Detail INterior Saab 9-4X

Battling Stiff European Competition

The Saab 9-4X will be up against stiff competition when it debuts. The Volvo XC60 occupies the same segment and offers a long list of safety features including City Safety where the crossover is able to automatically come to a complete stop when it "senses" that it is about to hit the car in front of it. Saab doesn't have a similar safety feature to offer buyers, instead it will be relying on its competitive price point to help it battle Volvo, Audi, Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes for customers. Expect the front wheel drive Saab 9-4X to retail in the low 30s with the all wheel drive version priced from the mid 30s.

Even well before the Saab 9-4X is released, its new owners will need to develop a comprehensive strategy to ensure that Saab remains a viable player for many years to come. Hybrid and alternative fuel technology are options for Saab as are alliances with GM, Opel and others to help the Swedish automaker offer an expanded line up in order to maintain a viable market presence for the long term.


Detail INterior Saab 9-4X


Detail audio Saab 9-4X

The Saab 9-4X has been the vehicle which the Saab 9-7X replaced. The latter has been built to be a mid sized luxury sport utility vehicle and it found competition with the likes of the Lexus GX, Volvo XC90, BMW X5, and the Porsche Cayenne. It has been built in only one body style which is the wagon that holds four doors. During its creation, the company decided on using the 4WD GMT360 platform. And when it was sent out to the market, this luxury SUV bore with it two engine types: the 4.2 liter Vortec I6 and the 5.3 liter Vortec V8. And to further boost the performance of the vehicle, Saab used a four speed automatic overdrive transmission.

2011 The Saab 9-4X

Gas And Diesel Powerplants Offered

Engine choices haven't been finalized but the new Saab will offer both gasoline and diesel powerplants. The latter engine choice will enable the 9-4X to compete all across Europe where gas-diesel sales are evenly divided. No word yet if the Mexican built crossover will offer a diesel option for its North America dealers as American and Canadian customer demand for these types of engines remains quite low.

The five passenger Saab 9-4X will be offered in both front and all wheel drive variations. Leather and chrome treatments will be found throughout the cabin with dual zone air conditioning, voice recognition navigation system, high end audio system with a hard drive device along with all of the latest safety features customers demand will be offered. In addition, a cargo management u-rail system, OnStar, Bluetooth capability and a theft-deterrent alarm system will be standard across the Saab 9-4X line.

2011 The Saab 9-4X

Manufactured by industry giant General Motors, the Saab 9-7X is considered to be one of the finest vehicle from the Saab brand. This vehicle has been in production since the year 2005 but the last batch of Saab 9-7Xs would be seen in 2007 for the company has decided to terminate the production of this vehicle after the year 2007. Easily adorned with Saab European car accessories, the Saab 9-7X has become quite a favorite among various people in the auto market.