New models - Saab - 9-3 - Turbo XSaab Turbo X will be limitedSaab puts an $18,000 premium on Turbo X treatment for 9-3 but only 30 will come here29 Apr 2008 SAAB Australia has revealed full pricing and specifications for the hotly-anticipated Turbo X version of its mid-size 9-3 range, but it turns out to be a limited-edition affair. Just 25 examples of the all-wheel drive Turbo X sports sedan will be available between June and September this year, priced at $88,800 ($91,300 for the automatic), while only five Turbo X SportCombi wagons will be sold, priced at $91,300 (auto: $93,800). Representing an $18,200 premium over the similarly-engined 9-3 Aero flagship, the 2.8-litre turbocharged V6-powered Turbo X is the first model to be fitted with Saab’s new “cross wheel drive” (XWD) system, which features an active limited-slip rear differential (dubbed eLSD) that can direct up to 50 per cent of maximum torque to the rear wheels. Apart from its turbo V6 and AWD system, the Turbo X is differentiated from garden-variety 9-3s by a sports-tuned suspension system, matt-grey titanium-look grille accents, a deeper front lip spoiler and twin “rhomboid-shaped” exhaust outlets, plus new rear bumpers and spoilers. Available only in jet black metallic paint colour, the Turbo X comes with unique 18-inch alloy wheels (19-inch wheels can be had ex-factory for an extra $2250), black leather-clad sports seats (premium natural leather is a $4000 option), a thicker-rimmed leather steering wheel and carbon-look highlights on the fascia, door inserts, glovebox and gearshift console. Finally, as part of its homage to the original 900 Turbo, the Turbo X features a replica of that car’s boost gauge, as well as a personalised greeting in the main instrument display, which presents a “ready for take-off” message comprising the owner’s name and the car’s build number, as programmed by its supplying dealer. Read more:First look: Saab weaves Black Turbo magicAll 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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