The Holden Astra was a small car model previously sold by Holden in Australia. The initial Astra models in Australia were based on the Nissan Pulsar and targeted the Australian market specifically. However, due to the implementation of the Button car plan, the decision was made to discontinue the Astra and introduce the Holden Nova, which was essentially a rebranded Toyota Corolla.
In 1995, Holden expanded its Astra line by introducing the TR model in New Zealand. The TR Astra was a rebadged version of the Opel Astra, which had been available in New Zealand as an Opel since 1993. This move allowed Holden to offer a small car in the New Zealand market that was consistent with their global
