Officially Official: 2008 Saab 9-3 Sedan, SportCombi & Convertible

We have been purposely staying away from all those 2008 Saab 9-3 photos popping up because we’ve been waiting for the official release from Saab itself; and here it is. Saab today officially unveiled the new Saab 9-3 Sedan, SportCombi and the Convertible.

The Saab 9-3 Sedan and SportCombi come with three different choices of a gasoline, diesel or bioethanol engine. The range topper Aero model comes with an all-aluminum 2.8 liter V6 turbocharged engine producing 280 horsepower.

The Saab 9-3 Convertible range topper is powered by a 2.8 liter V6 turbocharged engine produced 255 horsepower.

The most appealing thing about the 2008 Saab 9-3 lineup is the Aero X-inspired front end. Click through for the full press release and images....
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Will_ - 6/11/2007 3:57:28 PM

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I love that front-end. It's as striking as any BMW, without looking like a demon-inspired Holiday.

Rupert - 6/11/2007 5:35:46 PM

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Dentists ALWAYS drive Saabs.
It's like a calling for them.
100hp/litre ain't so bad either.

Rupert - 6/11/2007 5:36:14 PM

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Although they have been doing it for years.

Monk - 6/11/2007 11:07:22 PM

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really? my parents are dentists and we only have MBs

S4cabriofoxone - 6/12/2007 12:38:39 AM

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Oh, believe me, I know the lawyer clichés. That's why I'd be reluctant to get an M3 or 911, because people don't realize that for me, they're not just status symbols.

Rupert - 6/12/2007 11:33:33 AM

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Well a Boat is a pretty good indication you're a sailor...

Chip - 6/11/2007 4:46:40 PM

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That front looks good, but something doesnt gel right with the rest of the car. To me, it looks awkward (which I suppose might be on purpose, it is a Saab afterall). I just wish they would make that interior more Saab, and less GM. The climate, Nav and other trim bits look straight out of any GM product.

chuck717 - 6/11/2007 7:24:29 PM

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Rupert xlnt> When i was in the car business and a Saab pulled in we always said, must be a Dentist? nice take

EnnNorak - 6/11/2007 11:19:01 PM

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The exterior looks good but the lack of interior pics makes this just another stupid teaser.

Matthew1 - 6/12/2007 1:44:29 AM

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Wow Enn, A teaser? With all those pictures?

Saab don't need to release interior photos because it is the same as the current 9-3.

djasondds - 6/12/2007 11:07:35 AM

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Well I confess I am a dentist and I do love the new Saab convertible. However, I only know one dentist who drives a Saab. Many drive MB and Lexus.

chuck717 - 6/12/2007 11:33:55 AM

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Of course Dr. dentist drive other cars, but we use to look at the paper work since not that many Saab's came in for trade and found many were owned by dentist. The conv was always a popular car with them for trade don't know why, it just seemed Saab=dentist for some reason.

djasondds - 6/12/2007 1:22:54 PM

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I guess it is kinda funny you mention that chuck because I bought a new car a couple of months ago and the Saab 3 convertible was in the running! I'm glad I didn't buy it though, because I would already want the newly styled one next year.

chuck717 - 6/12/2007 4:17:04 PM

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I think that professional people like to be different a lot of the times,and certainly a top down Saab can look very nice but not be your cookie cutter look, to take a phrase from the housing lingo.
The Saab for next year looks good if that is what you get it, life is short Dr. good luck