neelnug Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/roadtests/firstdrive/2007/opel.astra/07.opel.astra.int.2.500.jpg What is wrong with this picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnAWD Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Is there a windshield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 intriguing Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokiebird Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 That's going to be expensive to replace when you get a crack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Pimp Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Cool but there is no sunvisor action going on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Cool but there is no sunvisor action going on car comes with sunglasses for everyone!!!! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neelnug Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 The picture is straight from Edmunds.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tytek Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Here is what it really looks like... it is called a panorama windshield and will give unobstructed view that feels like a cockpit of an airplane... only available on a GTC model and it costs about $1,600 http://carsmedia.ign.com/cars/image/article/712/712707/vauxhall-astra-panoramic-20060614052156375.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neelnug Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 I was hoping it was an option. I want one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tytek Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I was hoping it was an option. I want one. I has yet to be decided if it will be offered on a Saturn Astra... small cars in the US = cheap cars. The Vauxhall GTC costs $29k in the UK! I doubt many Americans would pay that much for a compact, non-prestigious car - but Mini's success had surprised many of us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj808 Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I think it is a great idea. Wonder if they could do liek the Ferrari does and make it able to adjust the internal tint of the overhead glass. At night it is clear and during the day you have the option of adjusting the tint.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPLGT Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Geez, I would love to have that here in FL w/ the sun burning holes in my head!! Rehab is for quitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tytek Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Geez, I would love to have that here in FL w/ the sun burning holes in my head!! It is heat absorbing glass that also has an electric shade that can be adjusted for comfort. I misspoke earlier, and this panoramic windshield will be available on any 3 door Astra! Supposedly, it makes for a very eye opening ride... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrok Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Haha, imagine getting a rock chip. Man would that piss you off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tytek Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Haha, imagine getting a rock chip. Man would that piss you off. Would not piss me off any more than it does now, with a regular windshield. And since KY has no deductible for windshield replacements, I would be $0 out of pocket. A think that it is a nice innovation, that helps Astra differentiate itself (at least a little) from the tough competition in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 They won't bring the GTC versions here though... Only available in Europe... Same thing with the Saturn Aura, which is the Opel Vectra, their GTC version is hooooooooooooot and NOT available here. Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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