The All New 2008 Saab 9-3 SportCombi carries Saab-exclusive styling and components and is offered in two trim levels, the 2.0T and the performance oriented Aero. The four-door Saab 9-3 SportCombi is a more practical alternative to the similarly styled 9-3 sedan and is versatile enough to substitute for a small SUV. It also adds a number of standard features, and all-wheel drive is now available.

The base Saab 9-3 SportCombi 2.0T comes powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that generates sweeping acceleration and remarkable fuel economy. The Saab 9-3 SportCombi Aero features a 2.8-liter V6 that uses variable intake valve timing and a twin-scroll turbocharger to generate about 25 percent more muscle, with added torque for quick launches and secure highway passing abilities.

The Saab 9-3 SportCombi offers a slick-shifting, six-speed manual transmission as standard equipment, which is recommended for driving enthusiasts. Most commuters, on the other hand, will prefer the automatic, which is a five-speed on the Saab 9-3 SportCombi 2.0T and a six-speed with the Aero. Both offer manual gear selection, for those who like to have it both ways.

The sport-tuned suspension and a standard stability control system ensure crisp handling and a smooth ride. The SportCombi Aero emphasizes handling over ride comfort.

Auto safety is a proud Swedish tradition. The Saab 9-3 SportCombi upholds this with standard four-wheel antilock disc brakes with electronic brake-force distribution, traction control, active head restraints, and front side and side-curtain airbags. A sophisticated all-wheel-drive system is optional on the Aero, and gives the car more of a rear-wheel-drive feel. Supplied by Haldex, the system improves traction on slick roads. It also boosts acceleration and stability when traveling in a straight line by kicking in automatically during a launch from a standing start.

The Saab 9-3 SportCombi has a tidy, leather-clad cabin, which is sufficiently spacious for five passengers. Rear passengers benefit from easier access.

The practical-minded Saab 9-3 SportCombi can substitute for a small SUV. Standard features include the the OnStar communications/safety system, XM satellite radio and rain-sensing wipers. The Aero adds items like a premium five-channel Bose Centerpoint audio system and high-intensity cornering headlamps that illuminate the road around curves.


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