2005 saab 9-3 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Sports sedan or luxurious convertible. introductionthe saab 9-3 sedan is an honest contender among sports sedans in its class. It's tight, it handles great, and there's lots of power from the 210-horsepower turbocharged engine on the arc and aero models. It's also smooth and quiet, comfortable and nicely trimmed. It's delightful to drive and quiet with the top up, with creature comforts galore and intuitive fixtures. With the top down, it wraps occupants in the panorama and aromas of the world around, setting a new standard for the class in all respects. sedan or convertible, the 9-3 stands apart from the crowd. It looks like a saab and manages to remain a saab, yet it's a thoroughly modern car with no quirks or foibles. The 9-3 was completely redesigned and re-engineered for the 2003 model year. And the all-new convertible followed for 2004. For 2005 the line-up includes a linear convertible that drops the price of dropping the top. Dvd navigation is available for 2005 arc and aero models. saab has always dared to be different. Influenced by its aeronautical background, saab borrows aircraft design elements for its cars. Past examples of this have been the wraparound, near-vertical windshields and aircraft-style dashboards with instrument lighting that can be switched off at night. Small map lights looked like they came from a cockpit. Outside mirrors were bent at the edges to reduce blind spots. Arc and aero are powered by the same 2. 0-liter engine but with a high-output turbocharger for 210 horsepower. A five-speed manual transmission is standard on linear and arc; saab's five-speed automatic sentronic 1,350), which features semi-manual gear selection, is optional. Aero comes standard with a six-speed manual; the optional five-speed automatic comes with steering wheel-mounted shift paddles 1,350). the linear sedan 26,850) and the new linear convertible 37,100) come well equipped. Standard features include leather-appointed seats; five-spoke 16-inch alloy wheels; seven-speaker audio with cd; input for mp3; heated power mirrors; two 12v outlets. For 2005, all 9-3 models come with no-charge scheduled maintenance and roadside assistance during the warranty period. the arc sedan 30,250) and convertible 39,995) get a higher level of equipment: 10-spoke 16-inch alloys; dual-zone automatic climate control; cruise control; power windows, door locks and outside mirrors; a 300-watt stereo with cd player and 13 speakers; power front seats with driver memory; and front fog lights. Options include heated front seats 500); xenon headlamps with high-pressure washers 650); moonroof 1,200); and the navigation system 2,295). Options for the arc convertible include a driver's package 1,695), consisting of a wood/leather steering wheel, wood shift surround, rain-sensing wipers, rear park assist, 6-disc cd changer, remote top operation, and auto-dimming interior mirror with integrated garage door opener. the aero sedan 32,850) and aero convertible 42,600) feature a lowered, sport-tuned chassis; an exterior body kit; 17-inch wheels; a tire-pressure monitor; sport exhaust; a 300-watt, 13-speaker sound system; and leather-faced seats. Heated seats 500), and xenon hid headlamps with washers 650) are optional. the convertible can be enhanced with a blue top 600) to replace the standard black top. A special color-matched tonneau 350) is available to go with models ordered in the steel gray metallic paint. safety is a keynote feature on saabs and the 9-3 is loaded with active and passive safety features. Among them: electronic stability control (esp), cornering brake control, anti-lock brakes (abs), electronic brake-force distribution (ebd), brake assist, and traction control, all designed to help the driver maintain control. In addition to the dual-stage front airbags, dual-stage side-impact and roofrail airbags protecting both torso and head come standard. Also standard: saab's active head restraint system that automatically cradles the head to minimize whiplash in a rear-impact collision. walkaroundfrom the front three-quarter view, there is no mistaking the 9-3 for anything but a saab. Unlike saabs of old, the windshield is steeply raked. But the sloping, wedge-like profile, the shape of the windows, the sleek, integrated headlights, and the distinctive grille are all unmistakably saab. the rear fascia no longer presents the edgy, saab-signature look. Instead, a smoother, more rounded, monochromatic body panel integrating the bumper houses taillights somewhat reminiscent of earlier saabs, only now wrapping around to the trailing edge of the rear quarter panel. It's a perfectly pleasing look. the side profile shows a clearly defined wedge shape with the lower edge of the side windows picking up the slope of the hood and following it through to the high trunk line at the rear. on convertibles, the soft top merges cleanly with the car's lines, retaining all the proper proportions and relationships with windshield, wheel openings and wedge profile. With the top down and tucked away beneath the solid tonneau cover, the rake of the windshield draws the eye naturally over the passenger area to the tonneau behind the rear-seat head restraints, which tapers into the trunk lid. The soft top features a glass rear window with a defogger. big, oval-shaped, open-grip door handles are finger friendly and integrate well into the design. Conspicuously absent from those door handles are key holes. Instead one has to rely on the remote key fob. But don't worry, if it ceases to function there is a back up key buried in the key fob and a hidden keyhole in the driver's door. interioranyone familiar with saabs knows the most contentious issue is the location of the ignition key. Saab fans need not worry, as it's still located down on the center console behind the gearshift between the front seats. Those who have not experienced this unique placement of the ignition key don't know what they are missing. It's also safer as it prevents the possibility of getting keys jammed in one's knees in a severe accident. Thankfully, saab no longer requires the manual transmission be in reverse before the key can be removed. We don't miss that feature. in the convertible, saab has taken a refreshing approach to the headliner, replacing the traditional black fabric with a light tan. The intent is to boost the perceived interior space, especially front-seat headroom, which in fact gives up almost a full inch to the soft top's mechanicals. The deception succeeds, as there's not the claustrophobic feel so common in convertibles when their tops are raised. beyond that, the saab 9-3 interior is pretty much what one would expect in a near-luxury car, although certain saab styling cues remain. It's still a relatively high dashboard compared to that in most other cars, but it's long been a signature styling cue of saab cars so it's nice to see it retained. The buttons and switches are smaller than in many cars. Nonetheless they are all well placed for the driver to reach while driving. An extra set of warning gauges is mounted on top of the dashboard in the center in a small pod, locating them more directly in the driver's line of sight. Radio settings are also displayed here. the glovebox is one of the largest we have seen in a long time. at first blush it's easy to miss the parking brake. It's located on the center console, but it's design mirrors the grab handle on the passenger side of the console so that it looks as though it is a sculptured design feature. The matching grip on the passenger side contains a slot useful for temporarily storing a cd or parking lot ticket, which is a clever piece of design. the front seats that come standard are firm but comfortable, with side bolsters that restrain during spirited motoring without restricting while climbing in and out. The available sport seats are more aggressive and best suited to bodies tending toward the slim end of the scale. overall quality of the interior appears to be very good. The sedan features wood trim, while the conver.

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