Is the Saab 9-3 SportCombi linear a good car?
There’s no denying that the Saab 9-3 Linear SportCombi is one of the better European sport wagons on offer. The engine doesn’t offer enough power for spirited driving and can guzzle through fuel when the revs are high up in the rev range.
Is the Saab 9-3 1.8 vector Sport 2.0?
Saab 9-3 1.8T Vector Sport, to give it the full mouthfull name. It’s actually a 2.0 engine – Saab de-tuned the 2.0 Turbo from 175bhp to 150bhp/180lb ft to bring the tax bracket down a bit. Effectively, it’s the same engine, so taking it up to around 200bhp is quite easy.
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 better Saab 9-3 estate or BMW?
This is an area where the Saab 9-3 estate scores highly. With economy of 44.1mpg and emissions of 135g/km from the 1.9-litre TTiD manual, you won’t have to fork out as much in fuel bills or road tax as you would for thirstier rivals. Insurance, servicing and repairs also cost less than for the likes of Audi, BMW and Mercedes.
Which is better a Saab or a 9-3 SportWagon?
Of course the 9-3 Sportwagon is more practical than the standard saloon, but it is some way behind many of the key competitors when it comes to boot space. The Saab is capable of carrying 419 litres. The generation of the Volkswagen Passat Estate on sale during the same time as 9-3 Sportwagon boasts a load capacity of 513 litres.
Saab 9-3 1.8T Vector Sport, to give it the full mouthfull name. It’s actually a 2.0 engine – Saab de-tuned the 2.0 Turbo from 175bhp to 150bhp/180lb ft to bring the tax bracket down a bit. Effectively, it’s the same engine, so taking it up to around 200bhp is quite easy.
When did the Saab 900 get the name 9-3?
The Saab 900 was renamed the 9-3 for 1999. The turbo Four and automatic transmission made for a lethargic takeoff. The V6 was dropped, and a high-performance, 230-hp Viggen model was added. A stiff ride, narrow cockpit, and cramped rear seat remained.
What kind of transmission does a Saab 9-3 have?
The 175 hp (130 kW) version (2.0t) was standard in U.S. market Linear or non-U.S. market Vector form, mated with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed ‘Sentronic’ which is a traditional automatic, not to be confused with SAAB’s earlier ‘Sensonic’ which was a manual transmission which allowed for shifting without a clutch pedal.