2005-2008 Saab 9-7X: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

Saab's first SUV was a truck-type wagon with standard all-wheel drive and available 6- and 8-cyl engines. General Motors owns Saab, and the 9-7X shared its basic architecture from the GM midsize-SUV family that included the Chevrolet TrailBlazer. It had Saab styling cues, a Saab-style dashboard, and the Swedish brand's traditional center-console-mounted ignition switch. Other differences included Saab-specific steering, suspension, and brake systems. It came in a single body length with seating for five. Powertrains were from GM: a 290-hp inline 6-cyl or 300-hp V8. The V8 featured GM's Active Fuel Management, which deactivated four cylinders while cruising to save fuel. A 4-speed automatic was the sole transmission. The AWD lacked low-range gearing. ABS, antiskid system, and load-leveling suspension were standard. So were curtain side airbags with rollover deployment. Power-adjustable pedals and xenon headlights were standard on V8 versions, available on the 6-cyl. A navigation system was optional.