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2007 Saab 9-7X Full Review
Date Published: 7/03/08
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2007 Saab 9-7X Review
Saab's SUV gets no changes of note for 2007. General Motors owns Saab, and 9-7X shares its truck-type platform with the Chevrolet TrailBlazer and GMC Envoy. The 9-7X has a Saab-style dashboard and styling cues, as well as the Swedish brand's traditional center-console-mounted ignition switch. Other differences include 9-7X specific suspension, steering, and brakes. It seats five and has all-wheel drive without low-range gearing. Powertrains are from GM: a 290-hp 6-cyl or 300-hp V8. The V8 has GM's Active Fuel Management cylinder deactivation. A 4-speed automatic is the sole transmission. ABS, antiskid system, and load-leveling suspension are standard. So are curtain side airbags with rollover deployment. Power-adjustable pedals and xenon headlights are standard on the V8, available on the 6-cyl. A navigation system is optional.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Premium Midsize SUVs are similar in size and construction to Midsize SUVs. Most, in fact, are gilded versions of Midsize SUVs; though a few are exclusive upscale designs.
Our Best Buys include the Acura MDX, Cadillac SRX, and Lexus RX. Our Recommended picks are the Mercedes-Benz R-Class and Volvo XC90.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Acura MDX, BMW X5, Chrysler Aspen, and Lincoln MKX.
Our Best Buys include the Acura MDX, Cadillac SRX, and Lexus RX. Our Recommended picks are the Mercedes-Benz R-Class and Volvo XC90.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Acura MDX, BMW X5, Chrysler Aspen, and Lincoln MKX.
News
The first--and so far only--American-built Saab dies with the 2007 model year. The 9-7X is a victim of withering demand for truck-type SUVs in general and this General Motors design in particular.
Saab reportedly gets a new SUV for model-year 2009, but it's to be a car-type midsize crossover blending elements of GM's Theta models (Chevrolet Equinox/Pontiac Torrent/Saturn Vue) and the company's new Epsilon 2 global car platform. If this rumor proves true, the resulting "9-4X" would offer front drive and available all-wheel drive linked to a GM-designed V6--probably the corporate 3.6-liter "high feature" unit--and a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Saab reportedly gets a new SUV for model-year 2009, but it's to be a car-type midsize crossover blending elements of GM's Theta models (Chevrolet Equinox/Pontiac Torrent/Saturn Vue) and the company's new Epsilon 2 global car platform. If this rumor proves true, the resulting "9-4X" would offer front drive and available all-wheel drive linked to a GM-designed V6--probably the corporate 3.6-liter "high feature" unit--and a 6-speed automatic transmission.
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2007 Saab 9-7X Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Acceleration | Fuel economy |
| Passenger and cargo room | |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
The 6-cyl provides brisk takeoffs and adequate passing power. The V8 feels measurably stronger on both counts. Hilly terrain means frequent shifting from the standard 4-speed automatic transmission; leading class competitors feature 5- and 6-speed automatics that respond more adeptly to changing power demands. Towing capacity is 6500 lb with the V8.
| Base 6-cyl | Base V8 | Class Average |
| 6 | 7 | 6.2 |
The 6-cyl provides brisk takeoffs and adequate passing power. The V8 feels measurably stronger on both counts. Hilly terrain means frequent shifting from the standard 4-speed automatic transmission; leading class competitors feature 5- and 6-speed automatics that respond more adeptly to changing power demands. Towing capacity is 6500 lb with the V8.
Fuel Economy
No opportunity to measure with 6-cyl. Test V8 averaged 15.0 mpg. All 9-7Xs use regular-grade fuel.
| Base 6-cyl | Base V8 | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 3.6 |
No opportunity to measure with 6-cyl. Test V8 averaged 15.0 mpg. All 9-7Xs use regular-grade fuel.
Ride Quality
Firm and generally composed, helped by standard air-spring rear suspension. Still, some surfaces bring out bounciness inherent to 9-7X's basic GM platform.
| Base 6-cyl | Base V8 | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 5.7 |
Firm and generally composed, helped by standard air-spring rear suspension. Still, some surfaces bring out bounciness inherent to 9-7X's basic GM platform.
Steering/Handling/Braking
Though not car agile, an improvement over GM cousins. Steering direct, nicely weighted. Cornering lean modest with good grip. Braking strong with reassuring pedal feel.
| Base 6-cyl | Base V8 | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5.6 |
Though not car agile, an improvement over GM cousins. Steering direct, nicely weighted. Cornering lean modest with good grip. Braking strong with reassuring pedal feel.
Quietness
Along with Buick Rainier, 9-7X has more sound insulation than GM cousins. Saab has noticeably less wind and road noise than most SUVs, though one test vehicle exhibited excessive wind rush from the front pillars. Unlike the V8, the 6-cyl engine roars at full throttle.
| Base 6-cyl | Base V8 | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6.5 |
Along with Buick Rainier, 9-7X has more sound insulation than GM cousins. Saab has noticeably less wind and road noise than most SUVs, though one test vehicle exhibited excessive wind rush from the front pillars. Unlike the V8, the 6-cyl engine roars at full throttle.
