Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
In 2005, General Motors tried to make a new approach to the European SUV market and introduced the Saab 9-7X as a direct competitor for the German competitors, and it failed.
The European customers already knew the Saab brand, and it was known as a premium brand. Its unique features such as the key-fob installed between the seats and the night-panel function attracted many customers. But they also knew that Saab was concerned about fuel-efficiency and performance sedans. The 9-7X was neither. Besides, just three years after its launch, it had to face the world financial crisis, and that was fatal.
On the exterior, General Motors tried hard to hide the shape of a Chevrolet Trailblazer. Its designers made a Saab-like front fascia, but with bigger headlights and a specific grille. But the rest of the car spelled "Trailblazer" in every bit and part. Even the door handles were the same and very different than those offered by Saab.
Inside, GM's engineers managed to move the key-fob between the seats, but that wasn't enough. The dashboard and instrument panel were carried over from the American cousin and didn't match the tastes of Saab customers.
Under the hood, GM offered a 4.2-liter inline-six and a 5.3-liter V-8 engine. None of them could compete in terms of power and efficiency with Mercedes-Benz ML or BMW X5. Besides, the 4-speed automatic gearbox was already old and slow compared to the European's five-speed transmissions.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.2L 4AT (290 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 4195 cm3 |
Power: | 216 KW @ 6000 RPM 290 HP @ 6000 RPM 290 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 277 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 376 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 117 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/55 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.2 in (4907 mm) |
Width: | 75.4 in (1915 mm) |
Height: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.1/62.1 in (1,603/1,577 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113 in (2870 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.7 in (196 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 39.8 cuFT (1127 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4188.8 lbs (1900 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5749.6 lbs (2608 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 398 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.3L V8 4AT (300 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5328 cm3 |
Power: | 223 KW @ 5200 RPM 300 HP @ 5200 RPM 299 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 330 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 447 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/55 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.2 in (4907 mm) |
Width: | 75.4 in (1915 mm) |
Height: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.1/62.1 in (1,603/1,577 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113 in (2870 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.7 in (196 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 39.8 cuFT (1127 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4188.8 lbs (1900 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5749.6 lbs (2608 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.3 mpg US (16.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 16.7 mpg US (14.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 363 g/km |