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2008 Saab 9-3 SportCombi
Vehicle Summary: 2008 Saab 9-3 SportCombi
The Saab 9-3 SportCombi is a quick and nimble station wagon. In terms of sportiness, it falls somewhere between the Audi A4 Avant (less sporty than the Saab) and the BMW 3 Series Wagon (more sporty). The 9-3 SportCombi shares platforms with the Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura, but the Saab carries distinctive styling and many unique components. A peppy, 2.2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine is standard. A stronger, 2.8-liter turbocharged V6 is included with the sportier Aero version. The 9-3 SportCombi offers many safety features and retains classic Saab touches, including placing the ignition key between the front seats, but it's not as quirky as Saabs used to be.
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Counter-Culture Car
Restyled for 2008, the Saab 9-3 SportCombi station wagon is an unconventional yet practical alternative to conformist sedans and SUVs.
Highs
- Cleanly designed and comfortable interior
- Practical and versatile
- Sporty handling with a composed ride
- Standard six-speed manual transmission
- Quick acceleration, especially with the V6
Lows
- Costly
- The quintessential Saab is steadily losing its Swedishness
What's New
- More potent turbocharged V6
- New Styling
- All-wheel-drive and Bose audio system available later in the model year
- New colors: Snow Silver Metallic and Pepper Green Metallic
- OnStar, XM satellite radio, tire pressure monitor, integrated front fog lights and rain-sensing wipers newly standard
- New wheel designs
- High-intensity cornering headlamps standard on Aero
- Improved cup-holders
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2008 Saab 9-3 SportCombi
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