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For immediate release
2009 SAAB 9-3
New for 2009
- Saab XWD cross-wheel-drive system available on 2.0T models (as of October 2008)
- More powerful 280 horsepower (209 kW) engine on Aero models
- Electronically controlled rear limited-slip differential (eLSD) standard on Aero V-6 XWD
- OnStar 8.0 hardware with Turn-by-Turn Navigation* and Bluetooth hands-free calling
- Matte chrome finish roof rails with sleeker design available on Aero SportCombi model
- New 17 x 7-inch wheel on 2.0T XWD-equipped models
- Newly designed 17 x 7.5-inch, five-spoke alloy wheel, standard on 2.0T 1SD, Aero Convertible models
- Available additional convertible top colour: Grey
- Exterior colours: Carbon Grey Metallic, Glass Grey Metallic (all models) replace Parchment Silver, Smoke Beige (all models)
*Available late 2008
Model Lineup
Engines |
Transmissions | ||||
2.0L I-4 |
2.8L V-6 |
5-spd auto. |
6-spd man. |
6-spd auto. | |
9-3 2.0T Sport Sedan |
s |
- |
o (w / FWD) |
s |
o (with XWD) |
9-3 2.0T SportCombi |
s |
- |
o (w / FWD) |
s |
o (w / XWD) |
9-3 2.0T Convertible |
s |
- |
o |
s |
- |
9-3 Aero Convertible (FWD) |
- |
s |
- |
s |
o |
9-3 Aero Sport Sedan (FWD, XWD) |
- |
s |
- |
s |
o |
9-3 Aero SportCombi (FWD, XWD) |
- |
s |
- |
s |
o |
Key:
Standard |
s |
Optional |
o |
Not available |
- |
2009 SAAB 9-3 RANGE EXPANDS XWD CROSS-WHEEL-DRIVE TECHNOLOGY TO 2.0T SEDAN AND SPORTCOMBI AND MORE POWERFUL V-6 ENGINE ON AERO MODELS
Fresh from the major exterior redesign it received for the 2008 model year, the Saab 9-3 range broadens its customer appeal for 2009 with available XWD cross-wheel-drive technology on 2.0T Sport Sedan and SportCombi models, a more powerful, 280-horsepower (209 kW) engine on all V-6 Aero models.
Other enhancements include interior trim, roof rail and wheel changes, as well as new, standard OnStar 8.0 hardware that enables Turn-by-Turn Navigation (available in late 2008) and Bluetooth hands-free calling capabilities.
For 2009, the Saab 9-3 range includes the 9-3 Sport Sedan, 9-3 SportCombi and 9-3 Convertible in 2.0T and Aero models.
Intelligent all-wheel drive
Originally available in the 2008 model year only on the V-6-equipped Turbo X or Aero Sport Sedan and SportCombi models, Haldex Gen 4 XWD cross-wheel-drive technology brings additional functionality to four-cylinder 2.0T models while preserving the fun-to-drive attributes and Scandinavian sensibilities that characterize Saab vehicles.
9-3 2.0T models equipped with XWD technology (production begins in October 2008) are available with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission and feature a more comfort-focused chassis setting than V-6 Aero XWD models.
Saab's XWD cross-wheel-drive is a pre-emptive, Active-on-Demand system that is activated only when required, minimizing the impact on fuel economy while giving the car a sure-footed, dynamic feel that enthusiasts embrace. Developed in Sweden with Haldex of Stockholm, Saab's available XWD cross-wheel-drive system is designed to optimize vehicle handling and stability in all driving conditions.
This state-of-the-art, all-wheel-drive system includes two innovative features: pre-emptive engagement of the rear wheels to optimize traction at take-off; and an electronically controlled rear limited-slip differential (eLSD is standard on Aero XWD models and not available on 2.0T models) that allows variable torque transfer between the rear wheels.
