Road TestCar reviews - Saab - 9-3 - Aero convertibleSaab modelsOverviewSaab launches the performance version of its popular new 9-3 convertible17 Sep 2004 THE 9-3 Aero convertible is the top-shelf model in the new range of mid-size Saabs. Like the new 9-3 sedans, it is a huge leap forward for the company. Its tight body (for a four-seat convertible), distinctive style, high levels of safety and Swedish interior are going to please those wishing to step up from their old soft-top Saabs - and there’s a little more room inside too. The 155kW Aero version points more accurately and rides more firmly than the regular 9-3 convertible but is not especially fast, despite the turbo engine’s extra 26kW and 35Nm of added torque. As befits a show-pony convertible, it looks the part even if it doesn’t convincingly act it. Model release date: 1 October 2003 to 1 December 2005 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Previous modelLaunched in Australia in February 2000, the flagship Aero version of Saab's previous 9-3 convertible was powered by a 151kW/250Nm turbo four, priced at $82,987. Always popular, later versions of the 9-3 Aero convertible became better equipped, with the model year 2001 version released in February 2001, the MY2002 version launched in November 2001 and the MY2003 version - renamed the 9-3 Aero 2.0t convertible - on sale from November 2002. All versions featured a five-speed manual or four-speed auto transmission. |
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