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2009 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan

The 2009 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan was released to mixed consumer reviews. To some consumers, the high safety rating of the Saab 9-3 series is worth the high starting price for this type of model. However, General Motors has several other vehicles that are comparable for features and performance, while being priced much less than the 2009 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan.

One of the main selling points on the 2009 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan is its top ranking in safety features by the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. For the past five years, the 9-3 Sport Sedan has dominated the top of the list in safety, which is extremely rare for a self-proclaimed luxury vehicle. In front and side crash tests, the Saab 9-3 has the highest rating, while the Saab 9-3′s unique head restraints give the 9-3 an advanced system for keeping driver and passengers safe in a rear-end collision. This system is now referred to as SAHR (Saab Active Head Restraints), and is now a standard feature in all current Saab models.

The 2009 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan basic model includes a 210 horsepower 4-cylinder engine, which can be designed in either a six-speed manual or a five-speed automatic transmission (in front-wheel drive models). For an all-wheel drive model, a six speed automatic transmission is available. For the 2009 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan Aero, a 280 horsepower V-6 engine is included.

Even with these features, the 2009 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan is outshined by vehicles such as the 2009 Acura TSX, both in standard features, overall performance, and price. The 2009 Saab 9-3 Sport sedan is also slightly lacking in stylistic refinement, being a bit sub-par in overall visual appeal. Though the top-rated safety status of the 2009 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan may be a good reason to purchase this car, as far as price, there are some better options available.

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