The Linear and Arc versions continued to be sold in most other countries. Only two colors were available, black and Silver. . Data Unavailable Cargo Area 4-Door Sedan Arc-9-3 Arc Select Trim to compare. Data Unavailable Third Leg Room in. New buyers of Viggens in the U.
Data Unavailable Third Hip Room in. Steel Gray was also replaced with Titan Gray as an exterior color choice. However, bought 2003 9-3 vector in Feb 2013 under 6k, looked new inside and out, one owner and no accident. By that time, Saab had run into serious problems, but work on the PhoeniX platform and the 9-3 replacement continued, even when Saab went into voluntary reconstruction in September 2011. And engine torque peaks at a very low 2300 rpm, so that most of the oomph is on tap without having to downshift or use the kickdown. Other vehicles using this platform included the and.
Every 9-3 Sport Sedan has a standard leather interior and OnStar telematics. In the United States, but not in most countries, the 2005 was the last year of the Linear and Arc versions. Unlike the , the 9-3 is fitted with a like the Saab 9-5. During 2009 the 9-3X was launched at the Geneva auto show. And a big, tall trunk. The steering is precise and feeds back sufficient road feel to tell if youre on smooth concrete or nubby asphalt.
Contrast stitching on leather upholstery. In addition, the Arc received the 5-speed manual in place of the 6-speed. Not using premium grade gas will give you check engine light. Improvements and Upscale Details This year, the company also seems to have smoothed the power curve. I-4 and V-6 refer to the configuration and number of cylinders. It continued as a full line through the 2002 model year.
Change Vehicle Change Vehicle Change Vehicle Failed to get data, please try again. The car gave me 24 mpg in the city. You take care of it, it takes care of you. The first generation 9-3 was also the first Saab available with a diesel engine, a unit also found in the , Astra G, Signum, Zafira A. On February 22, 2012, the final 47 Saabs were built. We purchased it from a friend who was the original owner and had most of their service records. Power will be lowered somewhat, but it might not be apparent in ordinary driving.
The Saab 9-3 was launched in 1997 for the 1998 model year essentially as a rebadged 2nd Generation 1994—1997 model , and succeeded by a redesigned 9-3 for the 2003 model year. I even cruised at triple digits out in the desert with no problems. Compare this with the numb and isolated steering of some other vehicles. The work on the new platform culminated in the unveiling of the at the in March 2011. Youll also appreciate the heads-up display in the drivers line of sight that shows audio-system settings and which gear the automatic is in.
Snow Silver became a new exterior color. Exhaust gases, usually nothing more than a waste product, are used to spin a turbine which then forces more air and fuel than usual into the cylinders. Archived from on 14 August 2014. If enough buyers prefer Saabs combination of looks, sounds, features, colors, comfort, and feel, theyll have a winner at the box office. Black replaced charcoal gray as an interior color choice. At 230,000 miles I drove the car cross country coast to coast all the time without any fear of breakdowns.
Both engines are turbocharged, meaning they employ free heat energy from the exhaust to yield more output from the small-displacement engines. Data Unavailable Spare Bolt Pattern Data Unavailable Spare Tire Size Data Unavailable Interior Passenger Area 4-Door Sedan Arc-9-3 Arc Select Trim to compare. I stayed on top of maintance and the car never let me down. Cars built afterward came with a less expensive printed gray pattern for the dash and standard trim. Archived from on November 6, 2010. It is easy for my 16 year old to change the oil and although different the filter as well.
In addition, the 6-speed manual was dropped and both the Arc and Aero received the 5-speed manual. Saab claimed that 1,100 changes were made, including a revised in an attempt to tighten up the handling characteristics of its predecessor, the Saab 900 1994—1998 model. The new owner of the Saab estate, , initially stated that they intended to start producing the all-electric 9-3 ePower to be launched in China by late 2013 or early 2014. In October 2010 a number of prototypes were produced and evaluated against the prototypes made in 2007. Some colors featured carbon-fibre interior trim from its introduction to the middle of the 2001 model year.