by BENGT HALVORSON,
Associated Press
Turning Radius: 17.7 feet
Length: 175.6 inches
Width: 66.7 inches
City Slickness: Maneuverability; handling; road-savvy
Under the surface, Saab’s 9-2 is a near-clone of the Subaru Impreza. Even though it is made in Japan and not Sweden. With its street-friendly all-wheel drive and impressive handling and maneuverability it’s a great little wagon for city driving, especially in areas where snow can make winter driving challenging and sometimes even dangerous.