CarGurus' 2008 Saab 9-3 Review

Source: CarGurus

When it came time to update its popular 9-3 sport sedan for 2008, Saab turned not only to its long-standing inspiration, a jet aircraft, but also to a more down-to-earth, though admittedly futuristic source, the Aero X concept car. Even with its aircraft connection, the new 2008 Saab 9-3 doesn't fly, but it can fly down the road, thanks to a more streamlined, aerodynamic appearance and Saab's peppy, turbocharged engines.Exterior enhancements for 2008 include a deeper, more prominent grille that... Read More

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In base form, the 2008 Saab 9-3 SportCombi is easy to compare with the Audi A4 Avant 2.0T, which also comes with a torquey turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Next to the 9-3, the A4 has an especially upscale interior, and though starker, the Saab’s cabin feels pleasantly different than other cars in its class. The Saab’s Swedish rival, the Volvo V50, is a smaller model that also comes with available all-wheel drive in top T5 trim and is especially agile and fun to drive. But the V50 is considerably smaller than the SportCombi. The BMW 3 Series Sport Wagon isn’t offered in the sedan’s top, 300-horsepower 335 trim—just as a 328i or 328xi (all-wheel-drive) model. Outside of the much pricier Audi S4 Avant, the very rapid Aero or Turbo X SportCombi might just be the fastest wagon its size.

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