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Auto Scores - Summary of Auto Reviews for 2008 Saab 9-3
Handling:
6
Exterior Style:
8
Interior Style:
6
Price:
6
Mileage:
6
Safety Features:
8
Overall:
7
2008 Saab 9-3 Details
Base MSRP: $39,955 Fuel: 2.0l/121 MPG (city): 18 MPG (highway): 27 Base Invoice: $38,077 Body style: 2dr car Destination: $745 Transmission: 5-speed a/t Engine: Gas 4-cyl Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
2008 Saab 9-3 Overview
The 2008 Saab 9-3 lineup includes six models, starting with the 2.0T sedan ($28,385) packing the turbo four-cylinder engine. The 2.0T is available with a choice of six-speed manual, five-speed automatic or six-speed automatic. The 2.0T Convertible ($39,710) and 2.0T SportCombi wagon ($29,630) are similarly equipped. The Aero models all carry turbocharged V6 engines and some additional standard equipment here and there, and are restricted to the six-speed automatic transmission only.
2008 Saab 9-3 Review Summary The front wheel 2008 Saab 9-3 has modest improvements to the 2007 model including modernizing look exterior trim, an all wheel drive option for the 9-3 aero, a more powerful 280-horsepower of the turbocharged V6. The Saab 9-3 wagon is ranked # 6 by Allcarguides.com Though Automobilemag calls the improvements style over substance. As well as a very limited-edition XWD version called Turbo X. However, it is too mainstream to really compete with the sports wagons such as Audi A3, Mazda 3 and Subaru WRX. Additionally, the interior is comprised of less than superb materials and the fitting is not consistent. The wagon offers 29.7 cubic feet of storage space with the backseat up, and 72.3 cubic feet with the rear seat folded flat.
2008 Saab 9-3 Review Handling Both the 2.0T and the 255-hp turbocharged V6 provide for adequate acceleration but once again not impressive when compared to other sports wagons. Over smooth pavement the ride is more than acceptable but over patchy roads the Saab 9-3 seems to bounce, and tight cornering can cause body roll says a few reviewers.
2008 Saab 9-3 Review Safety The 2008 Saab 9-3 features antilock disc brakes, stability control, OnStar telematics, active head restraints and front-seat side airbags as standard and the SportCombi wagon come with full-length side curtain airbags. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rated the Saab 9-3 wagon a four out of five stars for frontal-impact protection and in side impact protection five stars for front-occupant safety and four stars for the rear.
2008 Saab 9-3 Noteworthy Improvements to 2007 Saab 9-3 model, especially to exterior visual appeal and new all wheel drive, as noted by Carconnection. Forbes was especially fond of the seats but not substantiated by other reviewers. The all wheel drive, as most others’ in its class, only engage the rear wheels only when needed. The all wheel drive option promises to deliver power to all four wheels when accelerating, can alternate power between the rear wheels and should eliminate torque steer. All this should raise stability and make the Saab 9-3 very safe in wet and icy conditions noted Caranddriver.
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