More Info: 9-3 SportCombi

**mgescuro** · 03-15-2005, 06:24 AM

http://www.saab.com/main/GLOBAL/en/m...ex_flash.shtml

Some details not mentioned before
- Available in Arc, Linear, Vector, and Aero
- Aero has 6-spd manual Std and 6-spd auto w/ Sentronic optional
- Linear and Vector have 6-spd Sentronic or 5-spd Sentronic+2 (2 overdrive gears)
- Linear and Vector get 2.8t V6 at 230HP, as well as 2.0T at 210 and 2.0t 175.
- Aero has 18x7" 10-spoke light alloy wheels optional.
- Top Audio system is a 13-speaker 300W system with dedicated subwoofer and center channel with DVD Navigation and Voice recognition
- AUX-In for MP3 players is offered and located in center console.
- Butterfly cupholder is optional

- Rain Sensor
- Rear parking assist
- ComSense -- Delays phone calls and other alerts when brakes or blinkers are on, allowing the driver to focus. (I like this invention.)
- Telephone holder
- Front and side airbag for driver and passenger. RoofRail airbag for front and rear passengers

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Personally, I think Saab's got some interesting technology in the new 9-3s!!!

giagastormer · 03-15-2005, 08:48 AM

Only 230 horsepower out of the turbo V6?

First it was around 300, then 280, then 250, and new 230?

driverblogger · 03-15-2005, 09:57 AM

i would say more hp is needed

jro4566 · 03-15-2005, 10:28 AM

One thing I'd like Saab to do is allow Bose or HKI to do their audio systems. The Infotainment Plus in the 9-3 at last year's Dallas Auto Show didn't sound great, despite having 300W.

**mgescuro** · 03-15-2005, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by giagastormer

Only 230 horsepower out of the turbo V6?
First it was around 300, then 280, then 250, and new 230?

Umm.. that's the mid-range V6.
The Aero gets the 250HP 2.8T V6 still.

It doesn't sound like a lot... but you really have to drive the car to understand that 230HP in a car as small as 9-3 is really quite a bit of power. It will outrun and outcorner the TL. It will probably even outrun the 3-series.

250HP in the Aeros will kick some serious boot-ay

**mgescuro** · 03-15-2005, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCtennis3811

One thing I'd like Saab to do is allow Bose or HKI to do their audio systems. The Infotainment Plus in the 9-3 at last year's Dallas Auto Show didn't sound great, despite having 300W.

Saab speakers are Harman/Kardon.
Were you listening to the 150 or 300W system.

03-15-2005, 06:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
mgescuro GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 24,328	More Info: 9-3 SportCombi http://www.saab.com/main/GLOBAL/en/m...ex_flash.shtml Some details not mentioned before - Available in Arc, Linear, Vector, and Aero - Aero has 6-spd manual Std and 6-spd auto w/ Sentronic optional - Linear and Vector have 6-spd Sentronic or 5-spd Sentronic+2 (2 overdrive gears) - Linear and Vector get 2.8t V6 at 230HP, as well as 2.0T at 210 and 2.0t 175. - Aero has 18x7" 10-spoke light alloy wheels optional. - Top Audio system is a 13-speaker 300W system with dedicated subwoofer and center channel with DVD Navigation and Voice recognition - AUX-In for MP3 players is offered and located in center console. - Butterfly cupholder is optional - Rain Sensor - Rear parking assist - ComSense -- Delays phone calls and other alerts when brakes or blinkers are on, allowing the driver to focus. (I like this invention.) - Telephone holder - Front and side airbag for driver and passenger. RoofRail airbag for front and rear passengers ----- Personally, I think Saab's got some interesting technology in the new 9-3s!!! __________________ 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero 1995 Mercedes C280 1994 Jaguar XJ6 ...when all hope is gone, you know sad songs say so much... My Vision of Cadillac My Vision of Cadillac (REDUX)

03-15-2005, 08:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
giagastormer 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 6,171	Re: More Info: 9-3 SportCombi Only 230 horsepower out of the turbo V6? First it was around 300, then 280, then 250, and new 230? __________________ -Your Type-R has never beaten JL W7 in any contest. -Your eD is not louder than a Stroker -You dont know what 160.0dB is like -You wont bully a multi-million dollar company via Internet -No one cares who You are, how many amp's You've installed, nor what "Your Buddy" can hit "in the kick". -You are a consumer. Shut the up and gobble up the products that You think are worth Your meager funds.

03-15-2005, 09:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
driverblogger 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,221	Re: More Info: 9-3 SportCombi i would say more hp is needed

03-15-2005, 10:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
jro4566 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Drives: 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette 2003 Suzuki XL-7 2005 Posts: 5,050	Re: More Info: 9-3 SportCombi One thing I'd like Saab to do is allow Bose or HKI to do their audio systems. The Infotainment Plus in the 9-3 at last year's Dallas Auto Show didn't sound great, despite having 300W. __________________ 2007 BMW 328i. Black sapphire metallic. Terra leather. Poplar wood. Automatic trans. Xenon adaptive headlights. BMW Assist. Bluetooth. Premium package. Heated seats. iDrive navigation system. Rear sonar. Comfort access. LOGIC7 surround sound. Sirius. 18" BMW wheels. Rear spoiler. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Luxury. Black onyx pearl. Beige leather. 4WD. Chrome hood vents, mirror covers, exhaust. Silver grille, taillight trim. Brushed metal bumper protector. Running boards.

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