If you’re looking for a vehicle that has cargo space and a sleek look, then a 2008 Saturn Astra XR is a good model to explore. The XR trim has two versions, two-door and three-door hatchbacks. Those aren’t the only differences, though.
What’s in the 2008 Saturn Astra XR?
The 2008 Saturn Astra XR has two trims within the XR name. It comes with either two or four doors. Both have 4-cylinder, 1.8L engines.
Both XR models are similar other than the differences in the doors and body shape. There are a couple of differences that you may be interested in that we’ll go over below, though.
Get to Know the 2008 Saturn Astra
The 2008 Saturn Astra came in three trims, the XE, XR two-door and XR four-door. According to Consumer Reports, this vehicle was designed and built in Europe, and it has many features you may enjoy. It has a quiet interior and responsive handling that makes it a model that works well on the roads.
The 2008 Saturn Astra XR has 138 horsepower, a 1.8L Ecotec 4 engine and the option of either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. At Edmunds, the vehicle has received 4.5 out of 5 stars from consumers for its upscale interior design, sporty handling, and the sleek appearance of the two-door model.
The 2008 Saturn Astra XR: Two Trims
The nice thing about the 2008 Saturn Astra XR is that you can select from a sleek hatchback with two doors or a four-door version that makes it easy to get in and out of the vehicle. The two-door hatchback has 17-inch aluminum wheels, driver lumbar support and ABS and driveline traction control.
It has a slightly higher MSRP at $18,375 compared to the two-door version at $17,425. The two-door version has all the same features, minus the two doors, lumbar support, and slightly larger wheels. Instead, it has 16-inch aluminum wheels.
If you prefer having space, then you’re likely to like the four-door model better. It has slightly more interior space with 19.8 cubic feet to 44.8 cubic feet of cargo space compared to 19.5 to 44.8 cubic feet in the smaller, two-door version.
Check Vehicle History to Find Your Next Ride
If you’re looking for your next vehicle, it’s time to read about its specs at Vehicle History. You can learn more about the 2008 Saturn Astra XR trims as well as comparable models that you may want to test.
