SUV makeover.The 9-7X, Saab's first SUV, fills an important hole in the company lineup. Until now even Saab loyalists Loyalists, in the American Revolution, colonials who adhered to the British cause. The patriots referred to them as Tories. Although Loyalists were found in all social classes and occupations, a disproportionately large number were engaged in commerce and the have had to leave the brand when their cargo and passenger needs required an SUV. Onto GM's TrailBlazer architecture, engineers superimposed su·per·im·pose tr.v. su·per·im·posed, su·per·im·pos·ing, su·per·im·pos·es 1. To lay or place (something) on or over something else. 2. Saab's approach to handling, comfort, and design--a complete makeover that would make the Queer Eye Queer Eye (originally Queer Eye for the Straight Guy)[1] is an hour-long American Emmy award-winning television gay series that premiered on the Bravo cable television network on July 15, 2003, and promptly became both a surprise hit and one of the most guys proud. While the 9-7X's look is most distinctly Saab, especially from the front, there are hints of GM lines toward its rear end. The engineers also went to town on the undercarriage, significantly tweaking tweaking Vox populi Fine-tuning to produce optimal results the suspension, lowering the vehicle, and providing handling characteristics much improved over the TrailBlazer. Inside, the 9-7X's cockpit-like dashboard layout and functionality will make current Saab owners feel right at home, The ignition switch Noun 1. ignition switch - switch that operates a solenoid that closes a circuit to operate the starter ignition system, ignition - the mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engine is mounted on the console between the driver and passenger seats in classic Saab fashion. Options deliver great bang for the buck and include GM's StabiliTrak stability control system, OnStar, XM Satellite Radio, a Bose sound system, and a host of safety features. The vehicle has either a 4.2-liter, 275-horsepower six-cylinder in-line engine or a 5.3-liter, 300-horsepower VB Displacement on Demand engine. Displacement on Demand means that the V8 will seamlessly switch from four cylinders to all eight when load or power demands require it. The 9-7X is the first SUV to offer this fuel-saving option in the midsize luxury SUV This article may contain original research or unverified claims. Please help Wikipedia by adding references. See the for details. This article has been tagged since October 2007. class. |
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