One smooth Swede
The 9-3 certainly won't beat you up on our Canadian winter beaten roads. But similar to one of Erik "On The Roof" Carlsson's Monte Carlo Rally-winning early '60's Saab 96s, the 9-3 Convertible may roll, bounce and weave. But by gum, the 9-3 hangs on in the twisties like melted mozzarella cheese to a pizza crust.
It does help that where rivals are heavy with kit, the 9-3 is relatively light. The steering, if not that quick, is at least accurate. And the car's passive rear-wheel steering coaches the Saab through the tighter corners in an unflustered manner.
With inimitable ergonomics, quirky exterior looks, an efficient drivetrain and a never-say-die chassis, the 2007 9-3 Convertible 60th Anniversary Edition can still be considered a direct descendent of Saab's of old.
Excellent ride and handling combination; smooth drivetrain
Noisy with the top up
Nothing
photo:John LeBlanc
The 9-3 certainly won't beat you up on our Canadian winter beaten roads. But similar to one of Erik "On The Roof" Carlsson's Monte Carlo Rally-winning early '60's Saab 96s, the 9-3 Convertible may roll, bounce and weave. But by gum, the 9-3 hangs on in the twisties like melted mozzarella cheese to a pizza crust.
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| The turbocharged 210 hp 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine is a valiant powerplant. |
It does help that where rivals are heavy with kit, the 9-3 is relatively light. The steering, if not that quick, is at least accurate. And the car's passive rear-wheel steering coaches the Saab through the tighter corners in an unflustered manner.
With inimitable ergonomics, quirky exterior looks, an efficient drivetrain and a never-say-die chassis, the 2007 9-3 Convertible 60th Anniversary Edition can still be considered a direct descendent of Saab's of old.
 |
Excellent ride and handling combination; smooth drivetrain
 |
Noisy with the top up
 |
Nothing
photo:John LeBlanc
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