2007 Saab Family of Vehicles: Priced and Ready to Roll

[TahoeMikeZ71]

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2007 Saab Family of Vehicles: Priced and Ready to Roll

DETROIT - Saab USA has released prices for the brand's family of vehicles for model year 2007. Consumers can step into the entry-luxury vehicle segment starting at $26,915. The line-up tops out at $43,120. Following are the MSRPs, including a $745 destination fee, for the entire vehicle line-up. Included in the overall line-up are seven car variants that achieve 30 mpg, as rated by the EPA, or better on the highway.
Saab 9-3: New interior inspired by classic 900
The biggest news for the 9-3 range is the new interior for 2007. It features a redesigned cockpit with new automatic climate control and infotainment systems, a larger instrument cluster with chrome details and new interior trim. The new interior bears resemblance to the classic lines of the first generation Saab 900, and features a new navigation system as an option.
The Saab 9-3 2.0T Sport Sedan is priced at a very attractive $26,915, while the Aero V6 model takes off at $33,220. Drivers looking for a little more diversity in their vehicle's capacity can get into a Saab 9-3 2.0T or Aero V6 SportCombi priced at $27,915 and $34,120 respectively. Those who long for the open air while cruising around town can opt for the Saab 9-3 2.0T or Aero Convertible, priced at $37,515 and $43,120 respectively.
Saab 9-5: Return of the Aero
The Saab 9-5 line, refreshed inside and out just this spring, begins at $35,115 for the 2.3T sedan, and $36,210 for the Aero Sedan - both representing an excellent value in its segment. Customers seeking more cargo options can hop into a 9-5 2.3T or Aero SportCombi starting at $36,115 and $37,210, respectively.
With its exemplary safety, surprising functionality and standard fuel economy, the 9-5 SportCombi is an excellent option for those looking for a sophisticated alternative to a traditional truck.
Saab 9-7X SUV: OnStar-based Navigation Standard
The Saab 9-7X sport utility vehicle, which made its debut in 2005, is an enticing option for drivers looking for the ride height and versatility of a SUV with sporty sedan-like road manners. New for 2007 is standard turn-by-turn navigation. The 9-7X 4.2i and the 9-7X 5.3i V8 are priced at $39,735 and $41,735 respectively.
For the 2007 model year, the Saab 9-2X has been discontinued as a result of the dissolution of the General Motors relationship with Fuji Heavy Industries.
Fuel Economy: Seven variants at 30 mpg
Included in the overall line-up are seven car variants that achieve 30 mpg, as rated by the EPA, or better on the highway. Those vehicles are the Saab 9-3 2.0T SportSedan six-speed manual; 9-3 2.0T SportSedan five-speed automatic; 9-3 2.0T SportCombi six-speed manual; 9-3 2.0T SportCombi five-speed automatic; 9-3 Convertible 5-speed automatic; 9-5 2.3T Sedan five-speed manual; and the 9-5 2.3T SportCombi five-speed manual.

[mgescuro]

Originally Posted by TAHOE LT

Saab 9-3: New interior inspired by classic 900

Well, that's complete BS right there. That "metallic trim" might have been in teh classic 900, but it's hardly original, it's derivative of BLS, and it's cheesy.

Originally Posted by TAHOE LT

Saab 9-5: Return of the Aero
The Saab 9-5 line, refreshed inside and out just this spring, begins at $35,115 for the 2.3T sedan, and $36,210 for the Aero Sedan - both representing an excellent value in its segment. Customers seeking more cargo options can hop into a 9-5 2.3T or Aero SportCombi starting at $36,115 and $37,210, respectively.
With its exemplary safety, surprising functionality and standard fuel economy, the 9-5 SportCombi is an excellent option for those looking for a sophisticated alternative to a traditional truck.

Talk about a massive price drop!!!! GEEZ!!!

Originally Posted by TAHOE LT

Saab 9-7X SUV: OnStar-based Navigation Standard
The Saab 9-7X sport utility vehicle, which made its debut in 2005, is an enticing option for drivers looking for the ride height and versatility of a SUV with sporty sedan-like road manners. New for 2007 is standard turn-by-turn navigation. The 9-7X 4.2i and the 9-7X 5.3i V8 are priced at $39,735 and $41,735 respectively.

Big whoop.

Originally Posted by TAHOE LT

For the 2007 model year, the Saab 9-2X has been discontinued as a result of the dissolution of the General Motors relationship with Fuji Heavy Industries.

Too bad. Big potential here.

Originally Posted by TAHOE LT

Fuel Economy: Seven variants at 30 mpg
Included in the overall line-up are seven car variants that achieve 30 mpg, as rated by the EPA, or better on the highway. Those vehicles are the Saab 9-3 2.0T SportSedan six-speed manual; 9-3 2.0T SportSedan five-speed automatic; 9-3 2.0T SportCombi six-speed manual; 9-3 2.0T SportCombi five-speed automatic; 9-3 Convertible 5-speed automatic; 9-5 2.3T Sedan five-speed manual; and the 9-5 2.3T SportCombi five-speed manual.

Yeah, taht's a good thing. But Saab can be better than that.

