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SUV makeover
Advocate, The, Dec 6, 2005 by Daniel Weil
The 9-7X, Saab's first SUV, fills an important hole in the company lineup. Until now even Saab loyalists have had to leave the brand when their cargo and passenger needs required an SUV. Onto GM's TrailBlazer architecture, engineers superimposed Saab's approach to handling, comfort, and design--a complete makeover that would make the Queer Eye guys proud. While the 9-7X's look is most distinctly Saab, especially from the front, there are hints of GM lines toward its rear end. The engineers also went to town on the undercarriage, significantly tweaking the suspension, lowering the vehicle, and providing handling characteristics much improved over the TrailBlazer.
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Inside, the 9-7X's cockpit-like dashboard layout and functionality will make current Saab owners feel right at home, The ignition switch is mounted on the console between the driver and passenger seats in classic Saab fashion.
Options deliver great bang for the buck and include GM's StabiliTrak stability control system, OnStar, XM Satellite Radio, a Bose sound system, and a host of safety features. The vehicle has either a 4.2-liter, 275-horsepower six-cylinder in-line engine or a 5.3-liter, 300-horsepower VB Displacement on Demand engine. Displacement on Demand means that the V8 will seamlessly switch from four cylinders to all eight when load or power demands require it. The 9-7X is the first SUV to offer this fuel-saving option in the midsize luxury SUV class.
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