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Saturn Astra

2008 models

MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

Structure/safety cage	Injury measures				Restraints/dummy kinematics
Structure/safety cage	Head/neck	Chest	Leg/foot, left	Leg/foot, right	Restraints/dummy kinematics

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Test details:

The Saturn Astra was introduced in the 2008 model year.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was reasonably well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head leaned partway out the open side window and hit the top and rear portions of the window frame.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Head accelerations from the window frame hits were low.

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Left to right:

Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained very well.
Action shot taken during rebound shows the dummy's head leaning partway out the open side window.
Intrusion into the driver's space was minimal, and all leg and foot injury measures were low.

Additional features:

Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Electronic stability control (optional)
Antilock brakes
Daytime running lights

Tested vehicle specifications:

2008 Saturn Astra XR 4-door
Class: Small car
Weight: 2,864 lbs.
Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Wheelbase: 103 in.
Length: 171 in.
Width: 69 in.
Engine: 1.8 L 4-cylinder
EPA ratings: 24 mpg city | 30 mpg highway

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Last updated: January 30, 2009