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	The '''Pontiac Astre''' was introduced in September 1974. Pontiac's version of the [[Chevrolet Vega]] was offered as a [[Sedan\|Notchback]], [[Hatchback]] and Safari [[Wagon]] models. Astre Panel Delivery was also offered, only in 1975. SJ models (hatchback and wagon) are luxuriously appointed. GT models (hatchback and wagon) and 'Lil Wide Track' and Formula (hatchbacks) offered a choice of sporty models.		The '''Pontiac Astre''' was introduced in the United States in September 1974 as a 1975 model. It had been in production in Canada for two years by then, starting as a 1973 model in 1972. Pontiac's version of the [[Chevrolet Vega]] was offered as a [[Sedan\|Notchback]], [[Hatchback]] and Safari [[Wagon]] models. Astre Panel Delivery was also offered, only in 1975. SJ models (hatchback and wagon) are luxuriously appointed. GT models (hatchback and wagon) and 'Lil Wide Track' and Formula (hatchbacks) offered a choice of sporty models.

	The Astre was produced through 1977. Vega's aluminum-block 2.3L L4 engine was Astre's powertrain in ~~1975~~-1976. For ~~Aste~~'s final year, it has Pontiac's own cast-iron 2.5L L4, known as the "Iron Duke".		The Astre was produced through 1977. Vega's aluminum-block 2.3L L4 engine was Astre's powertrain in 1973-1976. For Astre's final year, it has Pontiac's own cast-iron 2.5L L4, known as the "Iron Duke".

	A unique Lil Wide Track package was offered in 1975. It included a front air dam, rear spoiler, appliance wire mag rims, window louvers, a chrome exhaust tip, and bright stripe decals for the hood, body sides, rear spoiler, door handles, and wheel centers. The package added a little over $400 to the price of the Astre but dealers felt the difference in looks was worth the price. Production was switched from an old warehouse in suburban Detroit to a factory beside the Lordstown Ohio GM plant where the Astre and Vega were made. An estimated 3000 Lil Wide track Astres were ordered by dealerships and eventually the package components were offered as a dealer installed kit.		A unique Lil Wide Track package was offered in 1975. It included a front air dam, rear spoiler, appliance wire mag rims, window louvers, a chrome exhaust tip, and bright stripe decals for the hood, body sides, rear spoiler, door handles, and wheel centers. The package added a little over $400 to the price of the Astre but dealers felt the difference in looks was worth the price. Production was switched from an old warehouse in suburban Detroit to a factory beside the Lordstown Ohio GM plant where the Astre and Vega were made. An estimated 3000 Lil Wide track Astres were ordered by dealerships and eventually the package components were offered as a dealer installed kit.

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	A unique Lil Wide Track package was offered in 1975. It included a front air dam, rear spoiler, appliance wire mag rims, window louvers, a chrome exhaust tip, and bright stripe decals for the hood, body sides, rear spoiler, door handles, and wheel centers. The package added a little over $400 to the price of the Astre but dealers felt the difference in looks was worth the price. Production was switched from an old warehouse in suburban Detroit to a factory beside the Lordstown Ohio GM plant where the Astre and Vega were made. An estimated 3000 Lil Wide track Astres were ordered by dealerships and eventually the package components were offered as a dealer installed kit.		A unique Lil Wide Track package was offered in 1975. It included a front air dam, rear spoiler, appliance wire mag rims, window louvers, a chrome exhaust tip, and bright stripe decals for the hood, body sides, rear spoiler, door handles, and wheel centers. The package added a little over $400 to the price of the Astre but dealers felt the difference in looks was worth the price. Production was switched from an old warehouse in suburban Detroit to a factory beside the Lordstown Ohio GM plant where the Astre and Vega were made. An estimated 3000 Lil Wide track Astres were ordered by dealerships and eventually the package components were offered as a dealer installed kit.
	For its final year, the 1977 Astre featured Pontiac's own 151 cu in (2.5 L) 'Iron-Duke' inline-4 and received a facelift with a new vertical design split grill, Aluminum wheels (13") was a new option. Astre Formula was introduced, which included the handling package, chrome valve cover, three-piece spoiler, Formula T/A steering wheel and special decals.		For its final year, the 1977 Astre featured Pontiac's own 151 cu in (2.5 L) 'Iron-Duke' inline-4 and received a facelift with a new vertical design split grill, Aluminum wheels (13") was a new option. Astre Formula was introduced, which included the handling package, chrome valve cover, three-piece spoiler, Formula T/A steering wheel and special decals.

	'''''Car and Driver''''' in a 1975 Astre road test, said, "For $180 over the price of a Vega, the Astre features upgraded interior trim-primarily the items for which Chevrolet charges $134 in their custom interior. You also have the opportunity to go one big step up in luxury if you choose the SJ line which is available in hatchback and wagon body styles."

