The new 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero SportCombi offers high performance, safety and technology with its many impressive features. It handles the road well with its 2.8-liter, 6-cylinder turbocharged engine that produces 255-horse power. Driving style is owned by the person behind the wheel, as transmission options include 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed Sentronic automatic transmission that has a manual mode.

With features like anti-lock brakes, tire-pressure monitoring, traction control and Electronic Brake Force Distribution, this Saab seems to be one of the safest rides out there. EBFD helps distribute brake force between the front and rear wheels depending on how the car is loaded. EBD is designed to help reduce stopping distances, particularly when carrying heavy loads. There’s also Electronic Stability, which adjusts brake pressure if the system senses a skid or steering mistake, and gets the vehicle back on its intended path.

Working on the exterior appearance of the ‘08 9-3 Aero SportCombi are features like 17-inch, five-spoke alloy wheels, Xenon cornering headlamps, dual bright-finish exhaust tailpipes, and a rear matte chrome décor strip.

It will be hard for passengers to be bored while riding in this model. Entertainment is provided with the 9-3 Aero SportCombi’s Bose Centerpoint Surround Sound System, which comes standard. Also included are a 6-disc in-dash CD player, satellite radio and MP3 playback capability. A DVD-based navigation system also is available.

Safety is found throughout this model, with standard features like airbags protecting from front and side impact. As sleek as the 9-3 Aero SportCombi is, the family was kept in mind during the design process. This Saab includes LATCH, which has child-seat top-tether anchors in the rear seats.

The new 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero SportCombi is a combination of power, security and technology, and seems to have something to appeal to everyone in the market.