Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon 1.9 TTiD EcoPower Turbo Edition road test
At the 2009 Geneva Motor Show Saab showcased its new EcoPower Technology. Now while this could be passed off as just another example of green marketing spin, it’s hard not to take note of a powerful, 140mph executive saloon that returns an impressive 53.3mpg on the combined cycle.
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This Turbo Edition 9-3’s 1,910cc, 16-valve TTiD EcoPower engine employs a sophisticated twin turbo system – a small turbo for low revs, a bigger one for higher rpm. It produces a useful 178bhp along with a hearty 295lb/ft of torque and on the road this translates to generous and accessible performance under almost all circumstances. Throttle response is quick – there’s no turbo lag here – and the engine is both quiet and refined. With a 6-speed manual transmission (a 6-sp auto is an option) 0-62mph can be achieved in 8 seconds dead along with that more than ample 140mph top speed.
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