The system is governed by its own electronic control unit, which functions with the engine, transmission and ABS/ESP control modules. The hardware consists of a Power Transfer Unit (PTU) in the front final-drive that transmits engine torque through a prop-shaft to the Rear Drive Module (RDM). This incorporates a Torque Transfer Device (TTD) and, on Aero models, an electronically controlled limited slip differential (eLSD). Both are wet, multi-plate clutch units manufactured by Haldex.
The eLSD is installed alongside the RDM and operates via pressurized clutch plates on a principle similar to the larger TTD. In icy or wet split-friction conditions, for example, it uses inputs from the rear wheel speed sensors and can transfer up to 40 percent of torque between the drive shafts, to whichever wheel has more grip.
The eLSD also gives the driver enhanced control when cornering hard or completing a high speed manoeuvre, such as a lane change, by momentarily applying more or less torque to either of the wheels to help the rear of the car more closely follow the direction of the front wheels. This yaw-damping effect can keep the car better balanced and more tightly controlled, without requiring outside intervention from electronic stability technology.
Progressive design with Scandinavian values
The 2009 9-3 range incorporates the award-winning, eye-catching design cues of the Aero X Concept, with a powerful front end including a larger grille, smaller side grilles and semi-overwrap-style hood.
The headlamp design wraps around to the flanks of the vehicle and accommodates the available Xenon cornering headlamps (standard on Aero), which adjust horizontally in conjunction with the vehicle's steering for greater visibility. This distinctive headlamp design element, as well as the clean, monochromatic doors and bumpers, give the 9-3 a longer, sleeker, cleaner and faster look. For 2009, SportCombi models receive a sleeker roof rail design with a matte chrome finish and are available on all SportCombis.
2.0T XWD-equipped 9-3 models feature new, standard 17 by 7-inch five-spoke alloy wheels. The new, sportier 17 by 7.5-inch five-spoke alloy wheel is standard on the Aero FWD Convertible. Eighteen-inch wheels with performance-rated tires are standard on Aero XWD models.
Carbon Grey Metallic and Glass Grey Metallic join the exterior colour choices for 2009. Grey also is offered as an additional convertible top colour choice.
Inviting cockpit
The 9-3 interiors use premium materials and are generously equipped, with standard features such as dual-zone automatic climate control, eight-way power driver's seat, front side window de-misters, rain-sensing windshield wipers, cooled and illuminated glove box, plush carpet floor mats and plenty of storage.
2.0T models are equipped with leather-appointed seats and dark gray shark coloured trim, while Aero models receive leather-appointed sport seats with two-tone upholstery. For 2009, Aero Sport Sedan and SportCombi XWD models, with the Sport package, receive carbon-fibre interior trim inspired by the Turbo X model.
Turbocharged engine leadership
Saab has been recognized for its turbocharging technology leadership for more than 30 years. Two turbocharged engines are available on the 9-3 range, the 210-horsepower 2.0L inline four-cylinder (2.0T models), and the more powerful 2.8L V-6 turbo (Aero models), which delivers 280 horsepower (209 kW). The 2.8L V-6 also produces more torque, 262 lb.-ft. (355 Nm) for the FWD Aero Convertible and 395 lb.-ft. (400 Nm) for the XWD Aero Sport Sedan and SportCombi.
Saab developed the 2.0L I-4 turbo to balance high fuel efficiency with high torque (221 lb.-ft / 300 Nm) for confident passing. Precise, highly sensitive throttle control, adaptive torque delivery and smooth power- on/power-off characteristics are benefits of its Trionic-8 engine-management system.
The 2.8L V-6 Turbo, named one of the "10 Best Engines" by Ward's AutoWorld Magazine in 2006, delivers excellent responsiveness through low-speed torque and high-rpm power as well as exceptional refinement. It features a technologically advanced 60-degree, dual overhead-cam architecture designed to produce power and excellent fuel economy to meet different needs in markets around the world.
