Saab 9-7X
| Saab 9-7X | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Saab (General Motors) |
| Also called | Oldsmobile Bravada (Canada), 2002-04 |
| Production | 2005-2009 |
| Assembly | Moraine, Ohio, United States |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size luxury SUV |
| Body style | 4-door SUV |
| Layout | Front engine, all-wheel drive |
| Platform | GMT360 |
| Related |
Buick Rainier Chevrolet TrailBlazer GMC Envoy Oldsmobile Bravada (2002-04) Isuzu Ascender Chevrolet SSR |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.2 L Vortec I6 5.3 L Vortec V8 6.0 L LS2 V8 |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 4L60-E (4.2L Linear, 5.3L Arc) and 4L70-E (Aero only, 6.0L) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 113.0 in (2,870 mm) |
| Length | 193.2 in (4,907 mm) |
| Width | 75.5 in (1,918 mm) |
| Height | 68.5 in (1,740 mm) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Oldsmobile Bravada |
| Successor | Saab 9-4X |
The Saab 9-7X is a mid-size luxury SUV built by Saab on General Motors' GMT360 platform, which also includes the GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, Oldsmobile Bravada, Isuzu Ascender, and Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
The 9-7X was the first American-built Saab. It was assembled in the same United States Moraine, Ohio, production plant as the other GMT360 SUVs and shared many components with its platform mates. The Saab 9-7X succeeded the Oldsmobile Bravada as GM's flagship mid-size SUV, and was GM's highest priced mid-size SUV. Two first prototypes be made in mid-2002 but still on standart Oldsmobile Bravada chassis without any changes. In fall 2002 Saab Sweden begin work on ,,more Saabish feel" on the car and build team around Per Jansson who make this changes. Most bodyshell was shared with the Bravada, yet its exterior was distinguished by its front fascia, headlamps, hood, front fenders, roof rack, tail lamps, rear licence plate area, wheels, and rear bumper.
The Saab 9-7X was the last of the GMT360 SUVs. It was one of the first Saabs to feature standard all-wheel drive, along with the Saab 9-2X. It was the only GMT360 SUV not available with rear-wheel drive. The 9-7X was the first production Saab with a V8 engine. It also featured substantial chassis revisions, including a 1-inch (25 mm) lower ride height, revised bushings and dampers, and quicker steering to sharpen the handling. Like the Oldsmobile Bravada and Buick Rainier, it featured standard rear air suspension. The interior design was inspired by the Saab 9-5 with features like the console-mounted ignition switch and swing-out cup holder retained. Missing were the "night panel" switch that extinguished all unnecessary dash lighting, as well as the Saab active head restraints.
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