All 2008 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan Experts' Reviews
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Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 35,950 - 54,995
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Avg Price
Used
$ 14,270
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Review details
| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (82%) |
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| Space and Access (77%) |
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| Comfort (85%) |
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| Performance (85%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (82%) |
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| Safety (83%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (70%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (90%) |
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| Engine output (90%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (90%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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None
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Manual-mode shifts could be quicker
Limited rear-seat room for adults
Gets expensive quickly with options
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Smooth, powerful engine
Unique styling
Comprehensive safety features
Sharp, sporty handling and AWD capability
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (72%) |
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| Accessories (84%) |
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| Space and Access (74%) |
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| Comfort (80%) |
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| Performance (75%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (85%) |
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| Safety (82%) |
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| General Appreciation (70%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (60%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (100%) |
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| General ergonomics (90%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
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| Sound system (70%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (70%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (50%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (90%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (70%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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$50K+ opens a lot of other doors
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Tight rear seat legroom
Not the smoothest ride
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Uniquely Saab
Abundant low-end torque
Refined performance
Outstanding handling
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (82%) |
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| Accessories (70%) |
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| Space and Access (66%) |
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| Comfort (82%) |
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| Performance (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (82%) |
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| Safety (73%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (60%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (100%) |
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| General ergonomics (90%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
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| Sound system (70%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (70%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (50%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (90%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Visibility (70%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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Gearbox
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Cargo volume
Road handling
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Lives up to the brand's reputation
Aggressive body lines
Fade-free braking
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (85%) |
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| Accessories (74%) |
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| Space and Access (76%) |
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| Comfort (87%) |
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| Performance (67%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (70%) |
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| Safety (75%) |
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| General Appreciation (70%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (60%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (100%) |
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| General ergonomics (90%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
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| Sound system (70%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (70%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (50%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (90%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (70%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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Major understeering
Reliability to be determined
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Rear seat legroom
Poorly-spaced gear ratios
Average stereo system
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Traditonnal Saab interior
High-end soundproofing
Multi-purpose cargo space
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (75%) |
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| Accessories (72%) |
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| Space and Access (70%) |
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| Comfort (72%) |
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| Performance (75%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (80%) |
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| Safety (76%) |
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| General Appreciation (70%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (60%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (100%) |
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| General ergonomics (90%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
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| Sound system (70%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (70%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (50%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (90%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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SportCombi styling is awkward
Pricing may not be competitive enough
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Base versions not as stylish or nimble as Aero models
No paddle shifters for the automatic
Lightweight braking on the base model
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Decent engine performance
Impressive ride and handling
Slick new front-end styling
Fully transferable warranty
Superior safety standards
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (75%) |
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| Accessories (86%) |
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| Space and Access (78%) |
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| Comfort (82%) |
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| Performance (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (85%) |
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| Safety (82%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (60%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (100%) |
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| General ergonomics (90%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
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| Sound system (70%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (70%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (50%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (90%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (70%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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None
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Styling becoming dated
Manual stick not as precise as some
Torque-steer can creep in on uneven pavement
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Spirited, highly refined fuel-efficient engine
Nice balance between ride and handling
Distinctive quirkiness
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