All Saab 9-3 models are equipped with a standard six-speed manual transmission. A five-speed automatic is available on 2.0T 9-3 FWD models and a six-speed automatic is available on Aero and 2.0T XWD models.
Safety is a Saab priority
The Saab 9-3 lineup has been recognized by insurance and consumer groups for its occupant protection attributes. 2008 model year Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan, SportCombi and Convertible models earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick Award in the midsize category, the fourth consecutive year that the 9-3 Sport Sedan brought home top IIHS honours.
The 2008 Saab 9-3 Convertible earned the IIHS' Top Safety Pick Award - one of two convertibles and the only soft-top convertible to earn a top spot.
Saab 9-3's long list of standard safety and security features includes:
- Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHR) in the front seats
- Pendulum B-pillar side-impact structure
- OnStar 8.0 (includes Turn-by-Turn Navigation (available in late 2008), Bluetooth hands-free calling, automatic air bag notification, stolen vehicle location, emergency services, AccidentAssist, roadside assistance and remote door unlock)
- Anti-lock brakes and traction control
- Electronic Stability Program
- Adaptive driver and front passenger air bags
- Head/torso side-impact air bags in the front seats (Convertible)
- Torso side-impact air bags in the front seats
- Front seat safety belt pretensioners and load-limiters
- Halo remote lighting feature
- Tire-pressure monitoring system
- Headlamps with delay ("follow-me-home") feature
Premium audio
The top-of-the-line Bose Centerpoint surround sound system complements Saab's turbocharged driving experience. Bose engineers worked with Saab designers to develop the system, using special design and analysis tools to take more than a thousand measurements inside the vehicle to assess the acoustic environment of the cabin.
While surround sound typically requires specially engineered recordings, the Centrepoint signal processing circuitry is based on the surround decoding technology in Bose home theatre systems. As a result, Saab owners receive five independent audio channels of surround sound experience from their existing CD collection or any other digital music source.
The Bose Centerpoint surround sound system is standard on the Aero Sport Sedan and SportCombi, and available on the 2.0T Sport Sedan and SportCombi. Standard on 2.0T Sedan and Convertible models is a 150-watt premium audio system with seven speakers, CD player and MP3-compatible auxiliary input jack; a 300-watt premium audio system with 10 speakers is available on the Convertible.
XM Satellite Radio is also standard on all Aeros, and comes with a three-month free trial.
Saab ownership
Topping the list of Saab owner benefits is Saab's five-year/160,000 km powertrain warranty including courtesy transportation and roadside assistance and a four-year/80,000 km Bumper-to-Bumper New Car Warranty.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Overview
Models: |
9-3 Sport Sedan FWD/XWD; 9-3 Convertible FWD; 9-3 SportCombi FWD/XWD |
Body style / driveline: |
Sport Sedan: 4-door, 5-passenger, front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive; Convertible: 2-door, 4-passenger, front-wheel drive; SportCombi: 5-door, 5-passenger, front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive |
EPA vehicle class: |
Premium compact sport sedan, convertible and sport wagon |
Manufacturing location: |
Sedan & SportCombi: Trollhättan, Sweden; Convertible: Graz, Austria |
Key competitors: |
BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, Volvo S40 & S60, Volvo V50, Mercedes C-Class |
