2008 Saab 9-3 Sedan, SportCombi, Convertible Revealed
Last month we got a glimpse of the new Saab 9-3. Now, the Swedish automaker has revealed a slew of new images of all three models (a full gallery is linked below) in advance of a late-summer on-sale date. The biggest change is a more aggressive front end, centered around a new grille that’s based on the futuristic Aero X concept from last year’s auto show circuit. Check out the huge trapezoids around those fog lights!
Around back, the sedan and convertible have new, darkly outlined taillights that are unique/unusual depending on your taste. The sedan and SportCombi also sport new doors and body-colored door handles. There are also new wheels. Most remains the same inside, except the color palette has gotten darker, changing from gray to black.
Under the hood, the V-6 turbo gets a boost of power, to 255 hp from 250 hp. The base turbo four-cylinder remains the same; it’s still rated at 210 hp. 2008 mileage figures were not released. A revised all-wheel-drive system will be available later this year called XWD. The V-6 turbo in the Aero XWD models will get 280 hp.
Updated: The new 9-3 line will be in showrooms this September with the 9-3 Aero XWD arriving in calendar year 2008.
2008 Saab 9-3 Sedan, SportCombi Photo Gallery
2008 Saab 9-3 Convertible Photo Gallery