	'''''Car and Driver''''' in a 1977 Astre road test, said, "The Astre is the Vega-polished and refined and significantly improved, but still a Vega in perhaps its ultimate state of development..It remained for Pontiac to do what Chevrolet probably should have done in the first place: the substitution of the marvelous old Chevy II cast-iron four-cylinder econo-motor for the much-troubled aluminum-block Vega engine..."		'''''Car and Driver''''' in a 1977 Astre road test, said, "The Astre is the Vega-polished and refined and significantly improved, but still a Vega in perhaps its ultimate state of development..It remained for Pontiac to do what Chevrolet probably should have done in the first place: the substitution of the marvelous old Chevy II cast-iron four-cylinder econo-motor for the much-troubled aluminum-block Vega engine..."

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	\|Marque = [[Pontiac]]		\|\|Marque = [[Pontiac]]
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	The '''Pontiac Astre''' was introduced in September 1974. Pontiac's version of the [[Chevrolet Vega]] was offered as a [[Sedan\|Notchback]], [[Hatchback]] and Safari [[Wagon]] models. Astre Panel Delivery was also offered, only in 1975. SJ models (hatchback and wagon) are luxuriously appointed. GT models (hatchback and wagon) and 'Lil Wide Track' and Formula (hatchbacks) offered a choice of sporty models.		The '''Pontiac Astre''' was introduced in September 1974. Pontiac's version of the [[Chevrolet Vega]] was offered as a [[Sedan\|Notchback]], [[Hatchback]] and Safari [[Wagon]] models. Astre Panel Delivery was also offered, only in 1975. SJ models (hatchback and wagon) are luxuriously appointed. GT models (hatchback and wagon) and 'Lil Wide Track' and Formula (hatchbacks) offered a choice of sporty models.

	The Astre was produced ~~1975~~ through 1977. Vega's aluminum-block 2.3L L4 engine was Astre's powertrain in 1975-1976. For Aste's final year, it has Pontiac's own cast-iron 2.5L L4, known as the "Iron Duke".		The Astre was produced through 1977. Vega's aluminum-block 2.3L L4 engine was Astre's powertrain in 1975-1976. For Aste's final year, it has Pontiac's own cast-iron 2.5L L4, known as the "Iron Duke".

	~~A special and very rare version of the 1977 Astre was the Formula. This provided unique lower body stripes, flame decal for the hood, rear spoiler, and Formula stripes on the rear of the car.~~

	~~Notchback, Hatchback, Safari Wagon, and Panel Delivery body styles were offered. Astre's engine is the Vega 140 CID inline-4 for 1973-76 models~~.

	A unique Lil Wide Track package was offered in 1975. It included a front air dam, rear spoiler, appliance wire mag rims, window louvers, a chrome exhaust tip, and bright stripe decals for the hood, body sides, rear spoiler, door handles, and wheel centers. The package added a little over $400 to the price of the Astre but dealers felt the difference in looks was worth the price. Production was switched from an old warehouse in suburban Detroit to a factory beside the Lordstown Ohio GM plant where the Astre and Vega were made. An estimated 3000 Lil Wide track Astres were ordered by dealerships and eventually the package components were offered as a dealer installed kit.		A unique Lil Wide Track package was offered in 1975. It included a front air dam, rear spoiler, appliance wire mag rims, window louvers, a chrome exhaust tip, and bright stripe decals for the hood, body sides, rear spoiler, door handles, and wheel centers. The package added a little over $400 to the price of the Astre but dealers felt the difference in looks was worth the price. Production was switched from an old warehouse in suburban Detroit to a factory beside the Lordstown Ohio GM plant where the Astre and Vega were made. An estimated 3000 Lil Wide track Astres were ordered by dealerships and eventually the package components were offered as a dealer installed kit.
	~~[[Image:1975 Pontiac Astre Lil Wide Track.jpg\|frame\|right\|1975 Pontiac Astre "Lil Wide Track"]]~~
	For its final year, the 1977 Astre featured Pontiac's own 151 cu in (2.5 L) 'Iron-Duke' inline-4 and received a facelift with a new vertical design split grill, Aluminum wheels (13") was a new option. Astre Formula was introduced, which included the handling package, chrome valve cover, three-piece spoiler, Formula T/A steering wheel and special decals.		For its final year, the 1977 Astre featured Pontiac's own 151 cu in (2.5 L) 'Iron-Duke' inline-4 and received a facelift with a new vertical design split grill, Aluminum wheels (13") was a new option. Astre Formula was introduced, which included the handling package, chrome valve cover, three-piece spoiler, Formula T/A steering wheel and special decals.

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	A special and very rare version of the 1977 Astre was the Formula. This provided unique lower body stripes, flame decal for the hood, rear spoiler, and Formula stripes on the rear of the car.		A special and very rare version of the 1977 Astre was the Formula. This provided unique lower body stripes, flame decal for the hood, rear spoiler, and Formula stripes on the rear of the car.

			Notchback, Hatchback, Safari Wagon, and Panel Delivery body styles were offered. Astre's engine is the Vega 140 CID inline-4 for 1973-76 models.