Engines
2.0L I-4 (LK9) |
2.8L V-6 (LP9) | |
Application: |
std on 2.0T |
std on Aero |
Type: |
2.0L I-4 high output turbo |
2.8L V-6-cylinder high output turbo |
Displacement (cc / cu in): |
1998 / 122 |
2792 / 170 |
Bore & stroke (mm / in): |
86 x 86 / 3.38 x 3.38 |
89 x 74.8 / 3.5 x 2.94 |
Block material: |
Aluminum |
Aluminum |
Cylinder head material: |
Aluminum |
356-T6 aluminum |
Valvetrain: |
Dual overhead chain-driven camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder, dual counter-rotating balance shafts |
Dual overhead chain-driven camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder, continuously variable inlet valve timing |
Ignition system: |
Saab Trionic-8 |
Bosch Motronic ME 9.6 |
Fuel delivery: |
Multi-point fuel injection |
Distributorless ignition, multi-point fuel injection |
Compression ratio: |
9.5:1 |
9.5:1 |
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): |
210 / 157 @ 5500 |
280 / 209 @ 5500 |
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): |
221 / 300 @ 2500 |
262 / 355 @ 2000 |
Aspiration: |
Water-cooled turbocharger with APC charge pressure control, intercooler |
Water-cooled turbocharger with APC charge pressure control, intercooler |
Estimated fuel consumption: |
||
Mi/imp.gal (city / hwy / combined) |
Sedan:
|
Sedan:
|
L/100km (city / hwy / combined) |
Sedan:
|
Sedan:
|
Transmissions
Type: |
5-speed Sentronic automatic |
6-speed manual |
6-speed automatic |
Application: |
opt on 2.0T FWD |
std on Aero, 2.0T |
opt. on Aero and 2.0T XWD |
Gear ratios (:1): |
|||
First: |
4.56 |
3.77 |
4.15 |
Second: |
2.98 |
2.04 |
2.37 |
Third: |
1.95 |
1.37 |
1.56 |
Fourth: |
1.32 |
1.05 |
1.15 |
Fifth: |
1.00 |
0.85 |
0.86 |
Sixth: |
- |
0.71 |
0.69 |
Reverse: |
5.02 |
3.54 |
3.39 |
Final drive ratio: |
2.44 |
3.55 |
3.53 |
Chassis/Suspension
Front: |
MacPherson struts, gas shock absorbers, anti-roll bar, hydroformed sub-frame |
Rear: |
Independent, 4-link (including toe-link), coil springs, gas shock absorbers (self-leveling on XWD models), anti-roll bar, sub-frame, Re-Axs rear-wheel steering system |
Steering type: |
Power-assisted rack and pinion |
Steering ratio: |
16.0:1 |
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: |
2.97 |
Turning circle, curb to curb (m / ft): |
11.9 / 39 |
Brakes
Type: |
4-wheel disc, hydraulic, dual-circuit with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), mechanical brake assist (MBA), vacuum booster, anti-lock braking system (ABS), traction control system (TCS) and electronic stability program (ESP), ventilated front discs, ventilated rear discs on Aero models |
Rotor diameter x thickness (mm in): |
front: 283 / 11.14 2.0T; 300 / 11.81 Aero |
Wheels/Tires
Wheel size and type (in): |
2.0T: 6.5 x 16 multi-spoke alloy wheels std. |
Tires: |
2.0T: P215/55HR16 97H all-season, blackwall |
Dimensions
Exterior
Sedan |
Convertible |
SportCombi | |
Wheelbase (mm / in): |
2675 / 105.3 |
2675 / 105.3 |
2675 / 105.3 |
Overall length (mm / in): |
4636 / 182.5 |
4633 / 182.4 |
4653 / 183.2 |
Overall width (mm / in): |
1753 / 69.0 |
1760 / 69.3 |
1753 / 69.4 |
Overall height (mm / in): |
1433 / 56.4 |
1433 / 56.4 |
1443 / 60.6 |
Track (mm / in): |
front: 1521 / 59.9 |
front: 1521 / 59.9 |
front: 1521 / 59.9 |
Minimum ground clearance (mm / in): |
150 / 5.9 |
155 / 6.1 |
150 / 5.9 |
Curb weight (kg / lb): |
1460 - 1735 / |
1595 - 1760 / |
1500 - 1790 / |
Weight distribution: (% front / rear): |
60 / 40 |
58 / 42 |
58 / 42 |
Interior
Sedan |
Convertible |
SportCombi | |
Headroom (mm / in): |
front: |
front: |
front: |
Legroom (mm / in): |
front: |
front: |
front: |
Shoulder room (mm / in): |
front: |
front: |
front: |
