2008 9-3

Deletions

• Deleted exterior color: Lime Yellow Metallic on Convertibles
• Deleted exterior color: Silver Metallic on all models

New Features

• New color: Saffron Yellow available on Convertibles only. Not available at start of production.
• New color: (02V) Pepper Green Metallic
• New color: (05U) Snow Silver Metallic
• Bose surround sound system available on Sport Sedan and SportCombi (optional on 2.0T, standard on Aero-not available at start of production)
• All new exterior: All 9-3 models feature a new hood, front fenders, front & rear bumpers, front grill, headlamps, tail lamps and new doors
• Quiet package to reduce road noise
• OnStar standard on all models
• XM Satellite Radio standard on all models
• Rain-sensing wipers standard on all models
• Tire pressure monitor system standard on all models
• 16" 14-spoke alloy wheels on 2.0T models
• 17" 5-spoke low-split alloy wheels on Aero models
• 255 hp on Aero V6 Turbo
• Xenon cornering headlamps standard on Aero, optional on 2.0T
• Black Leather replaces Gray Leather
• Remote open for convertible top standard

Changes

• Revised Premium Package
• Revised Touring Package
• Moonroof package w/remote open and express close (Standard on Aero)

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2008 9-5

Deletions

• (1CU) Silver Metallic exterior color
• (1IU) Chili Red Metallic exterior color
• (1QU) Smoke Beige Metallic exterior color
• (1XU) Nocturne Blue Metallic exterior color
• (1OU) Parchment Silver Metallic exterior color
• (A51) Seats, front leather-appointed

New Features

• Aero Package option adds a 17" 5-spoke high-split alloy wheel
• 02U Pepper Green Metallic exterior color
• 05U Snow Silver Metallic exterior color
• (W9Z) Semi-Aniline Leather upholstery
• (CE1) rain-sensing wipers standard
• Power folding outside mirrors added to Visibility Package

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2008 9-7X

New Features

• (QF8) 18" x 8" (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) high-polished aluminum wheels
• (81U) Cocoa Metallic exterior paint color

I see these cocoa/brown colors are popping up all over the GM model line-ups.

I thought 9-7 was dead

Nothing about the 280HP Black Turbo or AWD?

How much longer until the new 9-5 arrives? I want to see a new Snabb (= 'fast'/'quick' in Swedish)

Nothing about the 280HP Black Turbo or AWD?

yeah i was looking forward for that to be in the additions

How much longer until the new 9-5 arrives? I want to see a new Snabb (= 'fast'/'quick' in Swedish)

2009 for the 9-5 and 2010 for the 9-3 if they keep to the schedule. I hope that they step it up though! Saab needs a total revival/refresh!

No more Lime Yellow.... That sux.

Saab needs work, hella bad.