Saab will introduce all-wheel drive variants of its 9-3 range by mid 2008, for its V6 Turbo sedan and wagon models. Powered initially by a 206kW/400Nm V6 model called Turbo XWD (cross-wheel drive). Saab claims that its Haldex AWD system will put Saab at the cutting edge of AWD technology.

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Saab’s new MY2008 9-3 will feature a new fascia inspired by the Aero X concept, new tail-lights and a new all-wheel-drive system, subtly called XWD. Engines include a 1.8-litre turbo-petrol, 1.9-litre turbo-diesel and 2.0-litre turbo-petrol fours, plus a 2.8-litre turbo-pterol V6 in the Aero convertible.

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Saab unveilled its third new 9-3 variant at the 2003 Frankfurt motor show but for all the linkage with Saab's previous 9-3X crossover concept, this car is more a traditional Euro-prestige wagon - powered by Saab's 2.0 turbo four. It's a definite for Australia, but won't arrive here until late 2005.

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Saab is the latest Australian car company to consider adding turbo-diesel power to its range. In the smaller Swede’s case, it’s a sophisticated new 1.9-litre oil burner - yet to be launched in Europe - that is expected to bolster the 9-3 compact prestige sedan's 2.0-litre turbo petrol line-up here late in 2004.

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Saab added the final piece of its 9-3 puzzle when it launched the Aero convertible at the Brisbane motor show. Priced at $89,900 for the six-speed manual and $92,400 for the five-speed auto, the topless Aero matches the sedan range-topper's 155kW output and higher standard equipment levels.

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Saab's most important vehicle since the 9-3 sedan, the all-new 9-3 Convertible, will offer buyers the wide range of engineering advances that came with the new 9-3 sedan, plus additional enhancements to improve the four-seater rag-top's exclusivity. Expect it on sale in Australia by early October.

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