Following our recent e-bulletin we are pleased to share with you more information on the exciting new Saab 9-3X, delivering style, comfort and efficiency in a typically appealing package.

With distinctive looks, a versatile SportWagon body, higher stance, advanced Saab XWD all-wheel drive technology on petrol models, excellent fuel economy and functional storage, the 9-3X is the ideal alternative to large and heavy crossovers or SUVs.

Exterior features of the new car include:

New front and rear bumpers with matt chrome-effect skid plates
New 17" alloy wheels (optional 18" alloys)
New sill and wheel arch mouldings in grey grained finish
New door mouldings in matt chrome-effect finish
Twin exhaust tailpipes
Matt chrome roof rails

Interior highlights include:

New Leather/Textile Sport seats (Black with grey textile or Parchment with grey textile)
New 'Dark Titan' interior trim (glovebox, doors and centre console)
Carpet mats with grey edging
Door sills with '9-3X' branding
Heated front seats

Powertrain and chassis details:

Available with 2.0T (210PS) and 1.9TTiD (180PS) engines (Manual 6spd and Auto 6spd)
2.0T engine is fitted with XWD and eLSD (1.9TTiD (180PS) is front-wheel drive only)
2.0T XWD ride height is raised 35mm. 1.9TTiD (180PS) ride height is raised 20mm

Key Equipment Highlights:

Dual zone electronic climate control
Single CD player
Rear parking assistance
Cruise control
Trip computer
Halogen headlights
Front fog lights
Leather/Textile Sport seats
Sport leather steering wheel
Heated front seats

Model	VED	Basic Price	On-the-road RRP^*1	CO₂ Emissions	BiK^*2 (2009/10)
1.9TTiD (Manual)	£125	£21,046.35	£24,995.00	144g/km	£1,885
1.9TTiD (Auto)	£175	£22,195.29	£26,366.28	182g/km	£2,822
2.0T XWD (Manual)	£215	£21,837.65	£25,995.00	207g/km	£2,984
2.0T XWD (Auto)	£405	£22,986.59	£27,506.28	242g/km	£3,786

Now available to order

Order banks for the new 9-3X opened on 27 May 2009; first cars are expected to arrive at dealers this August. A Model Year 2010 Price Guide will be available in late June 2009, including 9-3X product specification and full pricing details.

*1 On-the-road recommended retail prices (RRP) include number plates and delivery to retailer, 12 months' Vehicle Excise Duty and New Vehicle First Registration Fee of £55.00. Excludes fuel and insurance. General Motors UK Limited is not liable for price adjustments caused by Government changes in the rate of VAT (currently 15%), Vehicle Excise Duty, DVLA New Vehicle First Registration Fee or by any other applicable legislation or regulations.

*2 Higher rate (40% taxpayer) per annum for the 2009/10 tax year.