Controls
Also an improvement over GM models. Controls are clear, handy, though adjusting low-mounted climate system demands a long look from road. Interior appointed with Saab-appropriate rich-looking materials, though some elements, including lower door panels, retain cheap plastic feel of GM cousins.
| Base 6-cyl | Base V8 | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 6.5 |
Also an improvement over GM models. Controls are clear, handy, though adjusting low-mounted climate system demands a long look from road. Interior appointed with Saab-appropriate rich-looking materials, though some elements, including lower door panels, retain cheap plastic feel of GM cousins.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Fine head, leg room. Seat comfort OK, but firmer cushions would give better support. Headrests, thick roof pillars interfere with some over-the-shoulder and aft sightlines. Modest step-in height. Available power-adjustable pedals may be helpful to shorter drivers.
| Base 6-cyl | Base V8 | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 7.3 |
Fine head, leg room. Seat comfort OK, but firmer cushions would give better support. Headrests, thick roof pillars interfere with some over-the-shoulder and aft sightlines. Modest step-in height. Available power-adjustable pedals may be helpful to shorter drivers.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Good head and knee room, plus adequate under-seat foot space despite uneven floorboard. Split bench seat comfortable, fairly supportive, but disappointingly lacks the supportive contour found in Saab's 9-3 and 9-5 cars.
| Base 6-cyl | Base V8 | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6.3 |
Good head and knee room, plus adequate under-seat foot space despite uneven floorboard. Split bench seat comfortable, fairly supportive, but disappointingly lacks the supportive contour found in Saab's 9-3 and 9-5 cars.
Cargo Room
OK with rear seatback in place, generous with it folded. Seatback split 60/40, folds easily with help from automatic-folding headrests. Bright metal sill guards and cargo tie-downs look and feel classy. Nice array of small-item storage space in cabin.
| Base 6-cyl | Base V8 | Class Average |
| 9 | 9 | 7.8 |
OK with rear seatback in place, generous with it folded. Seatback split 60/40, folds easily with help from automatic-folding headrests. Bright metal sill guards and cargo tie-downs look and feel classy. Nice array of small-item storage space in cabin.
Value within Class
The 9-7X delivers better driving dynamics and interior design than the General Motors SUVs on which it's based. However, compared with the class-leading Acura MDX, Lexus RX, and Volvo XC90, the Saab falls short in drivetrain refinement and cabin materials.
| Base 6-cyl | Base V8 | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 5.9 |
The 9-7X delivers better driving dynamics and interior design than the General Motors SUVs on which it's based. However, compared with the class-leading Acura MDX, Lexus RX, and Volvo XC90, the Saab falls short in drivetrain refinement and cabin materials.
Total Score
| Base 6-cyl | Base V8 | Class Average |
| 62 | 63 | 61.4 |
Scores for all Premium Midsize Sport-utility Vehicles
| Low Score | 54 | |
| Average Score | 61 | |
| High Score | 82 |
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2007 Saab 9-7X Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 03/26/2007
| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| Base 6-cylinder 4-door wagon | $38,990 | $35,871 | $745 |
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| Base V8 4-door wagon | $40,990 | $37,711 | $745 |
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
Base 6-cylinder
Powertrain
4.2-liter 6-cylinder engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive, limited-slip rear differential.
Safety
Dual front airbags, curtain side airbags w/rollover deployment, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, antiskid system w/rollover sensors, tire-pressure monitor, daytime running lights.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Air conditioning w/dual-zone climate controls, OnStar assistance system w/one year service, power steering, tilt leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, cruise control, leather upholstery, heated 8-way power front bucket seats w/lumbar adjustment, memory system (driver seat, mirrors), center console, cupholders, split folding rear seat, heated power mirrors w/turn signals, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, power sunroof, Bose AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, satellite radio, rear radio controls, digital clock, tachometer, trip computer, outside-temperature indicator, variable-intermittent wipers, universal garage door opener, automatic day/night rearview mirror, visor mirrors, map lights, cargo cover, rear defogger, rear wiper/washer, automatic headlights, floormats.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Theft-deterrent system, rear privacy glass, fog lights, roof rails, trailer hitch receiver and wiring harness.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
Load-leveling suspension, full-size spare tire, 225/55R18 tires, alloy wheels.
Base V8 adds to base 6-cylinder:
Powertrain
5.3-liter V8 engine w/cylinder deactivation.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Power-adjustable pedals.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Xenon headlights w/washers.
Optional Equipment
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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Altitude Edition
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Base 6-cylinder, Base V8
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$3,395
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DVD entertainment system, side steps, polished alloy wheels.
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Prestige Pkg.
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Base 6-cylinder
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$800
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$696
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Power-adjustable pedals, xenon headlights w/washers.
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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Navigation system
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Base 6-cylinder, Base V8
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$2,145
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$1,866
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Deletes in-dash 6-disc CD changer.
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DVD entertainment system
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Base 6-cylinder, Base V8
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$1,300
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$1,131
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Power sunroof delete
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Base 6-cylinder, Base V8
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$0
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$0
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2007 Saab 9-7X Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Saab 9-7X 4-door wagon |
| Wheelbase, in. | 113.0 |
| Overall Length, in. | 193.2 |
| Overall Width, in. | 75.4 |
| Overall Height, in. | 68.5 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 4770 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 80.1 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 22.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 40.2 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 41.4 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 39.6 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 37.1 |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| dohc I6 | ohv V8 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 4.2 /256 | 5.3 /325 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 290 @ 6000 | 300 @ 5200 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 277 @ 3600 | 330 @ 4000 |
| Availability | Standard | Optional |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 4-speed automatic | 15/21 | 15/20 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
 Antilock Brakes Traction Control Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags Curtain Side Airbags Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | Saab 9-7X 4-door wagon |
| Front Impact, Driver | 3 |
| Front Impact, Passenger | 4 |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | 5/100,000 | -- |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4/50,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 6/Unlimited on 9-2X, 9-5 Sedan, 9-5 SportCombi, and 9-7X SUV | 10/unlimited on 9-3 Sport Sedan and 9-3 Convertible |
| Free roadside assistance | 5/100,000 | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | 3/36,000 | 2/24,000 on 9-2x. |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts
and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in:
USA
Drivewheels:
all-wheel drive
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