The new 2008 Saab 9-3 2.0T SportCombi is advanced and sporty, and has features offering convenience and safety as well.  Impressive on this model is the Saab Parking Assist System, which is engineered to help driver’s while maneuvering out of tight spots.  The system provides an audio signal if the vehicle gets to close to an object behind the car.

This ‘08 model includes 2-liter, 4-cylinder turbocharged engine that generates 210-horse power and uses a 6-speed manual gearbox, or optional Sentronic automatic transmission with manual mode.  Electronic Stability, which comes standard in this Saab, applies brake pressure when it senses a skid or slide to get the vehicle back on its intended path of travel.  Traction control, which distributes drive force to the appropriate wheel, adds more security to this model.

Exterior features that make the 9-3 2.0T SportCombi one appealing ride are 16-inch, 14-spoke alloy wheels, body-colored outer door handles and lower bumper, rocker sills and roof-mounted rear spoiler.

Safety is high on the priority list.  The model’s standard features in that area include OnStar, active head restraints for the front occupants airbags protecting from front and side impact and also the Pendelum B-Pillar Side Impact Structure, which interacts with the sills and body-cross members to help provide additional side-impact protection.

As the driver steps inside, it is revealed that attractive style is on the interior as well.  Contributing features include wood-effect trim, metallic-rimmed gauges and a leather-trimmed sports steering wheel.  Passengers are kept at a comfortable state, as this Saab comes standard with dual-zone automatic climate control and also eight-way power adjustable front seats.

Put together in a package of safety, high performance and technology, the new 2008 Saab 9-3 2.0T SportCombi is likely to attract a lot of buyers this year.