Saab 9-7X, 2006: The Weekly Driver Car Review
My test ride for the week was the 4.2-liter, 6-cylinder 290-horsepower model. An 8-cylinder, 300-horsepower model is also available. More than 30 SUV options are available in the $35,000-$45,000 price range, but the 9-7X’s Saab traditions immediately differentiate the vehicle from rivals. Most noticeable is the Saab trademark center-console-mounted ignition switch. It’s a nice, practical function and a conversation item, for sure. But it’s also a little illogical considering a driver is required to look at the instrumentation panel to see what gear he or she has engaged. Like other Saabs, the automatic all-wheel drive 9-7X has superior design styles. The cargo area is spacious and features a 60/40 rear seat split rear seat and automatically folding headrests. There are
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