Pros:
- Unique, handsome styline
- Comfortable to ride in and rewarding to drive
- Base model is attractively priced
- Very safe!
Cons:
- V6 produces less-than-stellar mileage and less-than-stellar power
- Aero model is pricey for what you get
Those seeking a unique car that's rewarding to drive
Who should not buy the Saab 9-3:
Drivers to whom straight-line acceleration is more important than curvy-road performance
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Details and specs:
- Body style: 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon, 2-door convertible
- Seating capacity: 4-5
- Trim levels: Base, Aero
- Price range (including options): $28,240 - $41,480
- Base engine: 2.0 liter turbocharged inline 4, 210 hp @ 5500 RPM, 221 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM
- Optional engine: 2.8 liter turbocharged V6, 250 hp @ 5500 RPM, 248 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM
- Premium fuel required? Yes
- Transmission: 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic (2.0), 6-speed automatic (2.8 V6)
- Driveline: Front engine, front-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 22 MPG city/30 MPG highway (2.0 manual), 20/30 (2.0 automatic), 18/28 (2.8 V6 manual), 17/28 (2.8 V6 automatic)
- Where built: Sweden
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, front seat mounted tosro airbags, two-row side curtain airbags, antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability control
- Optional safety equipment: None
- Major standard features: Power windows, locks and mirrors, leather seats, dual-zone climate control, CD player, alloy wheels
- Major options: Navigation system, cold weather package, rear parking assist, heated seats, rain-sensing wipers
- Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/100,000 miles powertrain, 10 years/unlimited mileage outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 5 years/100,000 miles roadside assistance, 3 years/36,000 miles free maintenance
Best rivals:
- Audi A4 Avant
- Volkswagen Passat wagon
- BMW 3-series
- Mazda 6 Sportwagon
