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| Description |
| The resident sport-ute fans at TheCarConnection.com studied a wide range of road tests to write this definitive review of the 2008 Saab 9-7X. TheCarConnection.com’s truck experts also drove the Saab 9-7X and have added driving impressions and details where they help you make the best decision on a new truck or sport-ute. |
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| Road Test |
At least it looks like a Saab--from some angles. Designers did a commendable job in creating a Saab persona for the same mechanicals that underpin the Buick Rainier. The front grille fits right in with Saab’s newer 9-3 range, and the interior’s richer textures and linear styling are a big improvement on GM’s versions of the ute, which also include the Chevrolet TrailBlazer and GMC Envoy. A special Aero edition gets even better, with blingy 20-inch wheels, a cocoa-colored paint job, and special trim. From the side, though, the 9-7X reveals its heritage--and it’s not so modern or alluring.
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| Positive Points |
- - Saab-like interior
- - Towing capacity
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| Negative Points |
- - Fuel economy
- - Crash-test performance
- - Trucklike handling
- - Inefficient interior
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