Saab 9-4X – finally an interesting vehicle from the company
Saab unveiled the entire new 9-4X inspired by Aero X concept, which according to us was greatly looking, so does the 9-4X. The vehicle will offer car-like driving dynamics and best in class performance characteristics. Furthermore, the new Saab 9-4X features advanced XWD mated with DriveSense adaptive chassis for better handling and comfort. Last, the vehicle will provide flexible cargo management system.
Saab 9-4X is powered by 2.8 liter turbocharged V6 with 300 HP ( 221 kW) at 5 500 RPM and 400Nm ( 295 lb-ft ) between 2 000 and 5 000 RPM. It enables the vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds and having a top speed of 230 km/h. The engine is mated to a Adaptive 6-speed automatic transmission.
The standard equipment is just awesome and features a lot of useful extras.
Extensive 9-4X standard equipment:
- Bi-xenon adaptive headlights with cleaning, automatic levelling
- Fog lamps
- Electrically-powered windows and door mirrors
- Cruise control
- Dual zone climate control
- Keyless entry and ignition with start and stop button
- Color centre console display
- Steering wheel with audio/phone controls
- Electric parking brake
- Night Panel
- Rear centre headrest, retracting
- Roof bars, matt aluminum finish
- Rear cargo cover
- 20-inch turbine alloy wheels
- Sentronic steering wheel controls for automatic transmission
- DriveSense adaptive chassis including variable effort steering
- Parking assistance front & rear
- Perforated leather seats
- Eight-way powered driver/passenger seat adjustment with lumbar support and thigh extension
- Interior ambient lighting
- Rain sensing wipers
- Saab Infotainment Navigation
- BOSE sound system
- Power tailgate
- Auto dimming exterior and rear view mirrors
- Rear view camera
New Saab 9-4X: Technical Overview
Engine
2792 cc. 6 cylinders,V6
Aluminum cylinder heads and block DOHC, 24-valve
VVT (inlet and exhaust)
Twin-scroll turbocharger
Intercooled
Bosch Motronic ME9.6
Transversely-mounted
Suspension Front: MacPherson strut Aluminum A-arm Hydraulic dampers Anti-roll bar Hydraulic ride bushings Rear: Independent, linked H-arm Coil springs. Gas charged dampers Anti-roll bar (hollow) Transmission 6-speed automatic Steering wheel controls Steering Rack and pinion Variable Effort Steering Turning circle (curb-to-curb):11.9 m. Turns lock-to-lock: 2.84 |
Wheels, Tires
20" x 8" aluminum, 235/55
Brakes Dual circuit, vacuum booster ABS, TCS, ESP® Discs, Calipers (f/r, mm): 345 x 30, ventilated Aluminum dual piston 315 x 23, ventilated Aluminum single piston Weights Curb (kg): 2085 – 2135 Max. towing weight: 2,000 kg Weight distribution (%, f/r): 57 / 43 Capacities Load capacity (litres): 2nd seat row up: 485 Cooling system (liters): 12.8 (2.8 turboV6) Engine oil (liters): 6.0 (2.8 turbo V6) Fuel tank (liters): 80 Drag co-efficient 0.38 |
Performance
ENGINE VARIANT | 2.8 turbo V6 |
Availability | 9-4X Aero |
Max. ouput (hp / kW) Rpm | 300 / 221 5,500 |
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) Rpm | 400 / 295 2,000 - 5,000 |
Bore / Stroke (mm) | 89.0 x 74.8 |
Compression Ratio | 9.5: 1 |
PERFORMANCE | |
0-100 kph (s) | 8.3 |
Top speed (kph) | 230 |
FUEL CONSUMPTION (l/100 km) | |
Combined | tba |
Extra-urban | tba |
Urban | tba |
CO2 (g/km) | tba |
tba = to be announced. Fuel consumption and CO2 data yet to be finalized