9-3 Convertible Special Edition and 9-X “Air” BioHybrid Convertible Concept Car.
Boston, December 2, 2008:
The first ever Saab Convertible made its world debut at the Frankfurt auto show in the fall of 1983. Now, 25 years later, a Special Edition of the Saab 9-3 Convertible in bright champagne metallic makes its debut in Boston at the New England International auto show, which opens to the public this Thursday, December 4 . In addition, the futuristic 9-X “Air” BioHybrid Concept will also be featured at the Saab display in Boston. Well received at its world premiere in Paris earlier this fall, the 9-X Air is an innovative design study exploring what a next generation open-air Saab could look like.
Saab surprised the automotive world when it pioneered the concept of a ‘four season, four-seat’ soft top Convertible. Designed to be practical and stylish, the Scandinavian-styled convertible changed the perception of open top vehicles to be used all the year round.
“Saab has sold more than a quarter of a million convertibles worldwide and the latest edition of the 9-3 highlights the timeless design and responsible performance that Saab convertibles have always represented, ” said Steve Shannon, executive director, marketing and product, Saab Automobile USA.
The special edition Saab Convertible will be available in three metallic colors to include Jet Black, Carbon Grey and the new Bright Champagne. It features Saab’s signature 2.0-liter, 210 hp four cylinder engine and can be matched to six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmissions.
Special content includes influences from the Turbo X performance model, such as the design of the front bumper and steering wheel plus carbon fiber interior finishes and black floor mats with grey binding. Like the Aero version, the rear shows dual exhaust pipes and an anthracite grey bumper insert. Five-spoke, 17-inch alloy wheels will be standard.
Expected to arrive in dealer showrooms in January 2009, the Saab 9-3 2.0T Special Edition Convertible will be priced starting at $ 46,725 including destination charges.
As a hint where Saab might take its convertible in the future, the 9-X Air BioHybrid concept will also be featured at the New England International Auto Show in Boston. Well received at its world premiere in Paris last October, the 9-X Air is an innovative design study exploring what a next generation open-air Saab could look like.
Featuring a unique Canopy Top and a wraparound glasshouse that includes the rear screen, the 9-X Air breaks the mould of conventional convertible design by offering four-seat accommodation within the close-coupled proportions of a sports car.
Its distinctive silhouette is defined by prominent rear pillars that mount the flat-folding Canopy Top and also anchor the separate, recessed rear screen. Top down, the 9-X Air is designed to offer fresh air motoring free from buffeting. Top up, it assumes the look of a true coupe.
Designed in parallel with the 9-X BioHybrid concept, the 9-X Air shares its highly efficient powertrain. The small, 1.4-liter Saab BioPower engine offers responsible performance by combining engine rightsizing with turbocharging, the use of E85 bioethanol fuel and hybrid technology.
The 9-X Air underlines Saab’s leading role in convertible design and is revealed 25 years after the first convertible from Saab was shown at the international Frankfurt Show. Full details and more images are available at www.media.saab.com
Saab is a division of General Motors Corporation. Saab Automobile USA is the importer and/or distributor of the Saab 9-3, 9-5 and 9-7X for Saab Automobile AB, Sweden. For the 2009 model year, Saab offers 7 different models that deliver 27 mpg or better according to EPA Highway fuel economy standards.
In addition to 4 years/50,000 miles bumper-to-bumper warranty, including roadside assistance and courtesy transportation, every new Saab comes with 3 years/36,000 miles no-charge scheduled maintenance plus standard Onstar and XM Satellite radio. Visit www.saabusa.com for more information.
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Saab continues the upgrades to the 97X!
- 6.0-liter V-8 engine with 390 hp
- Automatic all-wheel drive (AWD), anti-lock brakes (ABS) and stability control standard
- Standard leather seats, power moonroof
- Standard OnStar with one-year Turn-by-Turn Navigation
- Standard XM satellite radio
- Optional 18-inch polished aluminum wheels
- Optional DVD rear-seat entertainment system
- Optional navigation system
- Aero model has exclusive Carbon Flash exterior color
Overview
Saab’s 2008 9-7X , 4-door, 5-passenger, AWD SUV returns as carryover from the 2007 model.
Introduced in 2006, the 9-7X benefits from the newly available 6.0-liter, small-block V-8 engine in the Aero model that pumps out 390 hp. Saab claims the 9-7X’s V-8 engine enables the vehicle to go from 0-60 mph in less than 6 seconds. It’s the fastest Saab available today, according to the maker. All 2008 9-7X models include the Saab 5-year/100,000-mile warranty with no deductible.
Options on the 2008 Saab 9-7X include 18-inch polished aluminum wheels, metallic paint, DVD rear-seat entertainment system, and a navigation system.
Powertrain
The 2008 Saab 9-7X is powered by three different engines, depending on model chosen. The 4.2i has the 4.2-liter V-6 engine that generates 290 hp at 6000 rpm and 277 lb.-ft. of torque at 4800 rpm. The 5.3i has the 5.3-liter V-8 engine generating 300 hp at 5200 rpm and 330 lb.-ft. of torque at 4000 rpm. The Aero has the 6.0-liter, small-block V-8 engine with cold air induction that pumps out 390 hp at 6000 rpm and 400 lb.-ft. of torque at 4000 rpm. Automatic AWD, stability control, rear air-suspension system with load-leveling, ABS, and tire-pressure-monitoring system are standard. Aero adds AWD with torque-based center differential. EPA fuel economy for the 4.2 is 14 mpg city/20 mpg highway, for the 5.3 it’s 13 mpg city/19 mpg highway, and the 6.0 gets an estimated 12 mpg city/16 mpg highway.
Safety
Safety features on the 2008 Saab 9-7X include dual-stage frontal air bags for driver and front passenger; head curtain side air bags with rollover sensor; 3-point safety belts for all seating positions with pre-tensioners; Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) for child safety seats; rear door child security locks; theft-deterrent system; tire-pressure-monitoring system, ABS, and traction control. In addition, OnStar one-year Turn-by-Turn Navigation, emergency services, and Hands-Free Calling are included as standard.
Technology
An AM/FM, 6-speaker, Bose sound system is standard on the 2008 Saab 9-7X. Options include a 6-disc in-dash CD changer, DVD rear-entertainment system with MP3 capability, and an in-dash DVD-based navigation system (replacing the 6-disc CD changer). Also included are three months free XM satellite radio, driver information center, rear-seat audio controls, and one year of OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation.
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