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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Improved WRX, more affordable than WRX - 2005 Saab 9-2X
By b_thunder - November 23 - 7:26 amIts a great wagon - speed, handling, AWD traction and cargo space in one classy package. And a lot of fun to drive. It does suffer from turbo lag and has average at best fuel economy. Nevertheless, this car (IMHO) not only looks better that WRX, but it is overall a better car. Considering current GM rebates and other discounts, it can be had for a lot less than 2005 WRX wagon which makes 9-2x Aero an excellent value.
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My New Saabaru! - 2005 Saab 9-2X
By Craggar - November 22 - 11:10 amIf Beauty is only skin deep, this is the car it drives! Saab did a good job on the exterior styling, but underneath it all is a good ol dependable Subaru. Interior trim is definitely econo-grade. I agree - this car is FUN to drive! The engine likes to rev, pulls strong from 3K on up to redline. Not much low-end torque. The 5-spd shifter is a bit notchy, but Im getting used to it. AWD is great. No wheel spins in the Florida rain, you just GO. Fantastic brakes. One last thing - HEY SAAB, please fire the product manager and interior designer who picked the "parchment" seat color and dont hire them back until they can get coffee, ketchup and mud stains out of that fabric!
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Saab 9-2x - 2005 Saab 9-2X
By gerry davis - November 17 - 11:26 pmThe interior is very plain and understated, very few bells or whistles. The seats are very tight fitting, almost like race seats. This is a good feature when cornering hard as you dont slide in the seat at all. For those who are somewhat ample in the posteror region they might be uncomfortable. The seat fabric is very very prone to coffee stains, Saab could have thought this out better. My guess is that the demographic who buys this car also drinks a lot of coffee. The car is fun to drive with ample horse power and great handling. The awd is awesome in snow.
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Good First Car - 2005 Saab 9-2X
By mrdragon016 - September 29 - 5:55 amI bought My Saabaru a couple weeks back and everytime i drive it, it brings a huge smile on my face. Its got plenty of kick and can turn on a dime. with a 4 banger as well as AWD its a amazing little car
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Saabaru - 2005 Saab 9-2X
By Bryan - June 3 - 6:36 pmMy wife and I were shopping for a used Saab 9-5 wagon when we drove this at the dealer. The ride was amazing and my wife feel in love. With the employee pricing it was a huge steal. It isnt a true Saab, but it is one helluva Subaru.
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Practical - 2005 Saab 9-2X
By BOOGEX - May 8 - 4:53 pmI bought this car for the combination of practical features- safe, good fuel economy, AWD, decent performance, reliability. Overall, I like it, but Im not sure if Id do it all over again. Im 62" and find the car to be extremely uncomfortable on longer trips. Its also a tight squeeze as a family car- if you have child seats, they dont fit easily. Its also not an easy drive in heavy traffic- I have a manual trans. and the shifting is kind of a pain compared to other manuals Ive driven. Id go with an automatic over a manual if I were buying again. The few flaws aside, its a fun car to drive for the money.
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Keeps on ticking!. - 2005 Saab 9-2X
By double75 - September 11 - 3:00 amI have a 2005 Saab 92x Linear Automatic. I bought it way back when they had the GM employee discount for everybody. So I bought it instead of the Subaru Impreza.the mileage is over 266,000 miles and she keeps on ticking. I makes sure she is dealer tuned every year and I change the oil every 5,000 miles. Ive had the rear struts changed. Right as I type this i have her in the shop. I busted three Lug Studs on the left driver rear hub while driving. While i was checking the proper torque on the other lugs, I busted another stud on the front left hub. The dealer busted two studs about two months ago on the back right rear tire during service. The car has been good to me and my family.
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Saab 92 [WR]x - 2005 Saab 9-2X
By abam - July 10 - 10:00 amAnybody out there get the feeling that this is a WRX in other clothing? Have a look at the Subaru Imprezza Wagon. Coincidence that Saab releases a 2.0L, awd *boxer* engine turbocharged wagon made in Japan? The WRX is great, but how is this a SAAB?
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Saab 9-2X - 2005 Saab 9-2X
By Reaxions - April 10 - 10:00 amBuy this car for what it is; a rebadged Subaru with a little Saab improvement (sound deadening, etc.). The exterior is unmistakable for the WRX Wagon and the interior is Subaru, through and through, with chaep plastic everywhere. I was very disappointed at the lack of power seats, steering wheel stereo controls, etc. The car has to be punished to get all of the 227 HP out of it and it does have a lot of body roll, though less than the WRX. The only reason to justify spending more money on this car than the WRX wagon is the upscale Saab name and a little tighter suspension. Other than that, save a couple grand and buy the WRX wagon.
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Excellent car killed by inept marketing - 2005 Saab 9-2X
By tonedebone - April 7 - 10:53 amTake one globally respected rally car, add a pinch of style and a sprinkling of refinement; Sounds like the recipe for success. Trouble is, Saab thinks just putting their name on Subarus econobox without any other major changes suddenly makes it worth BMW or Audi money. For what it is (a handsome, fast and agile wagon) this car can not be faulted. For what it claims to be (a premium branded vehicle) it falls way short.
