The new 2008 Saab 9-7x 5.3i SUV is a vehicle that combines technology, safety and durability with its ability to ride off-pavement surfaces. Its 5.3-liter, Active Fuel Management 8-cylinder engine produces 300-horse power, with a rating from the Society of Automotive Engineers. The vehicle also uses a four-speed automatic transmission and the Saab-tuned Sport Chassis, which includes lower stance, firmer springs and stiffer shock absorbers are tuned to help provide better cornering, acceleration, and braking.

The all-wheel drive system, important in taking the road off the beaten path, distributes the vehicle’s weight between the front and rear wheels. This system is designed to adjust seamlessly to help hold the road around tight curves or in unforgiving driving climates. AWD also helps with traction.

Features that make the ‘08 9-7x 5.3i SUV a hard vehicle to look away from include 18-inch, six-spoke alloy wheels, integrated roof rails and a body-colored grille and bumpers. Other features that contribute to practicality in this model include integral front fog lamps and headlamp washers.

Inside, French stream contrast stitching and a leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel with audio controls give this Saab style, and additional comfort is provided with dual-zone automatic climate control and eight-way power, heated front seats with lumbar support.

If safety is a priority, look no further than this Saab SUV. Standard features include head curtain side airbags, OnStar, anti-lock brakes and tire-pressure monitoring, which alerts when a significant reduction in pressure occurs in one or more of your vehicle’s tires by illuminating warning light on the instrument panel. The low tire pressure warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.

The 2008 Saab 9-7x 5.3i SUV is safe, reliable and affordable, making it an SUV that will attract many buyers this year.