Astrela

Astrela Oyj is a Finnish multinational manufacturer of vehicles headquartered in,. It was founded by Urho Astala and Kallu Saarela in 1934, with the company's name derived from a fusion of their surnames. The company manufactures sedans, station wagons, SUVs and pickup trucks. The company's main marketing arguments are safety, its Finnish heritage, reliability, and general ruggedness.

The company is viewed with national pride by Finns, as its vehicles have been exported worldwide, making it one of the most successful Finnish brands.

Current models

 * Medium cars
 * Astrela 165 1973-present
 * Astrela Passer 2006-present
 * Large cars
 * Astrela Vaeltaa 2010-present
 * Astrela Xperience 2006-present
 * Pickup trucks
 * Astrela Rex 1990-present

Production locations
Finland Helvmark South Africa
 * (Astrela Pirkkala Oyj - Pirkkala Production Plant)
 * (body components)
 * (engines, engine components, brake discs)
 * Vedåen (Astrela Auto Vedåen)
 * (Astrela Auto South Africa)