New Engines And Sport Variants For The 2005 Saab 9-3
Published: 14th July 2004
Dynamic new trim levels
The second key change for the 2005 9-3 Sport Saloon range is the launch of two new dynamic forms – Linear Sport and Vector Sport. These new Sport models address strong customer demand for added sporting equipment at a high value price, enhancing the 9-3’s fun-to-drive chassis dynamics. The new Sport variants are available with all 9-3 engine options (petrol and diesel), excluding the range-topping 210 bhp 2.0HOT Aero engine.
The new 9-3 Linear Sport model adds only £1,000 to 9-3 Linear pricing, yet features additional standard specification that is considerably enhanced over the Linear form, including:
- Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control
- Driving Pack (Saab Car Computer and Cruise Control)
- Front fog lamps
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Upgraded upholstery
- Saab Park Assist reverse sensors
The new 9-3 Vector Sport also represents superb value, priced at only £650 more than the standard 9-3 Vector, yet adding all of the following extra features:
- Electronic Stability Control
- Upgraded ES2-7 infotainment system
- New design 17-inch alloy wheels
- Saab Park Assist reverse sensors
More 2005 Saab 9-3 highlights
An enhanced, optional ‘Saab Comsense’ Advanced Voice Recognition system (Saab ES4) becomes available, with voice command for the built-in hands-free telephone, radio, CD player and satellite navigation systems.
ES4 features Saab’s patented emergency control system, which helps the driver to ‘multi task’ safely, by placing all infotainment systems under vocal control, thus encouraging the driver to focus on controlling the car, rather than the audio system, for example. The Comsense ES4 automatically mutes the telephone, navigation direction instructions and audio sound, in an emergency (e.g. in extreme braking). The satellite navigation graphics are also enhanced for 2005.
The 9-3 Arc form is dropped, in favour of the new Sport model derivatives.
All 9-3 Aero models – Sport Saloon and Convertible – gain powerful Bi-xenon headlamps as standard.
An expanded choice of added-value factory-fit Option Packs becomes available, to further enable 9-3 buyers to personalise their Saab to their own tastes.
Three new metallic colours are added to the 9-3 range for 2005; Chilli Red, Smoke Beige and Parchment Silver.
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Saab 9-3
Our Saab 9-3 Guide lists the full specification of the current UK 9-3 range, including car prices, fuel consumption, dimensions and other vital data.
Price Range: £19,005 - £30,800
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Models in the range: 21
We have road tested the Saab 9-3, to read our in-depth car reviews:
Saab 9-3 Review - Oct 2005
Saab 9-3 Review - Mar 2005
Saab 9-3 Review - Jul 2007
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