Saab Cars

The Saab 9-3X is the ideal choice for large and heavy crosses or SUV. With distinctive aspect, a versatile sport wagon body posture and superior all-wheel drive technology, the Saab 9-3X also offers excellent fuel efficiency and functional storage.

The Saab 9-3X is available with any of Saab turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline engine (210hp), together with technically advanced system of Cross wheel drive (xwd), or the highly regarded 1.9 diesel engine TTiD (180hp) with front-wheel drive. Overall, the 9-3X turbocharging Saab embodies the philosophy that combines a dynamic driving experience with a fuel efficient power accountable for achieving performance.

Distinctive Appeal

Saab designers have raised the chassis 35 mm higher (20 mm more on the FWD model diesel) than the standard two-wheel drive, Saab 9-3 SportCombi. It is specifically designed for those who frequently use the roads of gravel or earth, without compromising the experience of driving on tarmac.

The Saab 9-3X is a car in lifestyle commensurate with the needs of customers today. "The 9-3X is an effective all-rounder for anyone who does not want or need an SUV type vehicle," says Simon Padian, chief designer of the Saab brand. "In short, we are offering a vehicle that will do what is needed in the comfort and feel heavier than an SUV."


New bumpers front and rear provide a dark gray, grain finish that is also applied to the thresholds and the side edges of the wheel as a protective cover when it becomes loose or muddy field. This treatment is complemented with panels of aluminum skid with a matte finish, curving toward the door opening on the rear wing and the adoption of a form on the lower lip of the front bumper. These are accompanied by matte color aluminum lower door strips and roof rails for the same purpose. Visible, two exhaust pipes exhaust are standard round for the two engine options. Front fog lamps with a chrome ring accents add another resistant.

With the addition of unique design, 5-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels, the Saab 9-3X exterior reflects the nature of its ability to handle the mixed road conditions, either smooth or rough, loose or paved.

Inside, the Saab 9-3X has a unique interior trim, adding a dark metallic finish trim with the door, glove box and gearbox surround. The only features sport seats gray cloth inserts in the black leather upholstery.

With total traction power

At the heart of the Saab 9-3X is the leading technology xwd. This is an intelligent, active system that continuously distributes engine drive torque between front and rear axles as needed for optimal stability and traction in all conditions. To optimize traction xwd Saab incorporates an innovative pre-participation of the rear wheels. Unlike all conventional traction systems, this eliminates the need to detect front wheel before slipping back of the unit is activated.

The hardware includes an electronically controlled torque transfer devices (TTD), the power supply varies between the axles. A hydraulic valve increases or decreases the pressure on the wet clutch plates inside the TTD progressively participate or withdraw from the rear axle. The degree of slip dictates how much drive is transmitted to the rear wheels. The setting of standard limited slip rear differential (ELSD) operates on the same principle, unity over division of the axis of the wheel has more traction.

The 2.0 Turbo petrol engine offers a powerful 210hp and therefore fits right Saab-sizing of the production of the main power of a bigger engine but with fuel economy and lower emissions benefits of a lower capacity of 2.0 liters, thanks to a turbo charger. This all-alloy engine also produces 221 pounds-feet of torque (300 Nm) between 2500-4000rpm and can accelerate the Saab 9-3X 0 to 60 mph in just 8.2 seconds. A six-speed manual and automatic transmission is available.

The diesel variant, a 1.9 TTiD dual turbo engine produces an impressive 180hp and 295 pounds feet claw (400nm) of torque through the front wheels, yet maintains low emissions of 144 g / km. This engine is also available with manual and automatic transmission.

Form meets function in the stowage area

The Saab 9-3X is designed to make the burden of sports equipment and leisure easy: rear cargo area with a low floor is surprisingly spacious and well furnished, and the compact design of the rear suspension allows a deep box space-like, free of intrusions, which offers a useful rear seat up / down volume 419/1287 liters (VDA).

The 60/40 split seat incorporates a ski hatch folds and without moving the seat cushion fixed. The rear cargo space fully carpeted interior illuminated by two lights mounted on the inside of the D-pillars. Is accessed by a lightly weighted tailgate that opens to bumper level, its damper rods completely concealed in the ceiling to allow a clear, uncluttered openness. The flush-fitted, black molded floor plate helps protect against the marks or scratches on the bumper during heavy use.

The Saab 9-3X stowage TwinFloor facility also helps keep your luggage and equipment safe and orderly. The middle section of the word depends on transversally upwards when the lever is pulled to the front edge is set to retain two slots.

There is also a 12 volt power socket in the main load area (a box for cold or hot) and a storage compartment on each side of the floor, one equipped with a support molded into large bottles.

Marketing

The long Saab / Salomon promotion be used in association with the UK as the main launch pad for the new Saab 9-3X. The car was the vehicle in the popular Saab / Salomon trail running series where his excellent performance on clay courts are well suited to athletes who want a performance vehicle that can take all the way to the start of the track.

The target market for the Saab 9-3X is modern individuals - independent-minded people who enjoy life, culture, outdoors, sports and family. These are the people with active lifestyles who have the demands of versatility.