Saab Redesigns The Saab 9-3 Into A Convertible
Thanks to the success of the Saab 9-3 sedan in the market, Saab has decided to reinvigorate the 9-3 model by making it a convertible. Hence the Saab 9-3 Convertible was born.
The Saab 9-3 Convertible has a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulic activated clutch. An option of converting it to a six-speed automatic transmission has also been made available. The Saab 9-3 is able to hit the speed of 60 mph from start up in less than seven seconds. The convertible comes in two types: the 2.0T version and the Aero version. The 2.0T version is packed with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 210 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque. It has set of 16-inch wheels and tire pressure monitors. The Aero version on the other hand was built with a 2.8 liter V-6 engine which can provide 255 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. It also comes with vented rear disc brakes and 17-inch wheels.
The Saab 9-3 convertible is also equipped with different technological innovations that set it apart from the competition. One is the Traction Control System or TCS. It helps reduce slipping while driving on wet or slippery surfaces by distributing the drive force to the wheel with the best grip. Another is the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) which will check the movement of the car with the steering wheel input and if there is a possibility for the car to skid, it will trigger the car to brake one or two wheels and even reduce engine power. It also has an Anti-Lock braking system which will stop the wheels from locking during hard braking and an Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) which distributes the break force between the front and rear tires.
The Saab 9-3’s exterior features rear fog lamps, a 6-jet high pressure windshield washer and side-mounted direction-indicator lamps. The convertible top is remote controlled eliminating the hassle of manually putting it up. Saab also made sure that the color coordination was done properly by having the outer door handles, lower bumper and rocker sills match the body color of the car.
As for the interiors, Saab was able to achieve success in combining both luxury and comfort. The seats are covered with leather and the back seats are equipped with head restraints to lessen head and neck movement during collisions. The Saab 9-3 convertible also comes with a glove box which allows you to store your drinks and keep it cool. The glove box also has a lighting fixture which helps in locating your stuff in the dark.
So if you feel the urge of driving in a spruced-up convertible, take a drive using the new Saab 9-3 convertible. It’s an experience you wouldn’t want to miss.
Sources: Saab USA, The Car Connection