Hip room (mm / in): |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Capacities
Sedan |
Convertible |
SportCombi | |
Seating capacity (front / rear): |
2 / 3 |
2 / 2 |
2 / 3 |
Cargo volume (L / cu ft): |
425 / 15 |
351 / 12.4 |
841 / 29.7 |
Fuel tank (L / imp.gal): |
62 / 13.6 |
62 / 13.6 |
62 / 13.6 |
STANDARD AND OPTIONAL FEATURES
EXTERIOR FEATURES |
9-3 |
9-3 Aero |
Badging, rear - Aero |
-- |
S |
Bumpers - lower colour-matched |
S |
-- |
Bumpers - Aero-specific colour matched |
-- |
S |
Convertible top - hydraulic operation, fully automatic, parchment colour lining |
S |
S |
Door handles - colour matched |
S |
S |
Dynacage with active rollover protection (Convertible only) |
S |
S |
Fog lamp - front |
-- |
S |
Glass - tinted, all windows |
S |
S |
Grille - front chrome |
S |
S |
Lighting - halogen headlamps |
S |
-- |
Lighting - Xenon headlamps with cornering feature |
-- |
S |
Lighting - high pressure washer system, front, headlamps |
S |
S |
Lighting - white side marker lights, daytime running lights and high mounted rear stop lamp, front side guidance reversing lights, halogen headlamps (xenon headlamps on Aero) |
S |
S |
Mirrors - dual remote, heated and electrically adjustable, colour matched |
S |
S |
Mouldings - protective body side colour matched (Convertible only) |
S |
S |
Rocker sills - colour matched |
S |
S |
Roof rails - matte chrome |
O |
O |
Sunroof - power sliding glass, comfort closing windows and remote opening for windows and sunroof (except Convertible) |
O |
S |
Spoiler, rear - Aero wing (Convertible only) |
-- |
S |
Tailpipe - single chrome, hidden |
S |
-- |
Tailpipe - dual chrome, visible |
-- |
S |
Tires - P215/55R-16 - all season steel belted radial with limited use compact spare |
S |
-- |
Tires - P235/45R-17 - all season steel belted radial with limited use compact spare |
-- |
S |
Tires - compact spare (limited use only) |
S |
S |
Wheels - 16" x 6.5" alloy multi spoke |
S |
-- |
Wheels - 17" x 7.5" alloy 10 spoke |
-- |
S |
Wheels - 17" x 7.5" 5-spoke wheels with P235/45R-17 all season steel belted radial |
O |
-- |
Windshield wipers - 2-speed, variable delay, intermittent, rain sensing with rear wiper on SportCombi only |
S |
S |
Aero Sport Package - includes carbon interior trim, upgraded brakes, ultra sport chassis, 18" x 7.5" aluminum spoke wheels with P235/45R18" blackwall summer only tires and tire repair kit; deletes standard spare tire |
-- |
O |
INTERIOR FEATURES |
9-3 |
9-3 Aero |
Accents - dark gray shark colour trim with shifter surround moulding (Sedan and SportCombi) |
S |
-- |
Accents- black accent trim with shifter surround moulding (Convertible only) |
S |
-- |
Accents- metallic finish trim with shifter surround moulding (BLG 67) (BLE/BLG 35/69) |
-- |
S |
Air conditioning - automatic, dual zone with charcoal and electrostatic filter |
S |
S |
Assist handles - 4 locations (Sedan and SportCombi only) |
S |
S |
Cargo cover ( SportCombi only) |
S |
S |
Console - centre with smart slot storage system |
S |
S |
Cruise control |
S |
S |
Cup holders - located in centre console, centre dashboard and rear seat cushion |
S |
S |
Defogger - electric rear window |
S |
S |
Floor mats - carpeted front and rear |
S |
S |
Glove box - cooled and illuminated |
S |
S |
Instrumentation - speedometer, odometer, tachometer, temperature gauge, fuel gauge, warning lights, night panel function, turbo pressure gauge and tire pressure monitor |
S |
S |
Instrumentation -Saab Info Display (SID), clock, check messages, trip computer which includes exterior temperature, average fuel consumption, average speed |
S |
S |
Lighting - dome lamp (Sedan/ SportCombi), spot lights (Convertible only), luggage compartment illumination, map light front, interior courtesy light with fade delay |
