Saab 9-2X

[altezza]

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[Soichiro]

:roll: Am I wrong or this is a Subaru Impreza SW ?!?! Even the interior is pretty much the same !!!

[LotusGT1]

You're right. This car is a complete joke.

[altezza]

Yup, it's a rebadged Subaru

"The new Saab 9-2X will be produced in Fuji Heavy Industries’ facilities in Japan, beginning in the spring of 2004. "

[hwe]

Is it a Saab ?

Is it a Subaru ?

No, its a Saabaru !

[ahmedgiyab]

Its a cost-cutting GM car... :lol:

[Soichiro]

:lol: Saabaru ! :lol:

[Soichiro]

:lol: Saabaru ! :lol:

[pdxbrian]

Motor Trend had an interesting article about it. Price tops out at a whopping $29k!! Wow, even though it's gonna be quick I would so rather spend 29k on an A4, R32 or something like that...

[initiala4]

I heard Subaru aint happy about it....

[Schwalbe]

This car is a complete joke.


I do not laugh performances of this car.

But, WRX clone its funny. :lol: :lol:

[AlienDB7]

Basically it's a WRX with the interior quality it should have in the first place. The looks is decent too, if it's cheap, I would love to drive one :)

Kinda doubt it, consider the usual Saab markup.

[altezza]

Saab 9-2X: Summary
New Benchmark Among Dynamic Premium Compacts

Early entry in emerging premium sports compact segment
Standard full-time all-wheel-drive for improved handling, traction and versatility
Two models - 227 hp 9-2X Aero and the 165 hp 9-2X Linear
Styling, performance and driving characteristics create a sporty, fun-to-drive offer in the segment
Start of sales in U.S. and Canada in July 2004

The new 2005 Saab 9-2X is the next significant step in the biggest product development program in Saab’s history. Saab – the fastest growing European premium car brand in the American market– recently launched the 9-3 Sport Sedan and 9-3 Convertible model ranges. Now the new 9-2X continues this product offensive.

With standard full-time all-wheel-drive, powerful engines, and distinctive European design, the Saab 9-2X is a unique and early offering in a car segment just emerging in the American market: the premium sports compact segment. The first Saab 9-2X models will go on sale in the U.S. and Canada July 1, 2004 – ahead of many competitors who are also bringing products to this market.

“The Saab 9-2X is the ideal addition to our line-up,” says Peter Augustsson, Saab’s President and CEO. “Like the recently-launched Saab 9-3 models, it is extremely dynamic and is a car that you want to drive. Additionally, its price point will attract some new, young, enthusiastic customers to Saab.”

For many customers, the Saab 9-2X will be their first premium brand vehicle as prices start below $25,000. In addition, customer surveys show that up to 40 percent of all Americans are looking for all-wheel-drive in their next vehicle – a feature standard in all Saab 9-2X models, a distinct advantage as Saab enters this new segment.

“The Saab 9-2X will help us continue our extremely strong momentum,” said Debra Kelly-Ennis, President of Saab Cars USA. “We are definitely on a roll. The 9-3 Sport Sedan is outselling its predecessor two to one, we are in the midst of launching our all-new 9-3 Convertible, and this exciting new car will arrive in the early summer.”

The Design: Progressive with a strong, dynamic character
“As the new 9-2X range is tremendously fun to drive and since we are targeting a young and enthusiastic customer, we decided to express the strong and dynamic character of the 9-2X in its design and even add a bit more of an aggressive touch compared to the rest of our line-up,” comments Saab’s Executive Director of Design, Michael Mauer.

The new Saab 9-2X takes a number of styling cues from recently-presented Saab concept and production vehicles and presents Saab’s view on what a fun-to-drive, versatile 5-door vehicle should look like.

“The Saab 9-2X needs to look as aggressive as its driving capabilities,” says Mauer. “Additionally, even though it is a functional 5-door vehicle, it shouldn’t look like a traditional wagon. Therefore, we spent a great deal of time making sure it had a strong face and sleek Scandinavian lines.”

The vehicle retains Saab’s now familiar curvaceous front that harmoniously integrates the typical three-hole-grille and the low horizontally emphasized headlamps that wrap around into the sides of the car. Below the bumper area, a pronounced air intake signals the dynamic potential of the new Sports compact. On the top-of-the-line 9-2X Aero model, the clean line of the front hood is accentuated by a nicely integrated air intake that feeds air to the intercooler of the turbo engine.

As with the 2004 Saab 9-5 Aero SportWagon, the horizontal lines in the design of the 9-2X’s rear end contribute to the car’s wide and powerful stance. Additionally, the rear apron’s dark accent provides a sporty flair.

