Saab 9-2X review

the Saab 9-2X Good first attempt at all wheel drive Since Saab has been lagging in the all wheel drive market for the last two decades it makes perfect sence for Big Brother GM to jumpstart the struggling Swedish company. Saab obviously couldnt do it on their own. I like the idea of a proven all wheel drive platform with a Euro body style. Ive been impressed with the WRX for years but have a problem with the exterior looks. Interior on the 9-2X looks fine. What do you expect for 25K? My only complaint would be for more HP. But how many people actually race?
First of all, dont get me wrong, the Subaru WRX is a very fine automobile. But this newest Saab is profoundly sacrilegious. Saab has finally joined the ranks of automotive marques that have sold out on their heritage and automotive roots. (Remember how you felt when the Porsche Cayenne came out?) Thats the exact same feeling I have when I first laid eyes on this Saabaru. Saab has lost its creative quirky edge. But I guess you cant blame them too much, GM is responsible for this. I feel sorry for Swedes who saw their brand be bought out Corporate America, then have the audacity to market a Japanese made car that wont even be sold in Sweden. Totally outrageous. Thanks GM for ruining Saabs mystique. This car is disappointing. I know Saab and Subaru have joined forces... but a blatant cut-and-paste effort? Please... Saab being a luxury brand and all cannot just rip-off an Impreza and call it theirs. True, with WRX under-pinnings , this car could be a class leader, in doubt, in the performance and handling stakes. But surely they can restyle this totally ? I can see an Impreza Wagon from the A-pillars back. And the dash board is like completely Japanese and Impreza! This wouldnt do. True, both brands are mavericks butdiffrenciation is important. Especially for Saab if it really intends to go head-on againsts Volvo, Merc and BMW . Try harder. The customers are NOT blind. View all the user comments on the Saab 9-2X

Engine

Configuration

Subaru B 4

Location

Front, longitudinally mounted

Displacement

1.994 liter / 121.7 cu in

Valvetrain

4 valves / cylinder, DOHC

Fuel feed

Fuel Injection

Aspiration

Single Turbo