Saab introduced the "road" version of universal 9-3

On Wednesday, the company officially introduced the Saab "off" modified universal 9-3, which was the name of the prefix "X".

As stated in an official communication, the main differences between new items of standard machines is increased by 35 mm ground clearance, finished aluminum relingi on the roof, as well as false weight body with overlays of gray plastic on the front and rear bumper, wheel arches, and thresholds.
"Off" universal Saab 9-3X will be offered in two versions: either with dvuhlitrovyh petrol turbomotorom power 210 hp, as well as with the full XWD drive and rear differential increased friction with the electronically controlled, with a 180-strong diesel 1,9 liters and drive only on the front axle.

Note that the system is full of drive, which can perekidyvat time of the rear wheels do not slip before the front, was developed by Saab in conjunction with Haldex. The torque on the front axle is transferred directly from the gearbox and rear axle is connected by means of a hydraulic clutch with electronic control. Active rear differential allows additional time to transfer between the wheels and the rear axle to improve handling on difficult surfaces.

General public, Saab 9-3X will be presented in March at MOTORSHOW in Geneva. It was expected that almost immediately after the debut of the car sales would begin in the European market. Prices for the novelty has not yet been announced.

The new Saab crossover built on the basis of universal 9-3

According to its ideology is very similar to the new Audi Allroad or, for example, Skoda Octavia Scout: full drive, increased ground clearance and give short weight of plastic neokrashennogo c metal plates on the bumper.

On the technical filling the car still unknown. Most likely, it will be equipped with the same set of engines and transmissions as usual touring Saab 9-3.

And it is unclear yet when the "crossover-wagon" will be on sale and how it will affect the appearance of the Swedish company plans to release a full-fledged crossover 9-4X. Remember that while a Saab there is only one vsedorozhnik - a big 9-7X, sold in the U.S. and based on the Chevrolet TrailBlazer.

Saab issued a jubilee version of a cabriolet 9-3

Swedish automakers Saab is the second time this year is spetsversiyu popular cabriolet 9-3, whose release is timed to the 25 th anniversary model.
The first Jubilee was changed the name of Yellow Edition, and was presented to the public several months ago. Premiere of a new Special issues will take place at the international motor show in Los Angeles, which starts on 19 November this year. This convertible is equipped with a 2-liter engine turbirovannym associated with 6-speed manual and 5-speed automatic transmission.

The main difference between spetsversii the standard Saab 9-3 Convertible are: the modified front bumper, steering wheel and carboxylic finish saloon car. In addition, the car got 17-inch wheels of light materials and sport exhaust system. Sales cabriolet launched in the U.S. in January 2009 at a price of 46 725 dollars.