New models - Saab - 9-3 - Designer Edition convertibleSaab's latest designer accessorySaab puts the spotlight on the 9-3 convertible by introducing a limited edition version2 Aug 2001 SAAB aims to maintain buyer interest in the 9-3 convertible with a limited-edition version loaded with extra goodies. The Design Edition convertible is distinguishable from the 9-3S - on which it is based - by its sporty five-spoke, 17-inch alloy wheels and Aero body kit comprising side skirts and front and rear spoilers. It also gains body-colored windscreen pillars and Design Edition badging. Interior upgrades comprise a titanium-finish dashboard, charcoal grey leather sports seats with blue inlays, better carpets, matt-chrome door handle and perforated leather sports steering wheel. What's it worth?The Saab Design Edition Convertible sells for $66,900 - representing a $2000 premium over the S Convertible. Add another $2100 if you prefer to let the car shift gears without your assistance. You can order it in any colour you like - as long its grey, silver or black. Mechanically it is the same as the 9-3S, which means a 2.0-litre turbo engine provides the get-up-and-go. This unit develops 110kW and 240Nm of torque from 1800 to 3500rpm. Saab makes a big song and dance about the engine's smoothness and tractability - and justifiably so. It is without doubt one of the standout features of the car. Standard features in the convertible include a CD sound system, cruise control, heated seats, climate control air-conditioning, front and side airbags, anti-lock brakes with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, remote central locking with integrated dead-lock and alarm. Saab Australia says just 200 examples of the 9-3 Design Edition convertible will be sold here, which should make it a collectable of sorts. The Swedish drop-top has been a popular choice among local aficionados of alfresco motoring, accounting for around 50 per cent of luxury four-seat convertible sales since 1996. It has performed similarly well in Great Britain, Sweden, the Netherlands and Belgium. In Europe, says Saab, every third buyer of a convertible in the premium segment chooses a Saab 9-3 convertible in preference to offerings from BMW, Mercedes, Audi and Volvo. The 9-3 range will make way for an all-new replacement next year. 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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