With the most exciting new entry being the 9-3X premium cross-over model, this will be the first 2010 model year Saab vehicle produced for the US market. Saab Cars North America said in a press release the new vehicles will be arriving in showrooms mid-March and with a 4 to 12 percent lowered manufacturer-suggested retail price (MSRP), as compared to the 2009 model year range.
"This pricing action allows Saab to be in-line with the market and maintains accessibility of Saab's rich Swedish heritage, innovation and responsible performance for our many loyal owners, enthusiasts and potential new customers," said Mike Colleran, President and COO, Saab Cars North America.
The all-new 9-3X is among the most anticipated models nowadays, with Saab’s 2.0-liter turbocharged engine mated to a 6-speed manual or automatic gearbox the car offering sporty performance with excellent gas mileage (20 mpg city/29 mpg highway for the manual transmission and 17 mpg city/27 mpg highway for the automatic transmission). The 9-3X model comes with standard Cross-Wheel Drive (XWD) with electronic limited slip differential (eLSD) and raised chassis for capable off-road driving.
Prices for the 9-3 range start at:
| Saab 9-3X | $37,800 MSRP |
| Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan 2.0T | $29,725 MSRP |
| Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan Aero | $38,940 MSRP |
| Saab 9-3 SportCombi 2.0T | $31,155 MSRP |
| Saab 9-3 SportCombi Aero | $37,845 MSRP |
| Saab 9-3 Convertible 2.0T | $40,815 MSRP |
| Saab 9-3 Convertible Aero | $46,730 MSRP |
The company also readied some optional Premium packages for the 2010 9-3 model range as well as two new colors available for all body styles, namely glacier silver metallic and arctic white.
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