GM Reveals New Saab 9-3 Range

Maker of GMC carpet kit, General Motors built theOther reinventions for driving include Sport Mode
new Saab 9-3 Range just like any other top productsstandard for automatic transmissions and optional
of the company.cornering bi-xenon headlights.
The new Saab 9-3 range is physically identified withThe class-leading two-stage diesel turbo engine plus
its all-new bodywork forward of the A-pillar, withthe extension of Saab BioPower are the in charge
new bumper moldings and light assemblies in thefor the car's performance. It is further boosted by
front and rear. Its new doors and handles for thethe increased power for 2.8V6 turbo in combination
Sport Sedan and SportCombi are also particularlywith Saab XWD.
distinguishing. Across the range, the flared side sillAs to the power train, the 9-3 range comes with a
extensions are now standard. All these details blendnew 1.9 TTiD engine. The 9-3 range features a
to give the car a definite identity as well as a morepowerful new four cylinder diesel engine with a
stunning look. For the Sport Sedan, 70 percent of theone-of-a-kind two-stage turbo charging system, a
external body panels and parts are all-new. In a liberalworld's first in the premium car segment, giving
and modern way of expressing the brand's distinctiveclass-leading levels of efficiency.
character, the styling blends contemporary and classicThat does not end the improvements and added
Saab design themes.things to the new Saab. Another new features are
Almost the entire exterior of the new Saab is similarthe 2.0t BioPower and the improved 2.8V6 Turbo.
to the Aero X concept car. The new Saab grille isThe Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) and the Bose
matched with all-new headlamp lenses and light unitsCenterpoint Surround Sound audio are among the
that now have a thin 'eyebrow' lighting zone. In another improvements for the car.
upswept rear edge, the wraparound units top off. AInterior designs and features include the cockpit feel
central wing motif is vividly seen in its grille. This carand driver-focused themes of the Sport Sedan and
has a 'clamshell' hood that closes across the top ofSportCombi. The rear passenger area incorporates an
the front wings. The hood pressing has a sweeping,'f'ixed-head' interior ambience. It is the first
U-shaped styling line as first seen on the Aero X. Theconvertible to offer soft-top with light colored
other similar Aero X themes are the swept-backheadlining. One unique feature is the 'hydroblox' water
frontal lines with front bumper and splitter assemblyrepellent textile for seat upholstery.
with a deep, trapezoidal air intake.Other interior features include 'Profiler' customization,
The rear of the Sport Sedan and Convertible nowComSense functionality through 'dynamic workload
feature smoked white light clusters. The Saab hasmanagement', 'light room' or 'dark room' interior
new bumper moldings that are much deeper withthemes, dual zone air conditioning, infotainment
curved, flat surfaces. To accommodate new mattesystems that include DVD/GPS satellite navigation
chrome life handle trim with an integrated badge, thewith large 6.5-inch color monitor, Bluetoothâ„¢
trunk lids of the Sport Sedan and Convertible are alsoPhone Integration system (BPIS), and fordable wind
substituted with the one similar with the SportCombi.deflector.
All the external rubbing strips from bumpers andOn the chassis, the 9-3 Convertible possesses an
doors (color-keyed on the Convertible) are removed'ReAxs' passive rear wheel steer characteristic,
and new door panels now has a simple form withfour-link independent rear suspension, front
redesigned and color-keyed handles. The visuallysuspension by MacPherson struts with lower A-arms
integrated front and rear with the scalloped cornersmounted on a hydroformed (hollow) sub-frame, low
of the new bumper moldings are sill extensions.mounted steering, Mechanical Brake Assist (MBA),
Other exterior refinements include the new flat wiperadvanced chassis electronic systems, and a minimized
blades to reduce wind noise, and new alloy wheels,unsprung weight.
with an 18-inch design now offered as an option onAs to the safety, the car has undergone crash
all variants aside from the 1.8i models. Two newtesting based on 'real life' research as well as a broad
colors are added to the range. This includes a Snowrange of crash test configurations. Its safety
Silver metallic paint finish which resembles that of thefeatures include 'DynaCage' rollover protection, front
Aero X.seat-belts that are fully integrated mounted entirely
For a sporty driver focus, the Saab XWD offersto frame of seat, Saab Active Head Restraints
greater driver involvement. The new Saab 9-3 Range(SAHR), and adoptive front airbags as well as
is comprised by an active system for class-leadingtwo-stage side airbags.
performance of up to 100 percent rear torqueAll these things and more!
transfer, high end technology that includeThe entire parts of the new Saab demonstrates the
pre-emptive engagement and active rear LSD, andbrand's stronger and more attractive identity that
new rear sub-frame and suspension geometry.would make it more patronized by the public.