2009 Saab 9-7X Sport Utility

AWD 4dr 4.2i

Starting at $15,525 | Starting at 14 MPG City - 20 MPG Highway

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2009 Saab 9-7X Sport Utility

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Minimally changed for 2009, the Saab 9-7X is a midsize five-passenger SUV that is sporty yet highly refined. Equipped with all-wheel drive and a four-speed automatic transmission, the Saab 9-7X is powered by a 4.2L inline six-cylinder engine good for 285 hp and 276 lb-ft of torque or a 5.3L V8 engine that blasts out 300 hp and 321 lb-ft of torque and features GM's Active Fuel Management system to deactivate four of the cylinders if not needed during cruising. In addition, the Aero trim level is available, which is propelled by a 6.0L V8 engine worth 390 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. Properly equipped, the Saab 9-7X can tow up to 6,600 pounds. All Saab 9-7Xs feature Bluetooth connectivity along with a well-equipped interior that offers up to 80.1 cubic feet of cargo space. Both the 4.2i and 5.3i trim levels offer a special Altitude Edition Package that includes DVD touch-screen navigation radio and special wheels. Saab 9-7X fuel economy stands at 14 mpg city/20 mpg hwy and 16 mpg in combined driving for the 4.2L I6 and 5.3L V8; however, for the Aero 6.0L V8 expect 12 mpg city/16 mpg hwy and 13 mpg in combined driving. Saab 9-7X standard safety features include antilock disc brakes, stability control, front-seat side-impact airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and OnStar with crash notification.

Benefits of Driving a 2009 Saab 9-7X Sport Utility

The 2009 Saab 9-7X is a truck-based sport-utility dressed up for the road, with a full roster of serious luxury-car comfort and convenience features. Yet it still has truck-like towing abilities, with a tow rating of up to 6,600 pounds. The sporty Aero model with its powerful V8 and performance-oriented attributes, broadens the 9-7X's appeal to those who might otherwise look to a more expensive model.

What's new for 2009?

The 2009 Saab 9-7X returns largely unchanged. Small technical upgrades include Bluetooth connectivity and standard navigation available with the new Altitude package (4.2i & 5.3i)

Model Strengths

Powerful engine with quick acceleration and towing capability
seemingly limitless list of standard equipment
unique interior styling

Model Review

The 2009 Saab 9-7X, which is offered in three different models. The base 4.2i is powered by a 285-horsepower, 4.2L inline 6-cylinder engine; the 5.3i upgrades to a 300-horsepower, 5.3L V8; and the top-of-the-line, high-performance Aero model gets a 6.0L V8 making 390 horsepower and 395 pound-feet of torque.

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Source: The Car Connection

TheCarConnection.com's editors drove the new Saab 9-7X in order to give you an expert opinion. That's in addition to all the research that TheCarConnection.com has done, gathering some of the most useful information from road tests on the 9-7X to produce this conclusive review.

Forged in an American assembly plant with either a six- or eight-cylinder engine riding in a truck frame, the 2009 9-7X is the nonconformist in Saab's mode lineup. But it looks like a Saab--at least from some angles, if you're squinting.

Because the 9-7X utilizes the same basic mechanical structure as the Buick Rainier, the fact that designers were able to create a Saab persona in the 9-7X is as impressive as it is surprising. From the side, though, the 9-7X reveals its heritage, and it's not so modern or alluring.

Compared to GM's other SUVs, the Chevrolet TrailBlazer and GMC Envoy, the 9-7X is endowed with an interior that's richer in textures and tastefully styled. Out front, the 9-7X's grille fits right in with Saab's newer 9-3 range. For the 4.2i and 5.3i models, a special Altitude Edition is offered and includes DVD touch screen navigation radio and highly polished 18-inch alloy wheels; for the exterior finish, you can choose Carbon Flash and Diamond Silver Metallic. All models receive Bluetooth hands-free telephone connectivity.

Shoppers have a choice of two very different engines. Inside the 4.2i is a commendably smooth 4.2-liter inline six-cylinder engine with 290 horsepower, while the 5.3i is powered by a 300-horsepower V-8 powerplant. The 5.3-liter engine accelerates the 9-7X from 0-60 mph in less than six seconds, but burns a lot of gas in the process. The inline-six musters 14 mpg city, 20 highway, but the V-8 only manages a pitiful 12 mpg city, 16 highway.

A four-speed automatic transmission is fitted to both the inline-six and the V-8. Standard on both models is a fully automatic all-wheel-drive system with a limited-slip rear differential, as well as fully independent suspension with electronically controlled air shocks in the rear. On the road, the Saab 9-7X's ride gets busy, and the steering is vague and lacks any reassuring feedback in corners. The front seats are good for longer trips, but the second row is somewhat tight for adults, and there's no third-row seat offered.

However, the 9-7X possesses excellent towing capacity--ranging up to 6,600 pounds, which is enough to tow even larger boat trailers--and lots of low-end grunt to match.

Features such as an AM/FM/XM six-disc, in-dash CD changer with rear-seat audio controls are all standard equipment on the 2009 Saab 9-7X. An in-dash, DVD-based navigation system is available, as is OnStar turn-by-turn navigation, as well as other options, including a DVD entertainment system, an upgraded Bose audio system, and a power sunroof.

Safety remains an odd blemish--considering the 9-7X wears the badge of an automaker with a legacy of above-average occupant protection. The Saab 9-7X receives only three stars for driver front-impact protection, and four for the front passenger. In side impacts, the Saab 9-7X rates five stars, and it merits four stars for rollover resistance. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rates the 2009 Saab 9-7X as "acceptable" for front impacts and "marginal" for side impacts. Standard features include anti-lock brakes, front and side-curtain airbags, and stability control.

The Bottom Line:

A smart appearance can't mask the 2009 Saab 9-7X's outdated GM truck design with vague handling, middle-of-the-road crash-test scores, and mediocre fuel economy figures.

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Safety Ratings What do the Safety Ratings mean? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) performs independent crash testing of new vehicles and then assigns them a score based on their performance. The overall crash test rating is based on how a vehicle performs in the following tests: Driver Crash Grade: Measures the chance of a serious injury to a crash test dummy that is placed in a driver's seat and driven into a fixed barrier at 35 MPH. A five-star rating means there is 10 percent or less chance of injury. Passenger Crash Grade: Similar to the driver crash grade, only now the focus is on the passenger. Rollover Resistance: Simulates an emergency lane change to measure the likelihood of a vehicle rolling over. A five-star rating means there is 10 percent or less risk of rollover. Side Impact Crash Test - Front: Focuses on the front side of a vehicle. It simulates crashes that can occur in intersections by striking a 3,015-pound weight against the side of a vehicle at 38.5 MPH. A five-star rating means there is 5 percent or less chance of injury. Side Impact Crash Test - Rear: Similar to the front side impact test only now the focus is on the rear passenger.
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