Are you in the market for a new family car? Why don’t you try the new 2009 Saab 9-3 Wagon? This is one of the most affordable full-size wagons available in the market today. And on top of its affordable price, the 2009 Saab 9-3 Wagon has high ratings in reliability and safety. Saab actually calls this model the SportCombi because it is a wagon that looks like a sport sedan. It totally has new front and rear styling. The rear has clear tail lamp as accent to complement the edgier front end.

The Saab 9-3 Wagon SportCombi comes in two trims – the base 2.0T and the high-performance Aero. These two models have varying features.
• Base Model – Has 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 210 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque. This comes with a optional Premium Package which consists of a rear obstacle-detection, power passenger seat, memory system, wood interior trim, and Xenon headlamps with fog lamps. Moonroof, heated seats, navigation, roof rails, 17” wheels, and premium leather trim for all the seats.

• Aero – Is equipped with a 2.8-liter turbocharged V6 engine that generates 255 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Other features of the Aero is a unique bodykit with dual visible exhaust outlets, more aggressive tow-tone seats, aluminum interior trim, 17” alloy wheels and a lowered, stiffened sport suspension. This also includes a Bose audio system with a CD changer, a power passenger seat, power passenger seat, and a power moonroof, and Xenon headlamps.

Both of these models have six-speed manual transmission. Both also have the standard equipment like leather upholstery, OnStar, a trip computer and alloy wheels.

Saab’s 9-3 SportCombi Wagon garnered excellent ratings in crash tests. Traction control system, electronic stability program and an antilock braking system are features that boost driver and passenger safety. 

So, what can you say about the 2009 Saab 9-3 SportCombi Wagon?

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