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Saab 9-3

Feast your eyes on Saab's spanking new 9-3. Packed with the latest chassis and engine technology, the stylish and innovative newcomer is aimed at the thousands of image-conscious executives currently driving a BMW 3-Series or Audi A4.

By John Simister

July 2002

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Feast your eyes on Saab's spanking new 9-3. Packed with the latest chassis and engine technology, the stylish and innovative newcomer is aimed at the thousands of image-conscious executives currently driving a BMW 3-Series or Audi A4.

Saab wants their money - and it has had to make some big changes to ensure the business comes its way. The old 9-3 was a hatch, alone in its class. Not only is the latest version a saloon, but it also has an all-new platform and a fresh family of engines. And if the styling is less radical, it has evolved into a smart package. On sale in the UK from September, the next 9-3 also promises to shake up its rivals with a competitive price tag, starting from

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FIRST OPINION

    Saab's latest 9-3 is a huge improvement over its stodgy predecessor. It's more fun to drive than an A4, as interactive as a 3-Series, and cheaper than both. It contains state-of-the-art safety systems and electronics, the rigid bodyshell feels tough and solid like the firm's products of old, and it has the quality to compete with German rivals. The Swedish manufacturer has wanted to build a car this good for years, but has only recently had the resources to do so. The new 9-3 was worth the wait.
 

AT A GLANCE

    9-3 on sale in September
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