Saab 9-2X
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- This article is about the Saab 9-2X from the 21st century.
- There is also the Saab 92, from the 1950s.
The car is actually badged as a 92X, but Saab consistently advertises it as the 9-2X.
As of 2004, Saab planned to offer the 9-2X to a limited public, starting in July of 2004, for the 2005 model year, as a 4-door station wagon only. Europe will not receive the 9-2X as it is for the North American market only. Initial sales have been slower than expected, with only 410 sold within the first two months; however, incentives and promotions helped drive sales in May 2005 alone to beat the combined sales of the year up until that point. The dissolution of the GM/Subaru relationship in 2005 has spelled the end of this slow-selling but excellent performing model. Production has ended with the 2006 model year, and there will be no return of the 9-2X for 2007.
Characteristics
The 2006 9-2X is priced between US$23,710 and 27,670. The new for 2006 DOHC turbocharged 2.5 L engine produces 230 hp at 5,600 rpm and 235 ft·lbf of torque @ 3,600 rpm.
New for 2006:
- Either a 2.5 L, flat, four-cylinder engine shared with the Subaru Impreza in the formerly badged 'Linear' model, badged 2.5i, or a 2.5 L, turbocharged, flat, four-cylinder engine shared with the Subaru Impreza WRX in the 'Aero' badged model.
- The DOHC turbocharged 2.5 L engine produces 230 hp at 6000 RPM, 235 ft·lbf of torque at 3600 RPM.
- The naturally aspirated SOHC with variable valve timing 2.5 L engine produces 173 hp at 6000 RPM, 166 ft·lbf of torque at 4400 RPM.
For 2005 the powertrain consisted of the following:
- Either a 2.5 L, flat, four-cylinder engine shared with the Subaru Impreza in the 'Linear' model, badged 2.5i, or a 2.0 L, turbocharged, flat four-cylinder engine shared with the Subaru Impreza WRX in the 'Aero' badged model.
- The DOHC turbocharged 2.0 L engine produces 227 hp at 6000 RPM, as well as 217 ft·lbf of torque at 4000 RPM.
- The naturally aspirated SOHC 2.5 L engine produces 165 hp at 5600 RPM, 166 ft·lbf of torque at 4000 RPM.
- A five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission
- An all-wheel drive drivetrain, with very different characteristics depending on transmission choice.
Background
Although marketed by General Motors, which is the 100% owner of Saab and was a 20% shareholder of Fuji Heavy Industries (parent company of Subaru) at the time the 9-2X was conceived. In October 2005, however, GM decided that it will sell 8.4% of the company to Toyota and will dispose of its remaining 11.4% share back to Fuji in a share buy-back deal. The 9-2X will thus be the only remaining joint effort between Fuji and GM.The 9-2X is not particularly popular with brand enthusiasts and reportedly management at the companies concerned. From the perspective of Saab enthusiasts, whether founded or not, the idea has been criticized for the fact that the changes are mostly cosmetic; thus, while it may look like a Saab, it might not drive like a Saab, nor have the same high standard of safety as a Saab (although the Impreza is among the safest cars in its class).
Subaru, meanwhile, is not happy about its image-building "halo car" being used to help prop up the sales of another brand - although officially both companies support the idea, and stress their common background in aviation and rallying. Many Subaru owners especially liked the idea since they hoped to be able to use Saab parts to style their Subarus - notably the Subaru interior, which is often described as basic. Initial reviews have praised the car for its more refined handling and higher-quality interior.
References
- Car Design News, Inc. (n.d.). Saab 9-2X. In Los Angeles Auto Show 2004 - Highlights. Retrieved January 18, 2004 [link]
External links
- [The premier Saab 9-2X Forum]
- [Saab 9-2X wallpapers collection]
- [AutoGuideWiki.com]
- [Saab 9-2X Owners Bulletin Board]
- [Saab 9-2X] User Community and SaabWiki]
- [Saab USA]
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