Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Crossover
Production years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
In its quest for survival, the Swedish car-maker Saab tried to enter the ascending market of the crossover with the 9-3X. It was launched in 2009 and it ended its short career in 2011.
Saab 9-3X was one of the last new products developed under GM ownership. The company was sold to the Dutch manufacturer Spyker N.V. In January 2010. The car was a 93 station-wagon on stilts. In 2010 the market started to shift toward the more practical and appealing crossover vehicles and the 9-3X was right on that segment. But it was too late.
The bodywork was a carry-over from the 93 station-wagon. The bumpers, side sills, wheel arch covers, and round exhausts were enough to give the X its identity. It was raised 35 mm (1.38”) when compared with the regular, non X version. On top of the car, a new set of roof-rails was added.
Inside, it was difficult to spot a difference between the X and the non-X version on the dashboard. But there were some storage areas and in the trunk, where a 12v power outlet was installed. A TwinFloor stowage facility also helped to keep the luggage compartment tidy.
The Saab 9-3X was available with either a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline unit or a twin-turbo 1.9-liter diesel. Both versions were mated as standard with a 6-speed manual, and a 6-speed automatic was on the options list. Only the gasoline-powered unit was available with all-wheel-drive. The rear limited-slip differential was electronically controlled.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0T XWD 6MT (210 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 154 KW @ 5300 RPM 209 HP @ 5300 RPM 207 BHP @ 5300 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 2500-4000 RPM 300 Nm @ 2500-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 183 in (4648 mm) |
Width: | 80.2 in (2037 mm) |
Height: | 58 in (1473 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.3 in (2675 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3483 lbs (1580 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4674 lbs (2120 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 194 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TTiD 6MT (180 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1910 cm3 |
Power: | 132 KW @ 4000 RPM 179 HP @ 4000 RPM 177 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 1850-2750 RPM 400 Nm @ 1850-2750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 136 mph (219 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.64 in (4690 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 61.5 in (1562 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.3 in (2675 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.8 / 47 cuFT (476 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3483 lbs (1580 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4674 lbs (2120 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42.7 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 144 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0T BioPower XWD 6MT (200 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 147 KW @ 5500 RPM 200 HP @ 5500 RPM 197 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 2500-3500 RPM 300 Nm @ 2500-3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Natural Gas |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.64 in (4690 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 61.5 in (1562 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.3 in (2675 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.3 in (185 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.8 / 47 cuFT (476 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3483 lbs (1580 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4674 lbs (2120 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 194 g/km |