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Saab improves efficiency of 9-3 diesel, now up to 44.4 mpg (U.S.)

Saab has just tweaked the diesel versions of the 9-3 to reduce the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Over in Europe, the Saab is available with a 1.9L turbodiesel four in two power flavors. The milder single turbo 150 hp variant is now rated at 44.4 mpg (U.S.) in the sedan or 42.8 mpg (U.S.) in the wagon. The CO2 emissions of the two body styles are now at 139 g/km and 144 g/km respectively. The average 7 percent gains in efficiency are due to revised gearing, taller (lower numerical) final drive ratio, revised engine calibrations and lower ... Read more →

Saab 9-3 Aero now available with diesel in Australia Sam Abuelsamid

The Astra isn't the only GM model getting a new diesel option in Australia. The performance Aero model of the Saab 9-3 is now available with a 177hp 1.9L diesel. The 295lb-ft of torque is apparently ...

New emissions rules may force next gen Saab 9-3 to grow smaller Sam Abuelsamid

Upcoming fuel economy regulations in the U.S. and carbon dioxide emissions limits in Europe appear set to take a bite out of the next generation Saab 9-3. The current 9-3 is derived from GM's Epsilon ...

ABG Driving Impression: 2008 Saab 9-3 Diesel Sam Abuelsamid

Click the Saab 9-3 diesel for a gallery At the GM Powertrain technology show, they offered up a new 2008 Saab 9-3 equipped with a two-stage turbocharged 1.9L Family B diesel engine. The engine is ...

Video: Rick Wagoner on GM's commitment to energy diversity. And new E-Flex concepts soon? Jeremy Korzeniewski

As we mentioned last week, Rick Wagoner, chairman and CEO of GM spoke to the crowd at the Geneva Motor Show last week, and here is a video to prove it. He spoke quite a bit about alternative fuels ...

An internal embargo at GM? Did GM not allow Saab to reveal their plug in hybrid first? 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

As posted earlier, Saab has released a new concept car at the Detroit auto show, according to The Car Connection. The vehicle looks to be a 9-3 convertible, but underneath is a rather high tech vehicle using three electric motors and a CVT transmission in addition to its E100 2.0 liter 4 cylinder ...

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