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In addition to the bold looks, the new Saab 9-3 also features:
- Modern Scandinavian design inspired by Aero X concept
- Saab XWD opens up new dimension in driving appeal
- Class-leading combination of power and fuel economy from new two-stage turbo diesel
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 175 hp 2.0t Saab BioPower option, delivering 200 hp (147 kW) on E85 fuel.
The advanced all-wheel-drive system (Saab XWD - ‘cross wheel drive’) is exclusive to 9-3 Aero Sport Sedan and SportCombi models. It features innovative developments in wheel slip 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.
Saab leads Europe’s emerging flex-fuel segment with its unique BioPower concept. This combines turbocharging with the use of E85 fuel to deliver increased engine power and performance, as well as greatly reduced fossil CO2 emissions. The new Saab 9-3 range now features the introduction of a more powerful BioPower engine, in addition to the current option.
Running on E85 fuel (85% bioethanol/15% gasoline), the new 9-3 BioPower 2.0t engine delivers 14% more maximum power (200 hp/147kW v 175 hp/129 kW) and 13% more torque (300 v 265 Nm). In the Sport Sedan, this gives projected zero to 100 kph acceleration in 7.9 sec and 80 to 120 kph in fifth gear in 10.0 sec, compared to 8.5 sec and 11.1 sec, respectively, on gasoline.
For the new 9-3 Aero XWD models, the current 2.8-liter, 24-valve V6 Turbo engine is uprated to 280 hp (206 kW) and 400 Nm maximum torque. This has been achieved to by increasing available boost pressure from 0.5 to 0.8 bar. It gives the Sport Sedan projected zero to 100 kph acceleration in 6.3 seconds and 80 to 120 kph (fifth gear) in 7.9 seconds.
- Intelligent Saab XWD offers greater driver involvement
- Active system for class-leading performance, up to 100% rear torque transfer
- Cutting-edge technology: pre-emptive engagement and active rear LSD
- New rear sub-frame and suspension geometry
- Dynamic, cohesive looks with new front, rear and side aspects
- Frontal styling inspired by Aero X concept
- ‘Clamshell’ hood, clean body surfaces, smoked white rear light lenses
- Sport Mode standard for automatic transmissions
- Optional cornering bi-xenon headlights
- Responsible Performance (Class-leading two-stage diesel turbo engine, Extension of Saab BioPower, More power for 2.8V6 turbo in combination with Saab XWD)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM)
- Bose Centerpoint Surround Sound audio
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- Modern Scandinavian design inspired by Aero X concept
- Saab XWD opens up new dimension in driving appeal
- Class-leading combination of power and fuel economy from new two-stage turbo diesel
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 175 hp 2.0t Saab BioPower option, delivering 200 hp (147 kW) on E85 fuel.
The advanced all-wheel-drive system (Saab XWD - ‘cross wheel drive’) is exclusive to 9-3 Aero Sport Sedan and SportCombi models. It features innovative developments in wheel slip 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.
New 2.0t BioPower
Saab leads Europe’s emerging flex-fuel segment with its unique BioPower concept. This combines turbocharging with the use of E85 fuel to deliver increased engine power and performance, as well as greatly reduced fossil CO2 emissions. The new Saab 9-3 range now features the introduction of a more powerful BioPower engine, in addition to the current option.
Running on E85 fuel (85% bioethanol/15% gasoline), the new 9-3 BioPower 2.0t engine delivers 14% more maximum power (200 hp/147kW v 175 hp/129 kW) and 13% more torque (300 v 265 Nm). In the Sport Sedan, this gives projected zero to 100 kph acceleration in 7.9 sec and 80 to 120 kph in fifth gear in 10.0 sec, compared to 8.5 sec and 11.1 sec, respectively, on gasoline.
Uprated 2.8V6 Turbo
For the new 9-3 Aero XWD models, the current 2.8-liter, 24-valve V6 Turbo engine is uprated to 280 hp (206 kW) and 400 Nm maximum torque. This has been achieved to by increasing available boost pressure from 0.5 to 0.8 bar. It gives the Sport Sedan projected zero to 100 kph acceleration in 6.3 seconds and 80 to 120 kph (fifth gear) in 7.9 seconds.
Other highlights:
Sporty Driver Focus
- Intelligent Saab XWD offers greater driver involvement
- Active system for class-leading performance, up to 100% rear torque transfer
- Cutting-edge technology: pre-emptive engagement and active rear LSD
- New rear sub-frame and suspension geometry
Progressive Design
- Dynamic, cohesive looks with new front, rear and side aspects
- Frontal styling inspired by Aero X concept
- ‘Clamshell’ hood, clean body surfaces, smoked white rear light lenses
Other Driving Enhancements
- Sport Mode standard for automatic transmissions
- Optional cornering bi-xenon headlights
- Responsible Performance (Class-leading two-stage diesel turbo engine, Extension of Saab BioPower, More power for 2.8V6 turbo in combination with Saab XWD)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM)
- Bose Centerpoint Surround Sound audio
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