			A unique Lil Wide Track package was offered in 1975. It included a front air dam, rear spoiler, appliance wire mag rims, window louvers, a chrome exhaust tip, and bright stripe decals for the hood, body sides, rear spoiler, door handles, and wheel centers. The package added a little over $400 to the price of the Astre but dealers felt the difference in looks was worth the price. Production was switched from an old warehouse in suburban Detroit to a factory beside the Lordstown Ohio GM plant where the Astre and Vega were made. An estimated 3000 Lil Wide track Astres were ordered by dealerships and eventually the package components were offered as a dealer installed kit.
			[[Image:1975 Pontiac Astre Lil Wide Track.jpg\|frame\|right\|1975 Pontiac Astre "Lil Wide Track"]]
			For its final year, the 1977 Astre featured Pontiac's own 151 cu in (2.5 L) 'Iron-Duke' inline-4 and received a facelift with a new vertical design split grill, Aluminum wheels (13") was a new option. Astre Formula was introduced, which included the handling package, chrome valve cover, three-piece spoiler, Formula T/A steering wheel and special decals.

			'''''Car and Driver''''' in a 1975 Astre road test, said, "For $180 over the price of a Vega, the Astre features upgraded interior trim-primarily the items for which Chevrolet charges $134 in their custom interior. You also have the opportunity to go one big step up in luxury if you choose the SJ line which is available in hatchback and wagon body styles."

			'''''Car and Driver''''' in a 1977 Astre road test, said, "The Astre is the Vega-polished and refined and significantly improved, but still a Vega in perhaps its ultimate state of development..It remained for Pontiac to do what Chevrolet probably should have done in the first place: the substitution of the marvelous old Chevy II cast-iron four-cylinder econo-motor for the much-troubled aluminum-block Vega engine..."


	See the Chevrolet [[Chevrolet Vega\|Vega]] entry for further comments about the Pontiac Astre.		See the Chevrolet [[Chevrolet Vega\|Vega]] entry for further comments about the Pontiac Astre.

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	The '''Pontiac Astre''' was introduced in September 1974. Pontiac's version of the [[Chevrolet Vega]] was offered as a [[Sedan\|Notchback]], [[Hatchback]] and Safari [[Wagon]] models. Astre Panel Delivery was also offered, only in 1975. SJ models (hatchback and wagon) are luxuriously appointed. GT models (hatchback and wagon) and 'Lil Wide Track' and Formula (hatchbacks) offered a choice of sporty models.

	The Astre was produced 1975 through 1977. Vega's aluminum-block 2.3L L4 engine was Astre's powertrain in 1975-1976. For Aste's final year, it has Pontiac's own cast-iron 2.5L L4, known as the "Iron Duke".

	~~A special and very rare version of the 1977 Astre was the Formula. This provided unique lower body stripes, flame decal for the hood, rear spoiler, and Formula stripes on the rear of the car.~~
	~~See the Chevrolet [[Chevrolet Vega\|Vega]] entry for further comments about the Pontiac Astre.~~
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	'''~~Use~~ the ~~following MODEL TEMPLATE~~ as ~~the foundation for the Wikicars' Model page:'~~''		The '''Pontiac Astre''' was introduced in September 1974. Pontiac's version of the [[Chevrolet Vega]] was offered as a [[Sedan\|Notchback]], [[Hatchback]] and Safari [[Wagon]] models. Astre Panel Delivery was also offered, only in 1975. SJ models (hatchback and wagon) are luxuriously appointed. GT models (hatchback and wagon) and 'Lil Wide Track' and Formula (hatchbacks) offered a choice of sporty models.

	~~Start off with a brief Introduction to~~ the ~~particular MODEL~~. ~~Please DO NOT use~~ the ~~same Introduction text from~~ the ~~[[Wikicars:Model Review Template\|<MODEL> Review]] page~~, ~~but rather paraphrase ideas relevant to grasp an overall scope~~ of the [[~~automobile~~\|~~vehicle~~]].		The Astre was produced 1975 through 1977. Vega's aluminum-block 2.3L L4 engine was Astre's powertrain in 1975-1976. For Aste's final year, it has Pontiac's own cast-iron 2.5L L4, known as the "Iron Duke".

			A special and very rare version of the 1977 Astre was the Formula. This provided unique lower body stripes, flame decal for the hood, rear spoiler, and Formula stripes on the rear of the car.
			See the Chevrolet [[Chevrolet Vega\|Vega]] entry for further comments about the Pontiac Astre.

	See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[{{PAGENAME}} Review]]'''.		See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[{{PAGENAME}} Review]]'''.
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	'''''News and References'''''		'''''News and References'''''
			* [http://www.cardomain.com/MakeModel/Pontiac/Astre Car Domain: Pontiac Astre]

	'''''Enthusiast Sites and Discussion Forums'''''		'''''Enthusiast Sites and Discussion Forums'''''

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	~~==See Also==~~
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	~~==External links==~~
	* [http://www.cardomain.com/MakeModel/Pontiac/Astre Car Domain: Pontiac Astre]