9-4X BioPower Concept
Entering a new territory.
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3/3/2009 4:24 PM
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3/3/2009 4:17 PM
Saab unveils Alcohol Lock-Out Concept to discourage drinking and driving
Last year 29 percent of all drivers killed in car accidents on Swedish roads and 25 percent of all drivers killed in car accidents in Europe* can be attributed to drunk driving. To help alleviate this problem, Saab is now developing a unique, miniature alcohol-sensing device which will assist drivers in observing drunk-driving laws.
The Saab ‘Alcokey´ concept includes a small mouthpiece in the car´s key fob. A transponder communicates with the car´s electronic control unit, keeping the engine immobilised if a breath sample from the driver is found to contain alcohol above the permitted level. Such a device could be made available as an accessory through Saab dealers and is currently under evaluation and development in response to increasing concern about drunk-driving, particularly among companies and public services in Sweden responsible for operating large fleets of cars. Tests with a prototype for the Saab 9-5 model are expected to verify its reliability and accuracy. The concept is intended as a convenient and inexpensive means of measuring a driver´s alcohol level without the need to install more costly, fixed apparatus inside the car. In commercial production the ‘Alcokey´ concept would cost about 250 Euros, or a tenth of the cost of a fixed system installed inside the car. Saab intends to demonstrate the concept in conjunction with a safety seminar in Tylösand, Sweden, in August.
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3/3/2009 4:08 PM
Sharper Looks Showcase Enhanced Performance
The new Saab 9-3 range will feature bold new styling, inspired by the award-winning Aero X concept car, backed by cutting edge technology for greater driving appeal.
With all-new bonnet, front bumper and wings, ‘signature´ lighting, new door panels and rear styling features, the latest generation 9-3 acquires a more focused, assertive stance, reflecting the introduction of technical advances aimed at delivering an even more rewarding experience behind the wheel.
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3/3/2009 3:57 PM
Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan Is First Car Named "Double Best Pick" in IIHS Crash Tests
Saab's "Real-Life Safety" philosophy earned the Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan a "Double Best Pick" designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the first passenger car to achieve this distinction.
Eight mid-size cars were crashed in the latest round of IIHS side-impact testing. The Saab 9-3 is the only mid-size car yet to earn a "Best Pick" in the test. Important to note is that this result was achieved with standard equipment only. Among the Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan's standard safety features are adaptive, dual-stage front airbags, side-impact airbags engineered into the front seats, seat belts featuring crash pre-tensioners and load limiters, and Saab's "second generation" Saab Active Head Restraint (SAHR 2). In addition to the seat-mounted side-impact airbags, the Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan also features side-curtain airbags that deploy from the ceiling, offering protection to front and rear occupants. This added protection is especially effective during an offset frontal crash, as the IIHS test duplicates, when the vehicle rotates after the collision.
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2/16/2009 8:35 AM
Five-star safety.
Goes great with the five-star performance.
A few months ago we introduced the all new Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan to the world's motoring journalists. Their verdict was overwhelming. Not only did it get high marks for crisp road-handling and intuitive responsiveness, but it created a buzz about a new level of "driving excitement" from Saab.
Now the car has also been tested by the independent Euro NCAP safety institute. The result? Five stars, top score. Which just goes to show that exhilaration and safety don't have to be incompatible.
For the complete test report, visit the Euro NCAP web page:
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1/1/2009 10:28 AM
Saab BioPower game
Play the BioPower Challenge and drive a Saab 9-3 SportCombi BioPower between two locations in the shortest possible time. Try three different routes: Inland, driving from Gothenburg to Trollhättan; Coast with a drive from Trollhättan to the Swedish village of Fiskebäckskil (where the new Saab 9-3 is launched during summer 2007); and Mountain, where you drive on an icy road from Narvik in Norway to Jukkasjärvi in Sweden.
The car in the game can be fuelled with either bioethanol or petrol. But choose wisely because the bioethanol has a much more powerful impact on both speed and acceleration. Just as in real life, choosing environmentally friendly fuel also means getting more power out of your car.
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