Updated Saab 9-3

In the Russian market finally a restyled Saab 9-3. Known Team Saab Performance Team recently held a demonstration performance in Moscow. New look 9.3 is now clearly aimed at young buyers: the designers have altered about 70% of all body panels, created a "gloomy" lights with luminous rims, very aggressive front bumper with an original grill from Saab. All this gives a novelty that was missing the previous version - the expressiveness and brilliance. Filling Saab 9-3 was an increase of 5 horsepower, the most powerful version of the 2.8-liter V6 Aero is now 255 horses. In spring 2008, are expected to appear in Russia, limited edition - Turbo X version of the 280 - horsepower engine and all-wheel drive transmission XWD. Say, a version Turbo X in Russia will be represented only 30 copies, so hurry to order. Its price is several thousand dollars higher than the regular version. Generally the cost of restyling Saab 9-3 in the base of about $ 27,000, and with the engine Aero $ 35,000. Updated 09/03 repurposed different chassis and a more "acute" steering. And, according to team members Saab Performance Team, it really felt - the machine has become more predictable and responsive. In addition, an option appeared upscale audio Bose Centerpoint Surround Sound with 11 speakers, bi-xenon headlights swivel system and tire pressure monitoring. At General Motors make a serious bid for the updated Saab 9-3 and hope that major changes will spur demand. After all, a completely new model will be more soon, but the former did not apply to 03.09 Russian bestseller.