[DuSpinnst]

Originally Posted by mgescuro

Well, that's complete BS right there. That "metallic trim" might have been in teh classic 900, but it's hardly original, it's derivative of BLS, and it's cheese.

Not BS, it just bothers you that it IS true because you hate the corporate radio. The massive mess of buttons was VERY un-Saab like (if you look back to the 900 and 9000).

[mgescuro]

Originally Posted by DuSpinnst

Not BS, it just bothers you that it IS true because you hate the corporate radio. The massive mess of buttons was VERY un-Saab like (if you look back to the 900 and 9000).

The corporate radio is not only tacky, it is and is devoid of any original and Swedish style.
The "mess of buttons" is European. What GM has managed to do here is eliminate any "european" feel to Saab and turned it into a G6. It's pathetic.

GM should be ashamed of itself.
Though, I will say that the 9-3 does have a better dash alignment than the 9-5.

What's next? Using the G6 brakes on the 9-3? Changing the steering radius in the 9-3 to the G6's??

[AdmiralViscen]

Can we get comparo shots of the new interior, and the allegedly-heritage interior? I'm not familiar with Saab's older models.

[mgescuro]

Originally Posted by AdmiralViscen

Can we get comparo shots of the new interior, and the allegedly-heritage interior? I'm not familiar with Saab's older models.

THis is the new one.




And the best pic of the old one I can find...

I've seen a few with the brushed metal trim like the new 9-3, but I can't find it.

[AdmiralViscen]

But what about the 900 one? As far as I remembered, the 9-3 interior from the last few years was already full of heritage.

Stupid update.

[Xenon]

Originally Posted by mgescuro

The corporate radio is not only tacky, it is and is devoid of any original and Swedish style.
The "mess of buttons" is European. What GM has managed to do here is eliminate any "european" feel to Saab and turned it into a G6. It's pathetic.

GM should be ashamed of itself.
Though, I will say that the 9-3 does have a better dash alignment than the 9-5.

What's next? Using the G6 brakes on the 9-3? Changing the steering radius in the 9-3 to the G6's??

VW and Audi has a corprate radio that they use in almost all of their models, so it can be made to look good. Its been done before.

[Xenon]

And when will we see some redesigns? The 93's current design is starting to look tired.

[mgescuro]

Originally Posted by Xenon

VW and Audi has a corprate radio that they use in almost all of their models, so it can be made to look good. Its been done before.

OH yeah????
Realize... if this were GM, we'd have the SAME steering wheel, the SAME center stack with the SAME HVAC, the SAME vent placement, the SAME audio controls, the SAME Nav system, the SAME door panels, the SAME seats... you get teh picture...
At least the corporate parts are WELL hidden. Cadillac may have a "unique" look... but really... it's not that different from the Lucerne.... not like Passat and A6.

[Xenon]

Well the CTS prototype seems to be using entirely diffrent conponents that you wont see anywhere else, but then again it could be recycled later on...

[DuSpinnst]

Originally Posted by mgescuro

OH yeah????
Realize... if this were GM, we'd have the SAME steering wheel, the SAME center stack with the SAME HVAC, the SAME vent placement, the SAME audio controls, the SAME Nav system, the SAME door panels, the SAME seats... you get teh picture...
At least the corporate parts are WELL hidden. Cadillac may have a "unique" look... but really... it's not that different from the Lucerne.... not like Passat and A6.

Correct me if I am wrong but I think he was talking about Audi to Audi and VW to VW.

Sorta how like people want all Cadillac interiors to look the same.

[Old Dood]

Have to give mgescuro full credit...He makes a valid point. The older Saab looked allot better radio wise...

I didn't realize that the Cadillac and the Lucerne looked that similar...Might as well get the Lucerne and save some money...

[mgescuro]

Originally Posted by DuSpinnst

Correct me if I am wrong but I think he was talking about Audi to Audi and VW to VW.

Sorta how like people want all Cadillac interiors to look the same.

He said Audi and VW use the same corporate radio. I shows A6 adn Passat to have different radio and HVAC. In fact, the closes thing was teh steering wheel, but the faceplate had changed.

Just pointing out the differences between how Audi and VW handle their parts bin items compared to GM.
While VW takes care to position the cars differently and change interior items, GM does not.

[DuSpinnst]

Originally Posted by Old Dood

Have to give mgescuro full credit...He makes a valid point. The older Saab looked allot better radio wise...

I didn't realize that the Cadillac and the Lucerne looked that similar...Might as well get the Lucerne and save some money...

Actually that's completely opinion based. Talk to any Saab person (aka see SaabCentral), some love the Corporate Radio because it is more function, has better sound, and it doesn't bother them that its the same one as in the HHR. Others hate the Corporate Radio, based solely on the fact that it is used in the HHR or lesser cars.

If the fact that it is used in a lesser car doesn't bother you, then clearly the new interior is superior. If it does, well then can't help you, some people get hung up on things.

Personally I'd rather have function over form. I was never really into making things stylish. I want buttons where I can reach them, I like information displays that I can read. Basically if it works and it works well as long as it is not some hideous pile I'll take it over something that is beautiful but a functional mess.

Use the old Saab radio, it is HORRID to use. I can tell you that after me spending a week in my dad's Saab. I set it to my radio station and try not to touch it.