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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1975
Page
12
The article argues imports once priced hundreds of dollars lower than American cars, but rising costs have narrowed the gap. Due to higher foreign labor costs, shipping charges, inflation, and currency devaluation, Pontiac's Astre now costs less than some well known low priced imports.
Longer wheelbases tend to absorb bumps better, suggesting a smoother ride for the Pontiac Astre versus imported rivals. Real-world testing by a Pontiac dealer can confirm the feel beyond paper comparisons.
Comparing size, the Astre is designed larger than competitors to provide more insulation from traffic. Heavier build aims for steadier handling through crosswinds, water, and rough roads. The result is a compact car with the road manners expected from Pontiac.
Pontiac promotes its Astro as offering one of the widest tracks in the subcompact field. The car’s wider track is pitched as a stability advantage, aligning with Pontiac’s Wide-Track branding.
The Astre is built for American driving with a larger engine and smoother cruising. An Astre S Notchback with a 140 cu in two barrel engine and 4 speed manual rated 33 mpg highway and 21 mpg city. Its bigger fuel tank extends driving range and it matches or exceeds imports in EPA mileage across models.
Pontiac offers broad service coverage with thousands of Pontiac dealers across all 50 states as of January 1 1975. The Astre features High Energy Electronic Ignition delivering up to 35 000 volts for quick starts, no points or condenser to replace, a catalytic converter reducing engine emission controls, and maintenance intervals of up to 7500 miles for oil changes up to 12500 miles for chassis tubes and up to 22500 miles for spark plug changes.
Pontiac offers a 5 year or 60,000 mile engine guarantee for 1975 Astres delivered on or after June 25, 1975. It covers repairs by authorized dealers for defects in material and workmanship to the cylinder block, cylinder heads, engine parts, intake and exhaust manifolds, and water pump. The guarantee is in addition to the New Vehicle warranty and excludes issues from misuse or improper maintenance. A pre June 25 service policy exists. consult a Pontiac dealer for full details.
The Astre proves competitive on price size ride track engine economy and servicing with a strong engine guarantee. As a Pontiac it brings style comfort and pride of ownership, making it a terrific compact car worth a dealer visit.
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