Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
While it was still under GM's control, Saab introduced a new generation of the 9-3 in 2002, while in the following year, it unveiled the convertible version.
Even though the 9-3 was not available as a coupe, the carmaker decided to build a convertible version for this lineup, besides the sedan and the station wagon. It was heavier than its siblings and was less fuel-efficient than those. Still, it achieved its objective: to offer a more pleasant driving experience.
The new front fascia was already established by its siblings, but it was slightly enhanced, raising the production costs and driving GM's execs mad in their Detroit offices. Nevertheless, though, the car looked both elegant and sporty. Its tilted headlights and specific grille that resembled an aircraft were accompanied by a lower apron with an extended lower lip. That was not added there just for aerodynamic purposes but also to enhance pedestrian protection. Saab was a brand focused on safety. From its profile, the thick A-pillars were the only ones that had to protect the occupants in an unlikely event of a roll-over accident. Behind the cabin, a hardcover protected the canvas roof when retracted and featured a pair of bulges. At the back, depending on the trim level, the 9-3 Convertible featured a small lip spoiler on the trunk's lid.
Inside, the leather-wrapped interior was standard for the upper trim level. The front bucket seats provided enhanced side support thanks to the high-bolstered areas. However, even though it was advertised as a convertible with four seats, the rear passengers were not very happy with the legroom provided. Last but not least, the trunk was not that spacious either.
Under the hood, Saab installed a choice of engines from its own basket or carried over from General Motors, such as the turbo-diesel units.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5AT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1988 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 5500 RPM 150 HP @ 5500 RPM 148 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 240 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.5 in (4636 mm) |
Width: | 69.4 in (1763 mm) |
Height: | 56.5 in (1435 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.3 in (2675 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3483 lbs (1580 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4497 lbs (2040 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 233 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1988 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 5500 RPM 150 HP @ 5500 RPM 148 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 240 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.5 in (4636 mm) |
Width: | 69.4 in (1763 mm) |
Height: | 56.5 in (1435 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.3 in (2675 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3417.2 lbs (1550 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4497.4 lbs (2040 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 206 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5AT FWD (175 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 129 KW @ 5500 RPM 175 HP @ 5500 RPM 173 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 195 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 264 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 134 mph (216 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.5 in (4636 mm) |
Width: | 69.4 in (1763 mm) |
Height: | 56.5 in (1435 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.3 in (2675 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3483 lbs (1580 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4497 lbs (2040 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 232 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (175 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 129 KW @ 5500 RPM 175 HP @ 5500 RPM 173 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 195 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 264 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 140 mph (225 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.5 in (4636 mm) |
Width: | 69.4 in (1763 mm) |
Height: | 56.5 in (1435 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.3 in (2675 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3417.2 lbs (1550 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4497.4 lbs (2040 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 212 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 6MT FWD (175 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 129 KW @ 5500 RPM 175 HP @ 5500 RPM 173 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 195 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 264 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 137 mph (220 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.5 in (4636 mm) |
Width: | 69.4 in (1763 mm) |
Height: | 56.5 in (1435 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.3 in (2675 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3417 lbs (1550 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4497 lbs (2040 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 212 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TS 5AT FWD (210 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 154 KW @ 5500 RPM 209 HP @ 5500 RPM 207 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 300 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 140 mph (225 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.5 in (4636 mm) |
Width: | 69.4 in (1763 mm) |
Height: | 56.5 in (1435 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.3 in (2675 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3516 lbs (1595 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4608 lbs (2090 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | Infinity mpg US (0 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 235 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TS 5MT FWD (210 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 154 KW @ 5500 RPM 209 HP @ 5500 RPM 207 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 300 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 146 mph (235 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.5 in (4636 mm) |
Width: | 69.4 in (1763 mm) |
Height: | 56.5 in (1435 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.3 in (2675 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3450 lbs (1565 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4608 lbs (2090 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 218 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TS 6MT FWD (210 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 154 KW @ 5500 RPM 209 HP @ 5500 RPM 207 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 300 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.5 in (4636 mm) |
Width: | 69.4 in (1763 mm) |
Height: | 56.5 in (1435 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.3 in (2675 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3472 lbs (1575 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4608 lbs (2090 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | Infinity mpg US (0 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 213 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TiD 5AT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1910 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 4000 RPM 150 HP @ 4000 RPM 148 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 320 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.5 in (4636 mm) |
Width: | 69.4 in (1763 mm) |
Height: | 56.5 in (1435 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.3 in (2675 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3649 lbs (1655 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4497 lbs (2040 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 194 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TiD 5MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1910 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 4000 RPM 150 HP @ 4000 RPM 148 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 320 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.5 in (4636 mm) |
Width: | 69.4 in (1763 mm) |
Height: | 56.5 in (1435 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.3 in (2675 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3649 lbs (1655 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4497 lbs (2040 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 55.4 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 44.8 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 159 g/km |