The new 2008 Saab 9-3 2.0T Convertible is both innovative and convenient, with features that also offer safety and practicality. Impressive on this year’s model is the Saab theft-deterrent system, including an engine immobilizer. This system comes standard and reacts by sounding an alarm and flashing the lights if someone tries to enter the car. The engine immobilizer starts the engine only after recognizing a unique rolling electronic key code.

The ‘08 9-3 2.0T Convertible is equipped with a 4-cylinder turbocharged engine that produces 210-horse power and uses a 6-speed manual gearbox, which has a hydraulically activated clutch. Also available on this model is 5-speed Sentronic automatic transmission with manual mode, letting the driver control the car at a preferred style.

This Saab comes with several standard safety features, including active head restraints for the front seats, OnStar, anti-lock brakes and airbag protection from front and side impact. Also included in the 9-3 2.0T Convertible, showing that its sleek and sporty design still keeps the family in mind, are child seat top-tether anchors for the rear seats, using the LATCH system.

Aerodynamic headlamps, 16-inch, 14-spoke alloy wheels and body-color-matched surround trim make the 9-3 2.0T Convertible more attractive, while features like 6-jet high-pressure windshield washers and optional Xenon cornering headlamps add to practicality in this vehicle.

Entertainment comes in abundance in this Saab. For example, the audio system includes seven speakers and a CD player and satellite radio, rear mast antenna and MP3 playback capabilities. DVD navigation also is available. Interior comfort is provided with power, heated front seats that are leather-appointed. Also, there’s a remote-open feature for the convertible top.

Innovative, secure and reliable – that’s the new 2008 Saab 9-3 2.0T Convertible in a nutshell, making it a car that will likely be desired by many this year.