Austria: Less is the new more, the new Saab 9-3 from € 23.990

Weniger ist das neue Mehr
Weniger CO2 - weniger Verbrauch - weniger bezahlen

Source: Saab Austria
Date: 19 November 2010

Vienna: Under the new slogan "Less is the new more" we mean:

• Best in class CO2 emissions of 119 g / km
• a sensational price of € 23,990, -
• an average fuel consumption of 4.5 l/100 km (USA: 52 mpg)

With a starting price of € 23,990, - for the Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan, the Saab 1.9 TTiD has a new market position in Austria. For customers, this means a price cut of over € 6000, - over the previous model years.

Class-leading CO2 emissions of 119 g / km will be offered in the latest model of the Saab 9-3, with an overall reduction in CO2 emissions by 10%.

All diesel engines of model year 2011 are equipped with a two-stage turbocharger. The Sport Sedan (SportLimousine ) with its 180 hp 1.9 TTiD engine has CO2 emissions of just 119 g / km and an exceptionally low fuel consumption of an average of 4.5 l/100 km in combined use. Measured in CO2 per horsepower, this combination actually offers the highest power efficiency in the compact class.

The manual transmission models in Vector and Linear trim achieve an excellent average fuel consumption in combined use of 4.5 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of 119 g / km. The corresponding figures for the SportCombi are 4.6 l/100 km and 122 g / km and for the 9-3 Convertible model, available with 160 and 180 hp engines, of 5.1 liters per 100 km and 134 g / km.

Stefan Mladek, Country Director Saab Austria: "With the customer price starting at € 23.990 for the Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan, we have achieved the best position in the market. All diesel models include the stationary engine heater as standard equipment. This a big advantage for the customer on cold winter days. After the market launch of the Saab 9-5, this is another strong sign of life from the Saab brand in Austria. "



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