Saab 9-4X – finally an interesting vehicle from the company

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Saab unveiled the entire new 9-4X inspired by Aero X concept, which according to us was greatly looking, so does the 9-4X. The vehicle will offer car-like driving dynamics and best in class performance characteristics. Furthermore, the new Saab 9-4X features advanced XWD mated with DriveSense adaptive chassis for better handling and comfort. Last, the vehicle will provide flexible cargo management system.

Saab 9-4X is powered by 2.8 liter turbocharged V6 with 300 HP ( 221 kW) at 5 500 RPM and 400Nm ( 295 lb-ft ) between 2 000 and 5 000 RPM. It enables the vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds and having a top speed of 230 km/h. The engine is mated to a Adaptive 6-speed automatic transmission.

The standard equipment is just awesome and features a lot of useful extras.

Extensive 9-4X standard equipment:

  • Bi-xenon adaptive headlights with cleaning, automatic levelling
  • Fog lamps
  • Electrically-powered windows and door mirrors
  • Cruise control
  • Dual zone climate control
  • Keyless entry and ignition with start and stop button
  • Color centre console display
  • Steering wheel with audio/phone controls
  • Electric parking brake
  • Night Panel
  • Rear centre headrest, retracting
  • Roof bars, matt aluminum finish
  • Rear cargo cover
  • 20-inch turbine alloy wheels
  • Sentronic steering wheel controls for automatic transmission
  • DriveSense adaptive chassis including variable effort steering
  • Parking assistance front & rear
  • Perforated leather seats
  • Eight-way powered driver/passenger seat adjustment with lumbar support and thigh extension
  • Interior ambient lighting
  • Rain sensing wipers
  • Saab Infotainment Navigation
  • BOSE sound system
  • Power tailgate
  • Auto dimming exterior and rear view mirrors
  • Rear view camera

New Saab 9-4X: Technical Overview

Engine
2792 cc. 6 cylinders,V6
Aluminum cylinder heads and block DOHC, 24-valve
VVT (inlet and exhaust)
Twin-scroll turbocharger
Intercooled
Bosch Motronic ME9.6
Transversely-mounted

Suspension
Front:
MacPherson strut
Aluminum A-arm
Hydraulic dampers
Anti-roll bar
Hydraulic ride bushings

Rear:
Independent, linked H-arm
Coil springs. Gas charged dampers
Anti-roll bar (hollow)

Transmission
6-speed automatic
Steering wheel controls

Steering
Rack and pinion
Variable Effort Steering
Turning circle (curb-to-curb):11.9 m.
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.84

Wheels, Tires
20” x 8″ aluminum, 235/55

Brakes
Dual circuit, vacuum booster
ABS, TCS, ESP®
Discs, Calipers (f/r, mm):
345 x 30, ventilated
Aluminum dual piston
315 x 23, ventilated
Aluminum single piston

Weights
Curb (kg): 2085 – 2135
Max. towing weight: 2,000 kg
Weight distribution (%, f/r): 57 / 43

Capacities
Load capacity (litres):
2nd seat row up: 485

Cooling system (liters):
12.8 (2.8 turboV6)

Engine oil (liters):
6.0 (2.8 turbo V6)

Fuel tank (liters):
80

Drag co-efficient
0.38

Performance

ENGINE VARIANT 2.8 turbo V6
Availability 9-4X Aero
Max. ouput (hp / kW)
Rpm
300 / 221
5,500
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft)
Rpm
400 / 295
2,000 – 5,000
Bore / Stroke (mm) 89.0 x 74.8
Compression Ratio 9.5: 1
PERFORMANCE
0-100 kph (s) 8.3
Top speed (kph) 230
FUEL CONSUMPTION (l/100 km)
Combined tba
Extra-urban tba
Urban tba
CO2 (g/km) tba

tba = to be announced. Fuel consumption and CO2 data yet to be finalized

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