GM developing Opel (Saturn) Astra hybrid

An ASTRA hybrid could be SATURN"S first big selling hybrid due to the fact that the Astra is such a good driver to begin with. But beware, it better be a real hybrid, not the half and half things they are passing off now.

The mild hybrid (BAS) are meant for people who don't want to spend the big bucks on a full hybrid system. Whats the point if you think about it? You buy the full system you pay an extra $2k (Some cases even more) and you lose your fuel savings unless you drive the vehicle for a very long time. The mild hybrid would be a great addition on all non hybrid vehicles if they can bring the price all the way down. Maybe someday standard?

This full mode Hybrid Saturn Astra sounds great if the price can be kept under $1,000 especially if paired to a Diesel. I look forward to this vehicle and a future E-Flex powertrain.

What is the matter with GM? They are building cars without asking the consumers what they want, - again! The world is going ELECTRIC. Consumers will shun fuels from the oil companies. We have been screwed over much to often by them.
Without being asked I will volunteer MY desires in a new vehicle. Take it for what its worth:
1. Must seat 4 adults safely and comfortably.
2. Attainable top speed shall be 80 mph (130 kph).
3. Car must be Hybrid-Electric
4. Drive train powered by ELECTRIC motor and CVT transmission.
5. Batteries should be latest high capacity design, such as Lithium Polymer, Lithium Sulfur,
or the like. Batteries should be should be charged by ordinary house current.
6. A Solar Voltaic Array consisting of Amorphous Silicon Solar units should be built into the
roof of the vehicle to trickle charge the batteries.
7. A LNG engine will extend the range of the batteries during long trips.
8. Price for this automobile MUST be below $30,000 US.
It you can't or won't come up with a 4-wheeled vehicle with these specs, be prepared to
go down the tubes. I prefer to buy my car from General MOtors, but if you persist in trying
to sell JUNK, I will buy from Japan, Korea, India, or China. They are working on a vehicle that has specs that equal or exceed what I and the world wants. Get with it!