Overview & Reviews

For 2006, the Saab 9-7X's V8 receives Displacement on Demand technology. Saab says that this feature enables fuel economy gains of up to 5 percent by reducing the number of cylinders engaged in the V8's combustion process. The 9-7X's inline six-cylinder engine has been updated, too; it now produces 290 horsepower, a 15-hp gain. Other changes this year include a standard stability control system, an optional navigation system (which had been promised for the 2005 model, but not delivered) and the ability to order the rear-seat DVD-based entertainment system on models equipped with the moonroof.

• Long list of standard luxury features, strong lineup of engines, quality interior materials.

• Attempts to disguise its domestic origins not altogether successful, hard to justify price premium over Buick and GMC cousins.

User Reviews:

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  Converted to SAAB - 2006 Saab 9-7X
  By richard - July 21 - 2:30 pm

  I purchased my 9-7 for $14,000 with 35,000 miles. I recently hit 52,000 and the only thing I have replaced are the original tires and standard oil changes. Sweet ride with adequate power and great looks. I have three kids who play sports and the 9-7x has been a great animal and kid hauler. I average 18-19 mpg in Atlanta city and hwy traffic. Best value on the road!

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  It wont let you down! - 2006 Saab 9-7X
  By demetri - May 9 - 9:20 pm

  Ok, so its a GM deep down ... once you get over that youll see how fun it is to drive. The suspension is tight (I used to drive a G35 - hard - and I honestly dont miss it). The AWD is a treat. It has every bell and whistle you can ask for. I used to own an 01 Aurora and I must say this is not far from it. The fuel (in)efficiency is a total drag but it wouldnt be a problem if it wasnt for the ridiculously high cost of gas. Acceleration is great but with a 4-speed transmission you cant wait till the last minute (the computer does predictive shifting for the overdrive). Only a couple of fit/finish issues.

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  Saab - 2006 Saab 9-7X
  By Hank - March 4 - 1:03 pm

  An excellent effort on GMs part to build an upscale alternative to the Envoy. My previous vehicle was an Envoy and the Saab is a better SUV in every way. The 9-7X handles more like a sedan the ride is firm but smooth. The 4.3L engine provides good acceleration but fuel economy suffers. The interior is quiet and well appointed with noticable Saab enchancements. The seats are very comfortable and suitable for long trips. The exterior has strong Saab styling influences which give give it an upscale look. The 9-7X competes admirably against its BMW X5, Volvo XC90 and Acura MDX counterparts. Overall the 97-X is great value for the money and I would highly recommend this vehicle.

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  Sweet Ride - 2006 Saab 9-7X
  By Fred - January 14 - 10:46 am

  Beautiful SUV inside and out. Saab did an outstanding job of "Saabifiying" this vehicle. I had a Trailblazer as a rental for a week before I bought my 97x and the difference between the way the two drive is quite remarkable. It really does have more responsive handling and a very european feel.

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  Cant Go Wrong - 2006 Saab 9-7X
  By DDW - July 3 - 1:56 pm

  Very happy with this luxury SUV. Bought it used. Added Techron fuel system cleaner and got 2 MPG better than before. To connect my iPod, I had an iSimple installed to the existing Bose system. Works and sounds great! Stock tires dont work well in snow, so I put on Hancook Icebears and now can go thru anything and do not give up much on dry roads. Fuel economy suffers from the 3.73 differentials versus the 3.45 on GM cousins, but low gears do improve the get up and go. With 277 lb-ft of torque, they could have made the down shift from 4th to 3rd later. This thing spends more time in 3rd gear than our Pontiac Vibe.

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  Saab 9-7X (8 Cyl.) - 2006 Saab 9-7X
  By kevinps - November 30 - 5:46 am

  The car rides smoothly and quietly, and the gas consumption isnt that much more than the 9-3.

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  The Non-Swedish Saab - 2006 Saab 9-7X
  By casey - May 18 - 4:10 pm

  Being one of the first driving this Saab in the Netherlands it is a pleasure driving it. Saab tried to keep the sales price low compared to its european competitors. Giving some success so far. As hardly anybody knows the car, you get a lot of attentions from others. It is a pity that the gearbox has only 4 and not 5 gears. Lets see if this Saab will meet the elk-test in Schweden. A small pity is that the specific US-features do not work in Europe.

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  Get one if you can - 2006 Saab 9-7X
  By Steve - July 21 - 6:26 pm

  Our 97-x replaced a leased Honda Pilot. We werent sure at that time whether we had made a good decision... but after a few weeks it was apparent that we got a lot of SUV for the money. Three kids (two in booster seats) fit easily into the rear seat, and there is at least as much storage room behind the seat as the Pilot (maybe even more). The front seats are very comfortable and we really like the dual climate control, since my wife is always cold and Im always warm! The 18 inch tires provide a very smooth ride. We bought is used at a great saving from the original price and so far it has been worth every cent. I would recommend this SUV.