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Replacing the current Saloon, SportWagon, Convertibles and 9-3X specifications the 9-3 MY12 range is distinguished by new front bumpers and signiture Saab ice block headlamps. Inside the instrument panel, cabin decor and sear upholstery are all given a fresh look. Two specifications are offered in the UK, SE and Aero.
Under the bonnet, new 2.0litre petrol engines give 163hp and 220hp with direct injection, variable valve timing and twin scroll turbocharging. Combined cycle fule consuumption and CO2 emissions are reduced on average by 4% across the range.
These new engines join the current 130/160/180 hp 1.9 litre TTid twin turbo diesel line-up which offers very competitive CO2 emissions of just 119 g/km in both the Saloon and SportWagon - class leading effciency in terms of CO2 per unit of horsepower for the 180hp varient. Further fine tuning has now also delivered a remarkable 119 g/km for the SportWagon together with equally impressive 62.8mpg combine cycle fuel consumption.
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