Is the Saab 9-3 Aero a good car?
Our verdict on the Saab 9-3 2.0t Aero Understated but very capable, the Saab 9-3 Aero is a sound buy in a competitive marketplace, though some buyers may find it too discreet for their tastes. It can perform family duties without difficulty and has an enviable safety record, with only the question of running costs being an issue.
Is the Saab 9-3 Aero XWD with ELSD?
The Saab 9-3 Aero with XWD (hereon referred to as the ‘XWD Aero’) will also get the XWD system, but in 2008 that system won’t have the electronic limited slip differential (eLSD). And this is critical, as it’s the eLSD that allows the torque split from side to side on the rear wheels.
Which is better Saab Turbo X or aero XWD?
The gearbox in the Turbo X is strengthened and will have the torque limitation removed in first and second gear, which the XWD Aero will miss out on (for 2008 at least – no indications yet for 09 onwards). This will give you much more grunt early on and explains the improved 0-100 km/h time.
What’s the price of a 2008 Saab 9-3?
The 2008 Saab 9-3 2.0T Convertible’s Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starts around $40,500, while the Aero trim level pricing begins closer to $46,000. A fully loaded Aero tops …
The latest Aero is a battle call for Saab, which has been struggling in Australia. The company sold only 1510 cars last year, down from 1848 the year before and well behind the company’s all-time mark. Its 9-3 is a good car, but good cars don’t do well in a field of stars.
When did the Saab 9-3 anniversary convertible come out?
Saab 9-3 Anniversary convertible (Australia) The first generation 9-3, an updated Saab 900 (NG) was launched in 1998 for the 1999 model year. It was known to enthusiasts as the OG 9-3 (old generation) and internally as body style 9400. It continued as a full line through the 2002 model year.
Where was the Saab 9-3 Viggen hatchback made?
As with the preceding generation, convertibles were built by Valmet in Uusikaupunki, Finland. Valmet was also the only plant assembling the 9-3 Viggen, in all three bodystyles. After production at Saab’s main plant ended, Valmet kept producing non-Viggen hatchbacks until 2003.
What kind of engine does a Saab Turbo X have?
The TTiD Aero marked the first time Saab had used a diesel engine in a car with the Aero designation. Saab Turbo X [ edit ] Offered in either Sport Sedan, or Sportcombi (wagon) It was made to celebrate SAAB’s 30 years of turbocharging.
What kind of car is the Saab 9-3 SportCombi?
And it’s also fair to say the 9-3 SportCombi probably won’t spark memories of black 900 Turbos, three doors or five. Shorn of marketing attempts at reviving that old black magic, what we have here is a premium wagon version of the mid-size 9-3 sedan, a car that owes a lot to Germany (read “Opel”) and very little to Sweden.
Where is the ignition key on a Saab 9-3?
The ignition-key location, down between the front seats, is one manifestation of this wistful remembrance of things fast, when Saab defiantly mounted its ignition locks in the floor. And the SportCombi is another, recalling the debut of the 99 Combi coupe at the 1973 Frankfurt auto show, a hatchback that put Saab on the road to glorious nichedom.
When did the Saab 900 Turbo come out?
The 99 begat the 900, which begat the 900 Turbo of the ’80s, the poster car for Saab cultists. In particular, the black three-door Turbo. It’s inaccurate to say that Saab has been in free fall ever since the glory years, whose ending coincided with Saab’s 1989 absorption into General Motors.
When did Saab become part of General Motors?
It’s inaccurate to say that Saab has been in free fall ever since the glory years, whose ending coincided with Saab’s 1989 absorption into General Motors. But it is correct to say that Saab has been struggling to reestablish a clear identity.
When did the second generation Saab 9-3 come out?
The most drastic change from the former generation was the elimination of the hatchback design. The second-generation 9-3 was available as a four-door saloon, an estate (introduced in late 2005 as a 2006 model, known as the SportWagon, SportCombi or Sport-Hatch dependant on the market), and a two-door convertible (introduced in 2004).
Which is the fastest accelerating Saab in the world?
Thanks to turbocharging, the Saab version produces 184kW and 350Nm. That’s good enough to make the latest Saab 9-3 Aero the fastest-accelerating car in the history of the Swedish company.
What do you think of the Saab 9-3 Aero?
3 Comments on “Saab 9 – 3 Aero Review…” First off, I agree with most points in Lieberman’s article, especially concerning interior build quality, some of the dynamic quirks and the front spoiler’s ‘cow-catcher’ profile.
Saab 9-3 Anniversary convertible (Australia) The first generation 9-3, an updated Saab 900 (NG) was launched in 1998 for the 1999 model year. It was known to enthusiasts as the OG 9-3 (old generation) and internally as body style 9400. It continued as a full line through the 2002 model year.
What was the first Saab to be badged as Aero?
The first car to officially be badged as an Aero was the Saab 9000. This model was equipped with every electronic convenience available at the time, had the most incredibly comfortable seats and of course, the 2.3 HOT engine. It looked as good as it went and had all the amenity that Saab had become known for.