New SAAB 9-3 Sport Cars.............
The new Saab 9-3 range features bold, more assertive looks, reflecting a series of powertrain improvements that include the introduction of all-wheel-drive and more powerful diesel, gasoline and BioPower (E85) engines.
The distinctive frontal styling, inspired by Saab's award-winning Aero X concept car, is designed to reinforce the range's sporty appeal.
It heralds the introduction of a'tri-fuel 'engine line-up that now includes, an innovative 180 hp (132 kW), twin-stage 1.9 turbo diesel, an uprated 280 hp (206 kW), 2.8V6 turbo gasoline engine and an additional 175hp 2.0t Saab BioPower option, delivering 200 hp (147 kW) on E85fuel.
The advanced all-wheel-drive system (Saab XWD - 'cross wheel drive') is exclusive to 9-3 AeroSport Sedan and SportCombi models. It features innovative developments in wheelslip management and the use of an electronically-controlled rear limited-slip differential.
The new 1.9-liter two-stage turbo diesel offers class-leading efficiency and is the first diesel engine in the premium segment to use an integrated two-stage tubocharging system.
Sport Mode standard for automatic transmissions. This can be selected via an instrument panel button and aligns gear selection more closely with the intentions of the driver.If the driver momentarily lifts of the throttle, the current gear will be held for more effective engine braking and a quicker acceleration when required.During braking, downshifts are also faster and more closely matched to the rate of vehicle deceleration.
Optional cornering bi-xenon headlights provide improved vision. The steering-linked bulbs can swivel up to 15 degrees when negotiating a bend or corner above 15 kph. In highway driving above 110 kph, the low beam is also automatically raised slightly for improved illumination.