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Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Crossover
Production years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

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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.

press release
SAAB 9-3X 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
  1 gasoline engine
  • 2.0T XWD 6MT (210 HP)
  1 diesel engine
  • 1.9L TTiD 6MT (180 HP)
  1 natural gas engine
  • 2.0T BioPower XWD 6MT (200 HP)
brochures (download)
SAAB 9-3X Brochure 2011

SAAB 9-3X
2.0T XWD 6MT (210 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0T XWD 6MT (210 HP)
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
Top Speed:143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/50 R17
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:3483 lbs (1580 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4674 lbs (2120 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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

SAAB 9-3X
1.9L TTiD 6MT (180 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TTiD 6MT (180 HP)
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
Top Speed:136 mph (219 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/50 R17
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:3483 lbs (1580 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4674 lbs (2120 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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

SAAB 9-3X
2.0T BioPower XWD 6MT (200 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0T BioPower XWD 6MT (200 HP)
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
Top Speed:143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/50 R17
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:3483 lbs (1580 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4674 lbs (2120 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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
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