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All Dressed-Up: Saab 9-7X Aero Concept Debuts at SEMAThe sophisticated, jet-originated Saab brand gets in touch with its inner funk and is strutting its new and improved hip side, as the 9-7X Aero Concept debuts at the Specialty Equipment Manufacturer Association trade show here this week.
In a collaboration with the DUB customization company in Los Angeles, Saab's first ever SUV is decked-out with a high-level of specialized elements. Those include:
- 24-inch custom fabricated 'Aero X' wheels and 225/30 Pirelli tires
- Suede and leather interior trim
- Custom front fender side vents
- Custom three-inch lowered suspension
- Borla Performance Exhaust System
- Window and tail light tint
- DVD/TV in-dash double-din head unit
- Four, seven-inch TV monitors for seats
- 15-inch flip down LCD center
- Two amplifiers and two 12-inch sub woofers with custom box
'DUB was really inspired by the Saab Aero X concept car and the 'Born from Jets' theme,' says Myles Kovacs, president and co-founder of DUB Magazine and Industries. 'We wanted to integrate it into a custom vehicle. The 9-7X is a great vehicle to customize. We are very pleased with the outcome. It looks hot.'
The big question at the show very well may be: when will this black beauty go into production? 'Shows such as SEMA provide Saab a terrific opportunity to try new things and quickly get the evolution out in front of the public,' Julie Kenar, Saab Automobile USA 9-7X marketing manager explains. 'This will act as a good gauge for whether this concept is one which resonates with customers.'
Earlier this year, Saab announced the 9-7X Altitude Edition, of which only 500 will be produced. Beyond the extremely rich standard equipment of the 9-7X, the Altitude Edition includes 18' alloy polished wheels, side assist steps, a rear DVD player, and an exclusive carbon fiber gray metallic paint. The package will be offered at a savings of nearly $1,000 than if the items were ordered individually. The package is available on the six-cylinder 9-7X 4.2i and the 9-7X 5.3I V8 - which will bring the total vehicle price (MSRP, destination charge and Altitude package) to $42,130 and $44,130, respectively.
For 2007, OnStar-equipped 9-7X models will feature a new service called OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation, the first factory-installed, fully-integrated GPS navigation system from OnStar. Turn-by-Turn allows consumers to talk to a live advisor, who in turn sends complete step-by-step directions to customers' vehicles through their OnStar system. Also in 2007, a Tire Pressure Monitoring System becomes standard equipment on the 9-7X, and one new color, Crystal Blue metallic, has been added.
The Saab 9-7X, which debuted in the summer of 2005, brings unique Saab characteristics to the SUV segment, including sophisticated styling inside and out, premium quality and design features, and sporty and fun-to-drive performance. With its high-level of standard equipment, the 9-7X offers a terrific value.
Saab is a division of General Motors Corp. Saab Automobile USA is the importer and/or distributor of Saab 9-3, 9-5 and 9-7X automobiles for Saab Automobile AB, Sweden. For the 2007 model year, Saab markets seven engines/transmissions that perform at an EPA-rated 30 mpg on the highway. Saab also offers vehicle warranty coverage for five-years or up to 100,000 miles. Visit www.saabusa.com for more information.Source - GM
In a collaboration with the DUB customization company in Los Angeles, Saab's first ever SUV is decked-out with a high-level of specialized elements. Those include:
- 24-inch custom fabricated 'Aero X' wheels and 225/30 Pirelli tires
- Suede and leather interior trim
- Custom front fender side vents
- Custom three-inch lowered suspension
- Borla Performance Exhaust System
- Window and tail light tint
- DVD/TV in-dash double-din head unit
- Four, seven-inch TV monitors for seats
- 15-inch flip down LCD center
- Two amplifiers and two 12-inch sub woofers with custom box
'DUB was really inspired by the Saab Aero X concept car and the 'Born from Jets' theme,' says Myles Kovacs, president and co-founder of DUB Magazine and Industries. 'We wanted to integrate it into a custom vehicle. The 9-7X is a great vehicle to customize. We are very pleased with the outcome. It looks hot.'
The big question at the show very well may be: when will this black beauty go into production? 'Shows such as SEMA provide Saab a terrific opportunity to try new things and quickly get the evolution out in front of the public,' Julie Kenar, Saab Automobile USA 9-7X marketing manager explains. 'This will act as a good gauge for whether this concept is one which resonates with customers.'
