Road TestCar reviews - Saab - 9-3 - Aero sedanSaab modelsOverviewSaab's 9-3 Aero loses coupe bodystyle, gains performance and balance23 Dec 2003 SOME would say that Swedish car-maker Saab has over-worked the Aero badge it’s been applying to its cars since the 1980s. But, although virtually every model in the Saab lineup since the original 900 coupe has included an Aero version, the concept of overall balance - rather than outright, stop-the-clock performance - has always prevailed. The new 9-3 version continues the theme, with perhaps the best balance of engine and chassis yet seen from the company. It seems a pity, though, that there’s no 9-3 coupe to do it justice. Model release date: 1 May 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 modelSAAB'S famed Aero badge has adorned a number of 9-3s (and 9-5s), including the three-door 9-3 Aero "coupe" and five-door Aero "sedan" that were sold in model year 2002 guise almost until the new 9-3 arrived Down Under, in October 2002. Both Aero hatches featured a 151kW/280Nm 2.0-litre turbo four, mated to a conventional four-speed auto. |
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