New models - Saab - 9-3 - Aero Convertible special editionSaab goes hi-po diesel for 9-3 Aero ConvertibleHigh-output turbo-diesel added to Saab's 9-3 Aero Convertible range3 Nov 2008 SAAB Australia has broadened the availability of its twin-turbocharged TTiD diesel engine from the 9-3 Aero sedan and SportCombi to a Special Edition 9-3 Aero Convertible, priced from $95,000. The TTiD is a substantial improvement over the base 110kW/320Nm 1.9-litresingle-turbo diesel available on lesser 9-3 Convertibles, producing 132kW at 4000rpm and 400Nm from 1850-2750rpm in six-speed manual form. The six-speed auto is detuned to 370Nm at 1750-3250rpm. The 9-3 Aero Convertible also comes with a 206kW 2.8-litre petrol engine. Externally, the Special Edition 9-3 Aero Convertible gets goodies from the new 9-3 Turbo X to differentiate it, including its silver 18-inch alloys, front bumper and steering wheel. It also gets a bit of carbon-fibre interior trim and 60th anniversary floor coverings. The Special Edition 9-3 Aero Convertible is priced from $95,000 with a six-speed manual – $4200 more than the V6 petrol-engined Aero Convertible – and a six-speed auto is available for an extra $2500. As well as a new metallic champagne colour, which was naturally selected for Flemington, the car also comes in metallic black and grey hues. All new modelsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chery Brabham Chrysler Chevrolet Cupra Citroen DS Dodge Fiat Ferrari Foton Ford Great Wall FPV Haval GWM Honda Holden Hyundai HSV Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Pagani Opel Porsche Peugeot Ram Proton Rolls-Royce Renault Saab Rover Smart Skoda Subaru SsangYong Tesla Suzuki Volkswagen Toyota Volvo Motor industry news |
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