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2008 Saab 9-3 Aero TTiD

May 22nd, 2008 • 1 comment • Link to Article

Saab Australia have taken delivery of their first ever diesel to wear the Aero badge; the Saab 9-3 Aero TTiD. Responsible performance is the mantra behind the new Aero, which boasts exceptional power and torque for a 1.9-litre four-cylinder diesel.

Saab have long been specialists in turbocharger technology and their talents have been put to good use in the re-development of their 1.9-litre, 16-valve TTiD engine.
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Next generation Saab 9-3 set to shrink

May 11th, 2008 • No comments • Link to Article

Our friend Swade over at Trollhattan Saab has had a big news weekend. One of Swade’s swedish based ‘intelligence contacts’ has confirmed that the next generation Saab 9-3 will be built on GM’s Delta II platform – their premium compact architecture.

The big news here is not just the choice of platform but how the Delta II platform will change the 9-3. Delta II is expected to underpin the volume selling Opel Astra among others and to-date, the largest concept vehicle built on Delta II is the Opel Flextreme. The Flextreme is 4550mm in length compared to the current 9-3’s length of 4647mm – which makes it reasonable to assume that Saab will be downsizing the 9-3.
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2008 Saab 9-3 Yellow Edition

Apr 25th, 2008 • No comments • Link to Article

Continuing a North American tradition, Saab North America has announced the release of a Yellow Edition 9-3 Convertible, just in time for summer. Now, not all cars look good with bright yellow coachwork but the 9-3 Convertible is an exception – it looks stunning.

The 2008 Saab 9-3 Yellow Edition Convertible is the third ‘Yellow Edition’ released by Saab, following on from the 1991 and 1997 editions. Based on the 2.0T 9-3 the Yellow Edition benefits from a few added extras, including unique Aero style 17-inch alloy wheels, rear boot-lid spoiler, premium audio system and of course the dazzling Lynx Yellow paintwork.
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