S |
S |
Mirrors - rearview, manual adjust day/night |
S |
S |
Power - trunk release with power trunk unlock |
S |
S |
Shift knob and shift boot - leather |
S |
S |
Smokers package - ashtray and cigarette lighter |
O |
O |
Steering wheel - leather-wrapped steering wheel with accessory controls |
S |
-- |
Steering wheel - leather-wrapped with metallic aircraft-look trim and accessory controls |
-- |
S |
Sunshades - illuminated visor vanity mirrors |
S |
S |
Tool kit - located in rear compartment |
S |
S |
Windows - power with one touch open feature for front windows lock switch for rear |
S |
S |
Windows - comfort closing windows (Convertible and Aero models only) |
S |
S |
Aero Touring Package -includes driver seat 3-position memory, auto dimming mirror with integrated garage door opener and compass, Rear Parking Assist |
O |
O |
Premium Package - includes Xenon headlamps (low beams only), front fog lamps, Rear Parking Assist, 8-way power passenger seat and wood effect trim |
O |
-- |
Convertible Premium Package - includes Xenon headlamps (low beams only), front fog lamps, Rear Parking Assist, 3-position memory driver seat and wood effect trim |
O |
O |
SEATS |
9-3 |
9-3 Aero |
Reclining front buckets with driver and passenger seat back pockets, heated front driver and passenger seats, adjustable front and rear seat head restraints |
S |
S |
Leather appointed seating surfaces (Sedan and SportCombi only) |
S |
-- |
Leather sport seating surfaces (Convertible and Aero models only) |
S |
S |
Adjuster - 8-way power driver |
S |
-- |
Adjuster - 8-way power, driver and passenger (Convertible and Aero models only) |
S |
S |
Rear - fold down rear seat with split 60/40, front adjustable/middle rear with pass through (Sedan and SportCombi only) |
S |
S |
Leather Trim - Premium Leather trim on sport bucket seats, doorpad inserts, armrests and headrests |
O |
O |
ENTERTAINMENT |
9-3 |
9-3 Aero |
AM/FM stereo with a single CD, auxiliary input jack for MP3 player, seek and scan, equalizer, Radio Data System (RDS), clock and anti-theft feature; includes a 7 speaker system |
S |
-- |
AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer, auxiliary input jack for MP3 player, seek and scan, Radio Data System (RDS), auto tone control, digital clock, anti-theft feature; includes 300 watts and 10 speaker system (Convertible) |
-- |
S |
AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer, auxiliary input jack for MP3 player, seek and scan, Radio Data System (RDS), auto tone control, digital clock, anti-theft feature; includes Bose Centerpoint Surround Sound with 11 speaker system (SportCombi and Sedan) |
-- |
S |
XM Satellite Radio (includes three trial months beyond which service fees apply; available in 10 Canadian provinces and 48 contiguous United States) |
-- |
S |
Bluetooth - In-Vehicle Bluetooth System allows users with Bluetooth-enabled cell phones to make and receive phone calls utilizing the vehicle's audio system, microphone, voice recognition and controls |
S |
S |
DVD Based Navigation System - includes single CD, 6.5" wide screen colour display route guidance by voice as well as map, direction arrows in the supplemental information display with fast operation through use of 25 MB'S optical bus and XM Satellite Radio* (*includes three trial months beyond which service fees apply; available in 10 Canadian provinces and 48 contiguous United States) |
O |
O |
Bose Centerpoint Surround Sound with 11 speaker system (optional with SportCombi and SportSedan) |
O |
S |
300 watt amplifier with 10 speakers (optional with Convertible only) |
O |
S |
