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2005 Saab 9-2x Near-Luxury Compact Sport Wagon
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A Saabaru is what you get when Saab and Subaru design teams collide
Conclusion
While the 9-2x is handles well, has loads of acceleration, is fun to drive, and is more radical looking, it really is not worth the premium over the Subaru WRX, especially the Linear. It does everything Saab says it should do, except the interior is not premium. Competitors like the Volvo S40 are building great interiors, so GM needs to rethink what it will allow Saab to do.
Pros: Great performance and handling. True rally race car. Stick-to-the-road performance. Great brakes, acceleration, and seats. More radical exterior design than the WRX
Cons: The car is not worth the premium price over its sister, the Subaru WRX, especially the Linear model. If you try to impress someone in-the-know with your car choice, you won't succeed. They'll know it is just a re-skinned Subaru WRX.
Ratings (1-10)
- Style: 8
- Performance: 8
- Price: 6
- Handling: 8
- Ride: 7
- Comfort: 7
- Quality: 7
- *Overall: 7.2
More Data
Where Built: Japan.
Major Options: Premium Package, Sport package, Cold Weather Package, Power Sunroof.
Seating: 5
Number of Rows: 2
Length in Inches: 175.6
Warrantees: 4 years/50,000 Comprehensive warranty, 6 years/unlimited corrosion, 3 years/36,000 free scheduled maintenance, 4 years/50,000 free roadside assistance.
Weight in Pounds: 3,070.
Maximum Payload in Pounds: Not Available.
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weigh in Pounds: Not Available
Towing Capacity in Pounds: 3,330.
Gas Tank Capacity in Gallons: 15.9
Destination Charge: $695