Earlier this year, Saab announced the 9-7X Altitude Edition, of which only 500 will be produced. Beyond the extremely rich standard equipment of the 9-7X, the Altitude Edition includes 18' alloy polished wheels, side assist steps, a rear DVD player, and an exclusive carbon fiber gray metallic paint. The package will be offered at a savings of nearly $1,000 than if the items were ordered individually. The package is available on the six-cylinder 9-7X 4.2i and the 9-7X 5.3I V8 - which will bring the total vehicle price (MSRP, destination charge and Altitude package) to $42,130 and $44,130, respectively.
For 2007, OnStar-equipped 9-7X models will feature a new service called OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation, the first factory-installed, fully-integrated GPS navigation system from OnStar. Turn-by-Turn allows consumers to talk to a live advisor, who in turn sends complete step-by-step directions to customers' vehicles through their OnStar system. Also in 2007, a Tire Pressure Monitoring System becomes standard equipment on the 9-7X, and one new color, Crystal Blue metallic, has been added.
The Saab 9-7X, which debuted in the summer of 2005, brings unique Saab characteristics to the SUV segment, including sophisticated styling inside and out, premium quality and design features, and sporty and fun-to-drive performance. With its high-level of standard equipment, the 9-7X offers a terrific value.
Saab is a division of General Motors Corp. Saab Automobile USA is the importer and/or distributor of Saab 9-3, 9-5 and 9-7X automobiles for Saab Automobile AB, Sweden. For the 2007 model year, Saab markets seven engines/transmissions that perform at an EPA-rated 30 mpg on the highway. Saab also offers vehicle warranty coverage for five-years or up to 100,000 miles. Visit www.saabusa.com for more information.Source - GM
2006 Saab 9-7X Aero Concept |
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| Year | 2006 |
| Make | Saab |
| Model | 9-7X Aero Concept |
| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Body / Chassis | Body-on-Frame |
| Production Years for Series | 2005 - |
| Price | $42,130.00 |
| MPG Highway | 30 |
| Combined MPG | 0.00 |
| Introduced At | 2006 Specialty Equipment Market Association |
| Engine | |
| Engine Configuration | I |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Engine | Vortec 4200 |
| Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
| Displacement | 4195.00 cc | 256 cu in. | 4.2 L. |
| Valves | 24 valves. 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Horsepower | 291.00 BHP (214.2 KW) @ 6000.00 RPM |
| Torque | 277.00 Ft-Lbs (375.6 NM) @ 3600.00 RPM |
| HP / Liter | 69.3 BHP / Liter |
| Redline | 6300 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Petrol |
| Fuel Feed | Fuel Injected |
| Sequential Fuel Injection | |
| Standard Transmission | |
| Gears | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Hydra-Matic 4L60-E | |
| Final Drive | 3.73:1 |
| Dimensions | |
| Cargo Volume | 39.80 cu. ft. |
| Towing Capacity | 6500.001 lbs |
| Standard Payload | 0.00 |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.0 Gal |
| Exterior | |
| Length | 193.201 in | 4907.3 mm. |
| Width | 75.401 in | 1915.2 mm. |
| Height | 65.501 in | 1663.7 mm. |
| Wheelbase | 113.001 in | 2870.2 mm. |
| Front Track | 63.101 in | 1602.8 mm. |
| Rear Track | 62.101 in | 1577.4 mm. |
| Interior | |
| Front Headroom | 40.201 in | 1021.1 mm. |
| Rear Headroom | 39.601 in | 1005.9 mm. |
| Front Legroom | 41.401 in | 1051.6 mm. |
| Rear Legroom | 37.101 in | 942.4 mm. |
| Front Hip Room | 55.511 in | 1410 mm. |
| Rear Hip Room | 58.11 in | 1476 mm. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.501 in | 1485.9 mm. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 58.501 in | 1485.9 mm. |
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| Suspension | |
| Suspension | Front : Independent, double A-arm, 46-mm shocks, 36-mm stabilizer Rear : 5-link solid axle, 36-mm shocks, 24-mm stabilizer bar |
| Steering | |
| Rack and Pinion, Hydraulically-Assisted | |
| Steering Overall Ratio | 18.5:1 |
| Tires / Wheels | |
| Tires | 225/30 Pirelli |
| Wheels | 24-inch |
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