Super TestCar reviews - Saab - 9-3 - S 5-dr hatchSaab modelsOverviewThe 9-3 S offered premium Euro motoring with the added versatility of a hatch6 Jun 2001 By BRUCE NEWTON SAAB'S move to all-turbo engines for its 9-3 in late 1998 spiced up an ageing model range. With the improved dynamics of a reworked suspension and the upgraded safety and comfort levels introduced with the 9-3 a few monthsearlier, the turbo engine added to an already appealing package. For 2001, the S five-door tested here became the cornerstone of the range, offering luxuries such as standard leather. Model release date: 1 February 2001 to 1 October 2001 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 first GM-based car came with teething problems that persisted until the 9-3 model in June 1998. The front-drive 900 was, however, relatively spacious with a huge boot. Four-cylinder 2.0-litre normally aspirated and turbo engines were offered, along with a 2.3-litre and a 2.5-litre V6. |
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