Overview & Reviews

The 9-2X is an all-new sport wagon from Saab. Sporty and versatile, it shares its platform and mechanicals with Subaru's Impreza wagon.

• Sporty good looks, forgiving ride quality without sacrificing road feel and handling precision, punchy acceleration on turbo models.

• Interior more Subaru than Saab, lacks premium features like a navigation system and stability control.

User Reviews:

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  Best Value in 5-door sport compact - 2005 Saab 9-2X
  By Suub - March 24 - 8:16 am

  This 5-door Saab/Suub/Saabaru (pick your poison) is a step up from the great Impreza WRX wagon. More precise and comfortable handling, better body design, increased noise reduction, and overall better good looks differentiate this vehicle greatly from the Subaru. Its price is a bit on the steep side, but its worth every penny. If the performance isnt quite up to snuff, you can always add aftermarket power toys to blow away the competition! I love this car, and Ive owned and test-driven several 5- doors. This is by far the best of the bunch! Too bad theyre practically sold out of the 05s. Buy an 06--you wont regret it!

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  Excellent Saab! - 2005 Saab 9-2X
  By Dennis - February 24 - 12:56 pm

  I have had my Saab 9-2X for four monthsnow and it has 6,000 miles. I haventhad a single problem with it and enjoy driving it more every day. Mine is the non-turbocharged Linear but I find there is plenty of power. It is an automatic with the upgraded interior - leather,heated seats, great sound system. Sure its a Subaru underneath but that will only maximize its longevity and Saab did a great job with the exterior and interior design. I highly recommend this car!

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  I Love My Saaburu - 2005 Saab 9-2X
  By Oolon Coluphid - February 22 - 2:36 am

  This car is so much fun to drive that my wife and I regularly fight over the keys.

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  the perfect AWD sport wagon - 2005 Saab 9-2X
  By jvo - February 16 - 5:20 pm

  After driving this car for about 4000 miles I absolutely love it. The AWD is excellent in South Florida rain and Ive found the usable cargo space to be near that of my previous 96 4runner. After about a 1200 mile breakin period Ive notice a significant improvement in gas mileage to around 27 mpg (combined city/highway). The seats were supportive and comfortable on the numerous 3-4 hour trips Ive taken. Perhaps the best attributes of this car are the combination of Japanese reliability, European luxury service, and GM employee pricing. I repeatedly get inquiries and compliments on my unique car.

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  Great buy - 2005 Saab 9-2X
  By Gina - February 12 - 7:36 pm

  Great car. Love the free oil changes and maintenance. Have not had one problem except using the wrong gasoline. Must use detergent gasoline (Shell, Amoco, etc). non-detergent gasoline will slow start-ups. Very comfortable car.

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  Fit for me and fun to drive - 2005 Saab 9-2X
  By sagebrush - January 28 - 9:13 pm

  I choose this car for fit to my driving style, safety and fun to drive. I like a manual, compact car and the styling suited my step up from traditional GM cars. I knew it was a Saaburu - but for someone who wanted a manual 5 sp with AWD, and didnt look like a boys car (Im middle-aged professional woman), the 9-2X is a kick to drive. I feel safe with some fun power. I hit a deer doing 50 mph and the car didnt even quiver (the windshield didnt fare too well - but held). While I dont disagree with the reviews - I still love my car - and that is what counts.

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  Y not WRX - 2005 Saab 9-2X
  By Awdride - January 27 - 10:00 am

  This is a great car but for alot less you can find a nice cheap used WRX wagon on ebay. Actually Subaru designed the 9-2x for saab thats why they look exactly the same. great car.

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  Electrical Problems - beware - 2005 Saab 9-2X
  By Disgruntled Saab Man - January 23 - 9:06 am

  I had heard Saab was reliable and the new models did have pazazz and class. Wrong. Uncomfortable seats, and from the first I had problems with electrical. After setting for 3-4 days, the battery was completely dead. Then it would be fine for a month or so; then repeat the problem. The dealer was clueless. They replaced the battery and the alternator, which I told them was not the problem. I had a Jeep once with same problem. It was a wiring problem that drained the system. But, they knew best. Finally they offered me an insulting trade down to a used VW with outrageous payments. I took it to Carmax and got a Honda. Carmax is where I now buy all of my cars (Hondas). Great place.

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  Saab 9-2X Fun! - 2005 Saab 9-2X
  By Alisa - December 24 - 12:30 pm

  I love my Saab 9-2x so much that I have actually tried to convince others to buy it, too! The car has handled well in every situation Ive tried it in, Im hoping it will remain just as good in the snow this winter. It is sporty, yet still a "luxury" car if that makes any sense at all. I wasnt looking for any frills, just a good, solid car. I did, however, end up getting the cold weather package so I have heated windshield wipers and outer mirrors... I cant wait til it is cold enough to use them! This car was in HIGH demand when I bought it this summer, so Ill live with the upgrade. :) I have never owned a Saab before... after owning this car I would gladly go back!

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  Sweet little thing - 2005 Saab 9-2X
  By Anne - October 19 - 3:26 pm

  This is my first car, and i could not have asked for a better one. I never have to worry about it breaking down and that little 2.5 liter engine gets me where i want where i want to go on about 27mpg. It is great in corners and never looses hold of the road. Also it is so pretty to look at...sigh...the only problem i have with it is that the non-turbo model has that typical subaru lag in 2nd gear. Also in really bad snow, like 6 inches on the road, turns can be tricky, but it does great everywhere else. All in all, i love this car! Test drive it!!