Saab 9-3 Convertible Independence Edition
S= Standard, O = Option, NC = No Charge.
Engine
2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, inline, aluminum block and cylinder head, 220 hp @5,300 rpm
Transmission
6-speed manual, Front Wheel Drive (FWD) NO CHARGE
6-speed automatic, Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
Chassis
Suspension, front, MacPherson strut type with gas shock absorbers, anti-roll bar and hydroformed subframe
Suspension, rear independent, four-link with toe-link, coil springs, gas shock absorbers, anti-roll bar, subframe and ‘re-Axs’ passive rear-wheel steering system
Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
Four wheel disc brakes, ventilated front & rear Lowered, sport-tuned chassis
Body & Exterior
Tinted, heat absorbent glass
Clamshell wrap-over hood design
Saab 3-port grille design
Exposed twin exhaust tailpipes
Sport front and rear fascias
10-spoke Double Bridge 18×71⁄2″ (Accessory) $000,00
5-spoke 17×71⁄2″ (ALu 81)
Bi-Xenon cornering headlights
Front fog lamps
Rear fog lamp
High-pressure headlight washers
Electric rear defogger
Triple-layer, insulated fully automatic convertible top
Amber orange, metallic exterior color
(ONLY INDEPENDENCE EDITION)
Safety & Security
SAHr (Saab Active Head restraint), front
Dual stage driver & front passenger air bags
Pop-up bars, rear
Seat integrated safety belts, front seats
Front side-impact head & thorax air bags
Front passenger sensing system
Front & rear outboard safety belt pre-tensioners
Front & rear outboard safety belt force limiters
Central locking remote control with panic alarm
Rear seat outboard head restraints
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Break-away foot pedals
Anti-pinch side windows
Child seat LATCH system
Tire pressure monitor
Anti-theft alarm with engine immobilizer Halo lighting
Visual & audible front safety belt reminder
Infotainment & Technology
AM/FM radio with 6-CD changer
Navigation radio with 8″ touch screen (requires onStar®) OPTION
11-speaker, 300-watt audio system (includes 6-CD changer radio)
Auxiliary audio input
onStar® Directions & Connections with 6 months of service
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system*
XM® Satellite radio with 3-month trial period
Rear park assist
* Included with onStar
Cabin & Interior styling
Perforated leather-wrapped sport steering wheel
Driver-focused cockpit theme
Signature Saab mesh-style air outlets with joy-stick directional control
Parchment leather-appointed sport seats with body-color coordinated accents and stitching
Leather instrument panel & brake handle with coordinated stitching
Comfort & Convenience
Universal remote garage door opener
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Driver information center with trip computer
Cruise control
Power driver seat
Power passenger seat
Power front-seats with driver side memory
Front seat storage pouch
Remote keyless entry
Center armrest w/storage bin
Power windows with express down, front
Dual-zone climate control system
Power, heated outside mirrors
Auto-dimming interior mirror with digital compass
Heated front seats
Power folding, auto-dimming outside mirrors
Two front-seat passenger cup holders
Front & rear interior reading lamps
Door pocket storage areas
Front console with 12V outlet
Illuminated vanity mirrors
Express close and remote open front windows
Remote open for convertible top
Express yourself
V-spoke 17×7″ (ALu 79) (XWD only) (Accessory) $000,00
5-spoke 17×71⁄2″ (ALu 88) (Accessory) $000,00
Engine
2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, inline, aluminum block and cylinder head, transverse
Displacement, 121.9 cu. in. (1,998 cc)
Bore & stroke, 3.4×3.4 in. (86 mmx86 mm) Compression ratio, 9.5:1
Power, 220 hp @ 5,300 rpm
Torque, 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) @ 2,500 rpm
4-valves per cylinder
Dual overhead camshafts with variable cam-phasing Twin-scroll turbocharger with intercooler E85-capable
Exterior
Overalllength,in./mm, 182.9/4,646
Overall width, in./mm, 70.1/1,781
Overall height, in./mm, 56.6/1,438
Wheelbase,in./mm, 105.3/2,675
Curb weight, 3,380–3,710 lbs. (1,535–1,695 kg) Max tow capacity, 3,500 lbs. (1,588 kg)
Gross vehicle mass, 4,320–4,650 lbs. (1,960–2,110 kg) Cd value, 0.30
Fuel tank capacity, gal./L, 16.0/61
Front track, in./mm, 60.0/1,524
Rear track, in./mm, 59.3/1,506
Interior
Headroom, front in./mm, 38.0/965
Headroom, rear in./mm, 37.0/940
Shoulder room, front in./mm, 56.0/1,422
Shoulder room, rear in./mm, 44.7/1,135
Leg room, front in./mm, 41.5/1,054
Leg room, rear in./mm, 31.9/810
Cargo capacity, cu. ft./L, 12.4/351
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