as saloons of this size continued to fall in popularity throughout the 1990s. Later Astra saloons were also sold as an Opel, unlike the Belmont, which in the United Kingdom was only sold as a Vauxhall. The saloon version was dropped altogether in March 2004, upon the launch of the MK V Astra, although right hand drive saloons with Opel badges have continued to be sold in Ireland. References Belmont Compact cars Sedans Front-wheel-drive vehicles 1980s cars 1990s cars Cars introduced in 1986 Touring cars Cars discontinued in 1991