Revealed New 2011 Saab 9-4X SUV Review And Specification
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 by dev
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| New 2011 Saab 9-4X SUV Review And Specification |
Today Revealed New 2011 Saab 9-4X SUV Review And Specification.The 9-4x model will offer its future buyers the possibility to choose between two V6 engines, starting with a 265 hp and 223 Nm of torque, 3.0-liter with direct-injection technology, and followed by a turbocharged 2.8-liter unit, which delivers 300 hp and 295 Nm of torque. Both engines feature six-speed manual transmissions, under an adaptive, electronic control.
The customers are offered the V6 with a front-wheel drive, thus propelling from zero to 60 mph in only 7.9 seconds, or an all-wheel-drive system, reaching 60 mph in just 8.4 seconds.
The 300 hp engine comes available exclusively in Aero specification with XWD, being able to provide 7.7 seconds for accelerating from zero to 60 mph and an average city/highway fuel consumption of 18 mpg.
Some confusion arises as in Saab's press reports, the acceleration is achieved in 8.3 seconds. Furthermore, Saab N.A. announces that both V6 powerplants reach a top speed of 209 km/h, while the Saab Europe announces 210 km/h for the 265 hp engine and 230 km/h for the 300 hp unit.
Shall it be simply a misunderstanding of the figures released by the press?
The Saab CEOs firmly state that, by releasing the 9-4x, the brand gains appeal, allowing them to enter the crossover segment, thus reflecting their brand values in important areas.
With no price specifications revealed, probably they will be announced shortly, and following sales in Europe and other markets starting with August, the 9-4x is also due to arrive in North American showrooms in May 2010.The same can be said about the interior, with differences limited to the air vent designs and the less flashy decorative trim.
The Swedish automaker says the 9-4X "is aligned in looks and size between the 9-3X all-rounder and new 9-5 sedan."
At launch, the 9-4X will offer buyers on both sides of the Atlantic two V6 engine choices, a naturally-aspirated 3.0-liter with direct-injection tech producing 265HP and 223 lb-ft (302Nm), or a 2.8-liter unit with a twin-scroll turbocharger delivering 300HP and 295 lb-ft (400Nm). Both V6 powerplants are mated to six-speed automatic transmissions under adaptive, electronic control.
The base 265HP V6 is available with front-wheel drive or Saab's XWD all-wheel drive system. With front-wheel drive, it propels the 9-4X from zero to 60 mph in just 7.9 seconds or 8.4 seconds with XWD and is expected to enable estimated city/highway combined fuel consumption of 20 mpg or 19 mpg with XWD.
Saab notes on its European press release that the FWD model goes from 0-100km/h in 9.0 seconds - apparently one of the two numbers is wrong as there's no way we can have a 1 second difference between the two sprint times.
As for the 300HP V6 which is available exclusively in Aero specification with XWD, It delivers zero to 60 mph [96km/h] acceleration in 7.7 seconds and estimated city/highway combined fuel consumption of 18 mpg. Again, the acceleration figures don't match with Saab's Euro press release saying 0-100 km/h acceleration comes in 8.3 seconds.
Furthering the confusion, Saab N.A. says both the 265HP V6 and 300HP V6 models achieve a top speed of 130mph, equal to 209km/h, while Saab Europe says the 265HP model goes up to 210km/h [131mph] and the 300HP version 230km/h [143mph]. Unless it's something we're not aware of, it looks like someone messed up the numbers on one of the two press releases.
New 2011 Saab 9-4X SUV significantly broadens the appeal of the Saab brand," stated Saab CEO Jan Åke Jonsson, "It gives us entry to the fast-growing crossover segment with a vehicle that reflects our brand values in key areas, such as progressive Scandinavian design and sporty, responsible driving performance. The 9-4X is an exciting package and we're confident it will appeal to many existing Saab owners, as well as win new customers for the brand."
The 9-4X is scheduled to arrive in North American dealerships in May next year, with sales in Europe and other global markets due to begin from August. Prices and more detailed specs will be announced shortly before sales start next year.
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