The Vauxhall Astra is a compact car/small family car that has been in production since 1980. Initially, the Astra was the right-hand drive version of the Opel Kadett for the UK market. Since 1991, Opel has used the Astra nameplate on its B/C-platform models. The Astra has been produced across several GM/Opel/Stellantis plants in Europe, primarily from Vauxhall’s plant in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, England.

Key points:
1. Origin: The Astra name originated as the Vauxhall-badged version of the Opel Kadett.
2. Generations: The Astra has gone through eight generations since its debut.
3. Production: Most versions of the Astra have been sourced from Vauxhall’s plant in England, although it has been manufactured at various plants across Europe.
4. Model Rebranding: The Astra name has been used by Opel on its B/C-platform models since 1991.
5. International Reach: In the U.S., the Astra was also offered by General Motors’ Saturn division as a captive import from Belgium in the late 2000s.

The first-generation Astra, launched in 1980, replaced the Vauxhall Viva in the UK market. It was based on the front-wheel-drive Opel Kadett D model. The Astra’s legacy traces back to the Kadett series, which also under

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