Numerous spy photos of the 2008 Saab 9-3 have been circulating the internet for weeks. Saab is finally releasing all the info on the new models that will go on sale late this summer. The biggest change to the three models is the new front end that is inspired by the Aero X concept.
The rear of the cars has also changed with new taillights on the sedan and convertible. The Sedan and SportCombi versions also get new doors. Overall 70% of the car's body panels are new.
The 2008 9-3 Sedan and SportCombi have three different fuel options. There are engines that are powered by gasoline, diesel and bioethanol. The most powerful engine comes in the Aero model and features a 2.8L V6 turbocharged engine with 280 horsepower.
The Convertible must make due with a 2.8L V6 that features 255 horsepower as its top engine choice.
All-wheel-drive (XWD) is also available this year on the Sedan and SportCombi models with the 280hp 2.8L V6 turbo. In normal driving between 5-10% of torque is sent to the rear wheels but up to 100% can be sent to the rear if it is needed.
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Comments (2)
Doesn't look bad. Maybe I'll actually take advantage of my GM employee discount when the new 9-3 comes out. Maybe.
Posted by Remy LeBeau | June 11, 2007 6:39 PM
Posted on June 11, 2007 18:39
The interior is horrible… But the front looks nice and more different than I thought it'd be, but I'm still disappointed by the powertrain. A 300hp variant sounds nice, but 255hp (only 5 more than last year) out of a turboV6 is just. The 2.8L turbo in the 9-3 is imported and costs more to use, yet the Saab performance parts and engine, based off of (the 3.6L N/A V6) which is cheaper and readily available and they won't use it, all because Saabs are "meant to be turbocharged". Give me a break. It seems the only time GM cares about tradition over bean-counting is when it doesn't make any sense.
Posted by Auto Parts Stores Online | July 12, 2007 10:30 PM
Posted on July 12, 2007 22:30