By 
Marty Padgett, Executive Editor
The resident sport-ute fans at TheCarConnection.com studied a wide range of road tests to write this definitive review of the 2008 Saab 9-7X. TheCarConnection.com’s truck experts also drove the Saab 9-7X and have added driving impressions and details where they help you make the ...
By Marty Padgett, Executive Editor
2008 SAAB 9-7X STYLING | [7 out of 10] Cars.com: "An archetype of yesterday's midsize SUV" ForbesAutos: "Carries Saab-specific styling cues" Kelley Blue Book: "Far sportier and more sophisticated than any of the vehicles with which it shares so much" The exterior styling of the 2008 Saab 9-7X has its highs and lows, and reviews read by TheCarConnection.com were largely split in their reaction. From the front, the 2008 Saab 9-7X definitely looks the part of a refined, upscale Saab vehicle, but in profile, it is unremarkable. Car and Driver doesn't see much of anything stylistically special in the 9-7X Saab , claiming that it is "a Chevy TrailBlazer with only slightly more-becoming clothes." Cars.com is indecisive, split between the Saab's "sleek styling" and the fact that it seems like "an archetype of yesterday's midsize SUV...inefficient and rough around the ...
What Edmunds.com says Born from jets or Bjorn from Detroit? The 2008 Saab 9-7X is a capable and fairly well-disguised GM midsize sport-utility. But given other segment choices, we suspect... Read full review
The Saab 9-7X lineup expands for 2008 with the addition of the limited-edition Saab 9-7X Aero, a performance version of Saab's European-styled, American-built midsize SUV. The Aero features... Read full review
KBB Editors' Overview The 9-7X represents something of a philosophy change for Saab, a company that built its reputation producing midsize performance vehicles with off-beat good looks... Read full review
"Super Value. Lots of options for a very low price. The engine is very strong and smooth. The all-wheel drive is great in heavy Texas rainstorms. A recent trip to the mountains allowed for... Read full review
This is our second Saab and it has proven to be as much fun as the 9-3 it's parked next to. An excellent combination of luxury (OnStar, XM radio, leather, high-intensity headlamps, Bose... Read full review
What a sexy beast! The 9-7x Aero is a rare classic that was doomed by the poor timing of >$3.50/g gas. Their loss in sales is my gain in rarity. I have owned many exclusive, classic and... Read full review
| Trim | MSRP / Invoice | Fuel Econ |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Saab 9-7X: AWD 4dr 4.2i | $40,400 / $37,572 | City: 14 Hwy: 20 |
| 2008 Saab 9-7X: AWD 4dr 5.3i | $42,770 / $39,776 | City: 13 Hwy: 19 |
| 2008 Saab 9-7X: AWD 4dr Aero | $46,530 / $43,272 | City: 12 Hwy: 16 |
The resident sport-ute fans at TheCarConnection.com studied a wide range of road tests to write this definitive review of the 2008 Saab 9-7X. ... Read full bottom line
2008 SAAB 9-7X STYLING | [7 out of 10] Cars.com: "An archetype of yesterday's midsize SUV" ForbesAutos: "Carries Saab-specific styling cues" Kelley Blue Book: ... Read full review
for the 2008 Saab 9-7X from a dealer near you.
MSRP: $40,400 - $46,530
"Super Value. Lots of options for a very low price. The engine is very strong and smooth. The all-wheel drive is great in heavy Texas rainstorms. A recent trip... Read more
This is our second Saab and it has proven to be as much fun as the 9-3 it's parked next to. An excellent combination of luxury (OnStar, XM radio, leather... Read more
What a sexy beast! The 9-7x Aero is a rare classic that was doomed by the poor timing of >$3.50/g gas. Their loss in sales is my gain in rarity. I have owned... Read more
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