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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  Great buy - 2006 Saab 9-7X
  By Dave - December 10 - 2:43 pm

  I love my 06 9-7x 5.3 I have owned many SUVs and this is the best one. 300 hp and I can get 24 mpg on a trip. The interior feels strong and solid unlike my old Nissan.

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  2006 97x - 2006 Saab 9-7X
  By kevin squibb - October 8 - 10:03 pm

  You get a lot for your money with this vehicle. The vehicle is extremely quite, has good acceleration and handles and rides a lot like car.

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  Wonderful SUV - 2006 Saab 9-7X
  By mt_man - May 29 - 1:40 pm

  This car has been great and I wouldnt trade it for anything. The car looks great inside and out (from the front). The ride it terrific and the handling is great for an SUV.

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  Entertaining Platformed Vehicle - 2006 Saab 9-7X
  By ghack - November 12 - 11:23 am

  Considerable sportier handling than its other shared platform vehicles. Any issues that have occurred, dealership has the utmost professionalism in correcting the problem with few questions asked

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  Excellent All Around SUV - 2006 Saab 9-7X
  By Jack&Karen - September 21 - 11:56 pm

  Leased a 9-7X for my wife and she absolutely adores it. We dont have kids so its just the right size. Everything is extremely smooth operating, fit and finish are great and the structure is very rigid. Its hard to believe its based on the Envoy chassis... it really handles great (the Envoy is a great truck but it handles like a truck when you hit the corners). I would recommend this vehicle to anyone that would enjoy a mechanically sophisticated luxury SUV.

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  The 9-7X Saab Story - 2006 Saab 9-7X
  By dtrotter - July 13 - 10:50 am

  While looking for a replacement lease vehicle I was interested in the value proposition of getting an SUV with the most luxury and perfomance possible for the price. The Saab 9-7X absolutely delivered. Admittedly, its not the best luxury SUV available, but with a full option list and V8 performance it beat comparably equipped competitors by $10,000. And while the Saab faithful might not embrace it, it made someone who never would have considered a Saab a convert. The 9-7X provides a solid integration of performance, luxury, ride, braking, handling, and ergonomics, and does so while looking great as well.

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  Solid SUV regardless of origins - 2006 Saab 9-7X
  By Tom A - September 13 - 2:10 pm

  Yes, its a pretty mundane GM truck underneath the Saab-designed exterior. But its got a great engine that gives fairly good fuel economy for the class, and the ability to tow more than its competitors. Plus its more refined and better to drive than an Explorer, Grand Cherokee, 4Runner, and the like. And its got great value. But more importantly, its not like Ill lose it in a parking lot.

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  TRULY WONDERFUL VALUE - 2006 Saab 9-7X
  By TIM in Miami - November 29 - 7:43 am

  Saab really made a great SUV. I feel it compares favorably to the XC 90, the X5, and the Touareg (all fine SUVs). The 9-7X offers the same features, with 18 inch wheels and more horsepower for at least $5K less than the others similarly equipped.

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  Worth a look - - 2006 Saab 9-7X
  By Tierney - November 18 - 6:20 am

  A really superb re-work of the GMC Envoy with much more up-market look and feel. Saabs efforts to stylize the vehicle differently from its cousins was beautifully executed. In the end, having owned a BMW X5, an ML-320 and various mid to high end cars, Im entirely pleased with the 97x.

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  9-7x is a great luxury SUV - 2006 Saab 9-7X
  By JC - October 21 - 5:36 am

  I was looking for something to replace my troublesome Volvo XC90, which I liked, but had just way too many issues with. Since I own a 9-3 Sport Sedan, I took the Saab for a drive. I bought it the same day. After driving the X5 and Cayenne, the 9-7x is good competition for both, but provides a slightly more liveable ride while giving good handling response, better than in most SUVs. Cargo room is also better in the Saab, and while it doesnt have a third row, it gives second row passengers more room than those trying to cram in three rows of seats. The interior is also nicely finished, better than any recent GM product Ive been in. Its a great buy and I highly recommend it.