2006 saab 9-3 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. More power, new sportcombi wagon. introductionwith the addition of a powerful new v6, the saab 9-3 has become a real contender among the sports sedans, convertibles and sport wagons in its class. Together, they make the 2006 saab 9-3 a more compelling choice. for 2006, saab has reconsidered, reformulated, and recalculated all of its models, packages and prices, and the new models are several thousand dollars less expensive than comparably equipped 2005 models, enough of a price difference to warrant further consideration by fringe saab shoppers, who are already looking at the big name competitors: the bmw 3 series, audi a4, volvo s60 and s40, and mercedes-benz c-class. saab, originally a swedish aircraft company, borrows aircraft design elements for its cars, right down to the twin-engine plane logo, and now calls its top models aero to complete the connection. Past examples of aero design include the wraparound, near-vertical windshields and aircraft-style dashboards with instrument lighting that can be switched off at night. Small map lights looked like they came from a cockpit. Outside mirrors were bent at the edges to reduce blind spots. More aero touches abound on the 2006 models, which now come standard with body-color trim and body-color tonneau covers for the convertible top. Saab is promoting its airplane heritage in its 2006 advertising campaign. the 2006 9-3 looks like a saab and manages to remain a saab, yet it's a thoroughly modern car with few of the quirks or foibles historically associated with the brand. The 9-3 was completely redesigned for the 2003 model year, the convertible followed for 2004, and for 2006, the lineup includes the new 9-3 sportcombi, a sport wagon. Two trim levels are offered, the 2. 0t and the aero. (the old linear and arc model designations are gone.) the 2. 0t sedan 25,900), sportcombi 26,900), and convertible 36,500) are similarly equipped. A five-speed manual transmission is standard. A six-speed automatic is optional 1,350). The 2. 0t comes standard with leather upholstery, wood interior trim, and dual-zone automatic climate control come standard. Also standard: power windows, door locks and heated outside mirrors; eight-way power driver's seat; leather-trimmed steering wheel; 16-inch alloy wheels; seven-speaker audio with cd and input for mp3; two 12-volt outlets. For 2006, all 9-3 models come with no-charge scheduled maintenance and roadside assistance during the warranty period. the aero sedan 31,900), sportcombi 32,900), and convertible 41,900) are similarly equipped and feature the new 2. 8-liter v6 rated at 250 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual comes standard. The six-speed automatic is optional 1,350) and features shifter paddles on the steering wheel. The aero is further upgraded with 17-inch alloy wheels; xenon projector headlamps; fog lights; premium audio; moonroof. a dvd navigation system is available for all models 1,995). A blue top is available for the convertible 600). Premium metallic paint 550) is available in a broad palette of interesting colors. Among them: electronic stability control (esp), cornering brake control, anti-lock brakes (abs), electronic brake-force distribution (ebd), brake assist, and traction control, all designed to help the driver maintain control. Passive safety features include dual-stage front airbags, dual-stage side-impact airbags, and roof-mounted curtain airbags. Saab's active head restraint system that cradles the head to minimize whiplash in a rear collision is also standard. walkaroundthe saab 9-3 is a near-luxury car. The 9-3 sedan is similar in size to the bmw 3 series, mercedes c-class, and audi a4. These cars are smaller than mid-size japanese cars, like the honda accord, lexus es and infiniti g35 sedan, but larger than compacts like the toyota corolla. the 9-3 cannot be mistaken for anything but a saab. The sloping, wedge-like profile, the shape of the windows, the sleek, integrated headlights, and the distinctive grille are all unmistakably saab. unlike saabs of old, however, the windshield is steeply raked, a result of the redesign that began with the 2003 models. The rear fascia no longer presents the edgy, saab-signature look. Instead, a smoother, more rounded, monochromatic body panel integrating the bumper houses taillights somewhat reminiscent of earlier saabs, only now wrapping around to the trailing edge of the rear quarter panel. the sportcombi is one of the coolest-looking station wagons on the planet, front to back. It looks sleek without the roof rack, purposefully sporty with it. The huge white-lens vertical led taillamps don't intrude on the cargo opening and finish off the body shape perfectly. convertibles feature a soft top that merges cleanly with the car's lines, retaining all the proper proportions and relationships with windshield, wheel openings and wedge profile. With the top down and tucked away beneath the solid tonneau cover, the rake of the windshield draws the eye over the passenger area to the tonneau behind the rear-seat head restraints, which tapers into the trunk lid. The soft top features a glass rear window with a defogger. interiorthe saab 9-3's interior is pretty much what one would expect in a near-luxury car, although certain saab styling cues remain. The ignition key goes into the lock between the bucket seats, on the floor console. Some consider this awkward, but saab aficionados would have it no other way. It's a relatively high dashboard compared to that in most other cars, but that's long been a signature styling cue of saab cars. in keeping with the narrow confines and intimate nature of the interior, the buttons and switches in the 9-3 are smaller than those in many cars. Nonetheless they are all well placed for the driver to reach while driving. An extra set of warning gauges is mounted on top of the dashboard in the center in a small pod, locating them more directly in the driver's line of sight. Radio settings are also displayed here. The glovebox is one of the largest in the class, very useful. overall quality of the 9-3's interior is very good. The sedan and sportcombi feature wood trim, while the convertible goes with more matte-black finish. Door handles and the center console shifter surround are trimmed in brushed chrome. The aero steering wheel is wrapped in leather with brushed chrome trim on the spokes. the front bucket seats are firm but comfortable, with side bolsters that restrain during spirited motoring without restricting while climbing in and out. A center console can be folded down between the rear seats that contains cup holders and a map storage area. cargo space in the sedan is 14. 8 cubic feet. The sportcombi has an impressive 29. 7 cubic feet, or 72. 3 cubic feet with the back seats down, and it's a broad, deep, tall usable space. The cargo floor is split into two covers that lift to reveal additional hidden storage, and the flexible cargo cover has a closed position and a semi-closed position. The 60/40 split rear seats can be folded for versatility when carrying one rear-seat passenger and cargo. Trunk space drops to 12. 4 cubic feet in the convertible with just 8. 3 cubic feet available with the top down. driving impressionthe saab 9-3 handles impressively well, with a nicely balanced neutral feel. The steering is a little light, but not enough to detract from the fun-to-drive factor. Passive rear-wheel steering in the rear suspension design keeps the rear tires following the front tires in quick lane changes and through rapid transitions when driving quickly on twisting roads. Directional stability is good over almost all road surfaces, even when equipped with the wider tires. the ride is smooth. And it's quiet, with little road noise or wind noise invading the cabin, even through the vast expanse of rear and side glass in the wagon version. one area in which the 9-3 excels is its suppression of torque steer, a disconce. Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Bucket Seats✔ Climate Control✔ Navigation System✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Alloy Wheels

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