Partnering up with other manufacturers, such as Subaru, has given the Swedish marque a kick start, but no one is completely sure of what the future holds. General Motors, owner of Saab and a major (20%) shareholder in Fuji Heavy Industries (Subaru), is always looking towards profit, and hopefully the 9-2X will show its worth. Production of the new Saab begins this December, at Subaru's factories in Japan.
Specifications:
- Price Range (est MSRP): $27,000 - $37,000
- Body Type: 5-door wagon
- Layout: front engine, AWD
- Base Engine: 165 hp, 166 lb-ft, 2.5-L, 16-valve, SOHC H-4
- Opt Engine: 227 hp, 217 lb-ft, 2.0-L, 16-valve, DOHC turbocharged H-4
- Transmission: 5-spd man (opt 4-spd auto with opt manual mode, opt 6-spd man)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
- Cargo Cap (est seats up/folded): 674 / 1,743 (23.8 / 61.5 cu ft)
- Curb Weight (est): 1,378 kg (3,038 lbs)
- Fuel Economy (est city/hwy): 11.1 / 7.8
- Warranty (mo/km): 36/60,000 comprehensive - 60/100,000 powertrain
- Direct Competitors: Acura 1.7 EL, VW Golf/GTI
- Web Site: www.gmcanada.com
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