Test Drive Saab 9-3 Sedan Sedan since 2009 Sedan

Simulator

Saab with 1.9 TID engine in a novelty only for Russia. The Swedish concern has already equipped with this unit with a different degree of forcing a ruler 9-3, ignoring our market to the last. It was partly due to the fact that domestic fuel was not suitable for a special filter on the release, designed to accumulate and autonomously burn particles of soot.
Now the problem is solved. Do you think I managed to improve the quality of fuel? Mistake
Neither on rides in Europe, nor on business trips to the Motherland of Sabov, in Sweden, our edition never got 9-3, which consumes diesel. Although the 1.9 TID motor is placed on the Opel line, he also accelerates Cadillac BLS and some more models included in the GM and Fiat concerns.
Today, when Saab's Motor lost in terms of ecology, it became tolerant to the quality of domestic heavy fuel, we had a chance to answer the question: whether a diesel engine was needed for the D + class, under the hood of which in 97 cases out of 100 gasoline aggregates?
Outside, diesel Saab gives only a shield on the lid of the trunk. Inside, too, without change. Chairs without unnecessary sportiness, but with the right profile, a wide back and support in the right places, as before, the body of the pilot SAAB 9-3 will be friendly.
A large steering wheel, not overlapping devices in semi-rays, refers us back in those days when Saab did not belong to GM and did not share the platform with Opel, but lived his, independent life, soaring on the laurels of turbo-engine buildings.
The aircraft theme emphasizes a pleasant cold and attracts, as if in childhood. The key to the central tunnel, gas and no longer be surprised that the bell sounds, familiar to passengers of all airlines: Fasten, we take off!. As if the caring flight attendant is suitable in a minute and will offer to choose between fish and meat for lunch. What preferred?
Preferring branded handling, with clear, unambiguous reactions on the steering wheel and confident passage of turns. Of course, a sense of management is a chip of all Saab 9-3, regardless of the power unit. The steering rack of the machine is equipped not only hydro, but also the electric powerful.
The sluggish work of the first as if the spoon is bothering the sour cream, it will volatile, it is necessary to dial the speed. Hydraulics, on the contrary, provides a sufficiently acute pilot. The final chord is an independent rear suspension, with thrust providing a blowing effect. Together with small rolls, this makes the management of 9-3 truly alive, and most importantly safe.
During the presentation of the updated 9-3 (in the fall of 2007), the racer and older show groups Saab Performance Team Bengt Dal proudly mentioned that their team performs on completely serial sarabi. They say, the handbrake pulled into a couple of clicks, the fuse block was made responsible for the work of the stabilization system and into battle: to twist police sponsors, synchronous snakes and other ways to burn sponsorship rubber.
I think Dal Lukilvil. With a long gearbox gearbox, go on the highway, where you can switch with fifth to the sixth and vice versa. To quickly change the speed, even transmissions are far away, the lever falls under 45 degrees.
You can get used to it, but the envy of a short and clear box of a la subaru legacy I could not have tried personally. However, is it necessary to quickly chasing gear, from the first to six, when is the best nine-third ride in calm mode?
If you do not try to pour the accelerator to the floor, the diesel Saab is simply great. The engine is practically inappropriately rustling under the hood noise insulation layer, the thrust from 2,000 rpm allows you to be measured and quickly accelerated, without spinning the lever in search of the lowest transmission. The pickup is intelligent, soft, without a desire to uncomprombly smear the inhabitants of the cabin on the surface of the chairs. If you have not piloted more powerful, gasoline CAB, diesel control definitely does not seem fresh.
Saab 9-3 1.9 TID is not a combat fighter. Yes, and not a plane at all. It is rather a qualitatively built simulator: with excellent control and spirit of the present pilot. In such a great learn to get along with a thoroughbred chassis, without losing a sense of reliability and security during fast flights. Fast but without warning gas turbine installations, without flushing, without a Saab drive.
And yet: It is said that the gasoline engine is a starting point in order to once again and forever give its preference to diesel. In the case of Saab 9-3, this rule works with accuracy to the opposite.
Posted by: Alexander Mikhailov
Photo: Roman Stunnin
The car is provided for the Test by Atlant M Baltica, the official dealer SAAAA.
 
 
 

A source: Magazine "Wheels" [April 2009]