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