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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  Great Car, Great Price - 2005 Saab 9-2X
  By Tim - December 12 - 3:10 pm

  It was nice to see that I could get a high quality car for an affordable price. The seats are a little stiff at first but they loosen up a bit later. It would be nice to have a one touch moonroof but I think I can manage. If it seems I am being nit-picky, I have to be. I can find no major thing wrong with this car. The ride and power obviously are comparable to the Subaru WRX. The styling is Subaru with enough extras and finess to make it a Saab. This is definitely not your mothers Saab. I love it.

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  Fun car at the right price - 2005 Saab 9-2X
  By JPC - November 3 - 10:20 pm

  After owning a Nissan Xterra (and dealing with its appetite for fuel), I was in the market for a more economical vehicle at or around $16K. My choices were limited, and I had started to resign myself to purchasing a Toyota Corolla. Thanks to the current GM rebates, the Saab 9-2X Linear was in my price range. The car has a distinctly Saab look in the front, Subaru look in the midsecton, and Saab again in the rear. There is a world of difference in the ride quality between the related Subaru Impreza 2.5s & the Saab 9-2X linear. The spring rates in the Saab are not as harsh as in the Subaru. The styling of the Saab is more mature. Saab also made many safety features standard.

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  Beware of the 9-2xs out there. - 2005 Saab 9-2X
  By FrankFromCT - September 29 - 12:53 pm

  I bought a new 9-2x with GMs employee discount, thinking it would be a steal, but my experience has been unpleasant and Ive only had the car for 3 weeks. Since a lot of these cars have been sitting on the lots for a year, my car had flat spots in the tires and scratches all over it from just sitting. My selling dealer has left me out in the cold, completely blowing me off and leaving me with a vehicle thats in poor condition. During the time of my purchase, I wasnt able to inspect or drive the exact vehicle and instead offered a demo to evaluate. I never thought my new vehicle would be in such bad condition although brand new. Buyers beware of the condition, inspect before you purchase.

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  9-2X happiness - 2005 Saab 9-2X
  By Svenka Aeroplan AB - September 7 - 7:26 am

  Everyone wants to know if the 9-2X is worth the price premium over the Subaru Impreza wagon which it is based. It depends on what is important to the owner. GM/Saab definitely overpriced the 9-2X at first, but late summer incentives convinced me to buy. I really wanted a hatchback (3-door), but no automaker seems to want to offer this handy configuration anymore. So the 9-2X gives me two extra doors i will never need for hauling the two of us to the park, skiing, or on a weekend trip. Fuel economy predictably stinks for a car this size, but part of that is due to the desire of the driver to truly exercise the peppy engine and actually utilise the all-wheel-drive. Overall, the 9-2x is superb!

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  180k and still love it - 2005 Saab 9-2X
  By matthewakamatt - July 8 - 12:06 am

  The Saabaru is a great blend of sportiness, reliability, and practicality. Its sporty and powerful enough to stay entertaining for years. I really enjoy the on boost power, but theres not much low end torque. Handling is good enough for the street, but its not really at home on the racetrack. Mine is still completely stock, and has been incredibly reliable. Ive got almost 180k miles on it, and have only had a few repairs in all that time. I really like how practical it is. I frequently load lots of stuff in the back and tow a 5x8 utility trailer with it for household projects.

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  nice awd wagon for cheap money - 2005 Saab 9-2X
  By old_wrx_owner - June 27 - 9:43 pm

  I owned a 2001 wrx sedan and loved it (until the turbo lag got to me). i replaced it with a 325xi sedan. but my dog-toting lifestyle demands more space then a 325xi has, so i needed a wagon. i didn;t want to spend much but i needed awd. thanks to the gm employee discount, i got a 9-2x linear for $17,300. so far the car has been great. i drove it from Texas to New York and back (4,300 miles) and it didnt even burn any oil! the brakes are a little mushy just like the ones on my wrx.

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  1st week - 2005 Saab 9-2X
  By Hoagie - June 23 - 8:36 pm

  So far, this car has been a blast to drive. The 165 hp is more than enough for my tastes. I have an hour drive, and am 6 ft, 230 lbs. No discomfort whatsoever. And 28 mph to boot. The 5 speed makes this package all the more fun.

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  A Much Better WRX (and better looking) - 2005 Saab 9-2X
  By jmelaw - June 4 - 11:50 pm

  Loved the idea of the WRX wagon, but couldnt get past the ugliness of the thing--the bug-eyed look wasnt for me. What I hoped for was a decent horsepower, better-looking, but similar sized AWD mini-wagon. Found it--the Saab-icized WRX--or, as I desribed it to everyone, a better WRX---quieter, better looking, better interior, but with the same great 230hp AWD chassis (and reliability) that Subaru is famous for. Really like the car--few nits are some early rattles (to be covered under warranty), but overall, a blast to drive. Love that you dont see one every 10ft. Easy to add 30hp with chip reprogram. A stealth mini-missile, with upscale badging. Gotta love it!

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  coolest saab ever!!!!!!!!! - 2005 Saab 9-2X
  By saablover55 - February 22 - 10:00 am

  I just bought this car. It i s the best car Ive ever owned. Dont consider anything else. Go buy this car now if you know whats good for you!!!!!!!!!!

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  Conservative hotrod - 2005 Saab 9-2X
  By L. Zeitlin - January 14 - 2:16 pm

  The Saab Aero 92x is just the thing for senior citizens who want to recapture their youthful love affair with high performance automobiles yet not flaunt their second childhood in front of their neighbors. Encased in an attractive, upscale yet conservative, body lies the mechanicals of the firebreating Subaru WRX. This implies wonderfully responsive AWD handling, breathtaking midrange acceleration, near felony range top speed, and good reliability. And when you park the car you go back to being a responsible member of society. The only giveaway is the turbo scoop on the hood. There are few downsides except the requirement for premium gas. This is the penalty for the adventure.