It is easy to figure out why the 2009 Holden Astra is the most improved selling product line at General Motors. There are the high customer satisfaction ratings for starters. Looks are always important but for those who put them at the top of their lists, falling for the Holden Astra should not be too difficult.
It is without doubt a very attractive job with a dash of continental flair which is hardly surprising because most of it was actually built in Europe and has been sold there for a number of years as the Opel.
The main strength of the 2009 Holden Astra has to be in its’ suspension. It almost causes corners to disappear by neutralizing them and smoothing out emergency transitions.
Add to this the excellent braking with a linear feel and you have a car that is superior to many others in its’ class. Some of the Astra’s weaknesses include a fuel tank capacity that some consider to be too small and not enough thrust at any speed.
This becomes even more evident when you get off the highway. The 2009 Holden Astra comes in 2 trim levels. The base XE is just for the five door enthusiasts. Other features include cruise control, CD player, trip computer, rain sensing wipers and a tilt/telescoping steering wheel.
The XR comes with alloy wheels, steering-wheel ancillary audio controls, air conditioning and lots of safety equipment.