Performance: Sporty and focused on the driver
The Saab 9-2X’s advanced full-time all-wheel-drive and boxer four cylinder engines are firsts in Saab’s history. Further technical highlights include four-wheel independent suspension and Four-wheel disc brakes which, when partnered with a latest generation 4-channel/4-sensor anti-lock brake system (ABS), provide enhanced driver control. Traction and handling performance of the 9-2X Aero is further improved by a viscous limited-slip differential at the rear.

The turbocharged and intercooled two-liter high performance DOHC 9-2X Aero engine produces 227 hp @ 6,000 rpm and 217 lb.-ft. (294 Nm) of torque @ 4,000 rpm. The power plant of the Saab 9-2X 2.5 is naturally aspirated and delivers 165 hp @ 5,600 rpm as well as a maximum torque of 166 lb.-ft. (225 Nm) @ 4,000 rpm. Both cars provide a standard 5-speed manual transmission; a 4-speed automatic transmission is available as an option.

“The Saab 9-2X is the best example yet of Saab’s brand promise of delivering sporty, driver focused performance,” says Kjell-Åke Eriksson, Saab Executive Director for Future Products. “It is truly designed for people who love to drive, whether that be on a demanding section of a curvy road or during a relaxed long-distance drive on the highway.”

Five-door Versatility: Form follows function
Surfboards, skis, in-line skates, camping gear and more all fit well into the Saab 9-2X. With a wheelbase of 99.4 inches (2,525 mm) and an overall length of 175.6 inches (4,460 mm), the Saab 9-2X offers nimble handling about town and on backcountry roads. Yet it holds up to 27.9 cubic feet (790 dm³) of cargo space with the seatback up and 61.6 cubic feet (1,744 dm³) with the seatback folded down. A 60/40-split fold-down rear seatback is standard in all 9-2X and the large rear luggage door opening gives optimal access to the trunk space provided.

Weighing in at just under 3,100 pounds (1,400 kilos), all 9-2X versions return excellent highway mileage anticipated to be in the 26 to 28 mpg range.

Peter Augustsson, Saab Automobile’s President and CEO, puts the launch of the Saab 9-2X in broader perspective: “The Saab 9-2X is a milestone in expanding our model range and our customer base, especially in the very important North American market. We see a rapidly emerging segment in the United States for a premium, small car below the Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan. And being one of the first entries, we intend to shape that segment.”

[5vz-fe]

............it's about time to layoff those GM marketing ppl
Seriously, who the hell gonna buy a freaking 30k Saabaru (nice term by the way) when the STi and the Evo is on the same range.

No wonder I don't see anymore Saabs on the road.......

[Drive4Ever]

subaru look alike? :?:

[dutchmasterflex]

wow.. that's ridiculous how much that saab resembles a wrx wagon... they should of kept the design more along the lines of the 9x concept they had a couple years ago...

[oldsnail]

that just wrong.

[espen]

Seriously cool car! Mating the quirky cool of SAAB with the fast but ugly Impreza is pure genuois if you ask me. I love prezas but the styling is just sad. Theyre cool looking because you know that lies beneath, but seriously... one look at a burgundy senior-spec 1.6 on 14"s and your eyes will burn for days! :twisted: Now, if only SAAB would bring the car to europe and perhaps give us a chippable low pressure low hp version to ease the tax, it would be perfect.

If you havent tried it, go test drive a late spec preza! I am just as amazed at how it seems to flow through corners and float above broken tarmac. It just hustles along like you'd be at half the speed in any normal car. And then.. whan you build up the confidence enough to start to lean on it... I can feel a grin comming on just from thinking about it :mrgreen:

It's a little sad not to also get the brutal SAAB 2.3 16V engine - just a boostcontroller, injectors and a turbo and it would have been hello reliable 350hp :)

*sigh* And prezas used to look so cool.... :roll:

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[enigmatic]

If you havent tried it, go test drive a late spec preza! I am just as amazed at how it seems to flow through corners and float above broken tarmac. It just hustles along like you'd be at half the speed in any normal car. And then.. whan you build up the confidence enough to start to lean on it... I can feel a grin comming on just from thinking about it :mrgreen:

as of two days ago, i can sure vouch for the performance and handling of the Impreza turbos.. :lol:
grip is amazing and, well.. it bloody flies!!

*sigh* And prezas used to look so cool.... :roll:

they still look cool 8)
not necessarily beautiful, but aggressive looking - love it!

[SPEEDKILLAR]

:( ugly :(