Audio Package - includes AM/FM Stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer, auxiliary input jack for MP3 player, seek and scan, Radio Data System (RDS), auto tone control, digital clock, anti-theft feature and XM Satellite Radio*; includes 10 Speaker System on Convertible and SportCombi; includes Bose Centerpoint Surround Sound System with 11 high performance speakers and Bose digital amplification system on Sedan; not available with Navigation System (*includes three trial months beyond which service fees apply; available in 10 Canadian provinces and 48 contiguous United States) |
O |
-- |
MECHANICAL |
9-3 |
9-3 Aero |
Brakes - 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake force distribution |
S |
S |
Brakes - power assisted 4-wheel disc brakes |
S |
S |
Brakes - ventilated front and rear discs with asbestos free pads, mechanical action rear hand brake |
S |
S |
Chassis - standard |
S |
-- |
Chassis - sport tuned |
-- |
S |
Engine - 2.0 litre L4 high output turbo charged |
S |
-- |
Engine - 2.8 litre V6 high feature turbo charged |
-- |
S |
Engine block heater |
S |
S |
Steering - power assisted rack and pinion |
S |
S |
Suspension - front MacPherson spring struts, chassis anti-roll bar, independent 4 link split rear axle |
S |
S |
Traction control with electronic stability |
S |
S |
Transmission - 6-speed manual |
S |
S |
Transmission -5-speed Sentronic automatic |
O |
-- |
Transmission - 6-Speed Sentronic Automatic |
-- |
O |
Aero XWD Cross Wheel Drive System - includes electronic limited slip differential, 6-speed manual transmission with upgrade to automatic transmission, self-levelling rear shock absorbers, 18" x 7.5" 10-spoke wheels with P235/45R18" performance tires (summer only) |
-- |
O |
XWD Cross Wheel Drive System - includes 6-speed manual transmission with upgrade to automatic transmission, self-levelling rear shock absorbers, 17" x 7"alloy wheel with P225/50R17 all season steel belted radial tires |
O |
-- |
SAFETY / SECURITY |
9-3 |
9-3 Aero |
Air bags - driver and front passenger, side front seat mounted, driver and front passenger, roof rail (except Convertible) and automatic occupant sensor |
S |
S |
Central locking system - remote, key or console button |
S |
S |
Door locks - child proof, rear |
S |
S |
Head restraint - Saab active (anti - whiplash type), front seats, rear seat (3 positions) |
S |
S |
OnStar - In Vehicle Communications System and assistance service and 1 year of the Safe and Sound plan |
S |
S |
Remote transmitter - central locking, panic feature and anti-theft controls; includes remote opening for convertible top |
S |
S |
Safety Restraints - 3 point seatbelts in all seating positions, pretensioners and load limiters, front seats, pretensioners (outboard rear), belts to seat driver and passenger on the Convertible only |
S |
S |
Safety restraints - LATCH (Lower Anchors and Top Tethers for CHildren) |
S |
S |
Theft deterrent - vehicle, engine immobilizer |
S |
S |
Trunk entrapment release handle - internal manual (Sedan only) |
S |
S |
Warranty - 4 year / 80,000 km, complete base warranty coverage (The warranty coverages are measured by year/ km, whichever comes first, to correct any defects in materials or workmanship occurring during the warranty period. Regular maintenance is not included. Other restrictions, exclusions and limitations apply. See your Saab retailer for complete details of the Saab new vehicle warranty coverages.) |
S |
S |
Warranty - 5 year / 160,000 km, powertrain component warranty with $0 deductible (Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply. See your retailer for details.) |
S |
S |
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. (Subject to change at any time.)