2011 Saab 9-3X Base Wagon

2011 Saab 9-3X Base Wagon Review

2011 Saab 9-3X Base Wagon is a new car issued by the manufacturer of Saab 2011. This car is one of the car edition of the Saab 9-3X Base Wagon. This 2011 Saab 9-3X Base Wagon Power (SAE) : 210 hp @ 5,500 rpm; 221 ft lb of torque @ 2,500 rpm. For the Exterior dimensions : 184.6 in. overall length, 70.9 in. overall width, 60.2 in. overall height, 105.3 in. wheelbase, 60.0 in. front track, 59.3 in. rear track and 38.4 ft. curb-to-curb turning circle. And Interior dimensions : 38.9 in. front headroom, 37.0 in. rear headroom, 57.3 in. front hip room, 57.4 in. rear hip room, 42.3 in. front leg room, 35.1 in. rear leg room, 56.3 in. front shoulder room, 55.1 in. rear shoulder room and 94.7 cu ft. interior volume.

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2011 Saab 9-3X Base Wagon 4

2011 Saab 9-3X Base Wagon 5

2011 Saab 9-3X Base Wagon Specification
Price: $36,975
MPG: 17 - 27 mpg
Bodystyle: Wagon

Performance
* Turbocharged
* Engine: 2.0L in-linefour-cylinder DOHC and four valves per cylinder
* Unleaded fuel
* Fuel economy: EPA (08):, 17 MPG city, 27 MPG highway, 20 MPG combined and 320 mi. range
* Multi-point fuel injection
* 16.0gallon fuel tank
* Power (SAE): 210 hp @ 5,500 rpm; 221 ft lb of torque @ 2,500 rpm

Handling
* ABS
* Brake assist system
* Ventilated four-wheel disc brakes
* Electronic brake distribution
* Electronic traction control (via ABS & engine management)
* Immobilizer
* Space-saver spare tire with steel rim
* Electronic Stability Program (ESP) stability control
* Independent front strut suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs, independent rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs
* Rear suspension levelling

Exterior
* Body-color front and rear bumpers
* Day time running lights
* Driver and passenger power, heated ,body-color door mirrors, passenger power, heated ,body-color door mirrors
* Exterior dimensions: 184.6 in. overall length, 70.9 in. overall width, 60.2 in. overall height, 105.3 in. wheelbase, 60.0 in. front track, 59.3 in. rear track and 38.4 ft. curb-to-curb turning circle
* Front fog lights
* Halogen headlights with projector beam lenses
* Luxury trim: alloy & leather on shifter, alloy-look and alloy-look
* Gloss paint
* Rear window defroster
* Removable roof rails
* Roof spoiler
* Electric glass sunroof
* Weights: published curb weight (lbs): 3,530
* Intermittent windshield wipers

Interior
* Cargo area and front 12V power outlet(s)
* Dual-zone fully-automatic climate control
* Diversity antenna
* Anti-theft protection
* Audio system with AM/FM radio, CD player ; includes RDS
* Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
* Cargo capacity: 59.5 cu. ft. w/rear seat down and 25.4 cu. ft. all seats in place
* Coming home device
* Trip computer: includes average speed, average fuel economy and range for remaining fuel
* Cruise control
* Front cup holders
* Outside air temperature indicator
* Floor mats
* Intelligent driver front airbag, intelligent passenger front airbag with occupant sensors
* Bucket driver seat with four 8-way power ; details: power height, manual lumbar and power tilt, bucket front passenger seat:
* Height adjustable front seat belts with pre-tensioners for driver and passenger
* Front seat center armrest
* Headlight control with dusk sensor
* Two active height-adjustable front head restraints, three height-adjustable rear seats head restraints
* Interior dimensions: 38.9 in. front headroom, 37.0 in. rear headroom, 57.3 in. front hip room, 57.4 in. rear hip room, 42.3 in. front leg room, 35.1 in. rear leg room, 56.3 in. front shoulder room, 55.1 in. rear shoulder room and 94.7 cu ft. interior volume
* Low tire pressure indicator
* Remote power locks , speed sensing
* Power steering
* Power windows, express driver and passenger, power windows,
* Front and rear reading lights
* Rear fog lights
* Rear seat belts for driver, rear seat belts for passenger, 3-point rear seat belts for center
* Rear seat center armrest with trunk access
* Rear seats:
* Auto-dimming rear view mirror
* Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
* Remote control trunk/hatch release
* Front and rear curtain airbag
* Seating: five passengers
* Leather upholstery
* Service interval indicator
* Front side airbag
* Seven speakers
* Leather-trimmed, tilt/ telescoping steering wheel
* Tachometer
* Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
* Ventilation system with micro filter

Warranty
Basic 4 year / 50,000 miles
Free Maintenance N/A
Drivetrain 4 year / 50,000 miles
Roadside 4 year / 50,000 miles
Rust 6 year / Unlimited miles

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