Wagons have had a tough time in the U.S. While hugely popular in Europe, the wagon has simply failed to catch on here. Despite that, there are interesting models in the segment that are chock full of features and style.

Detroit, Michigan - The 2009 Saab 9-3, including the Sport Sedan, SportCombi wagon and Convertible, have earned the Top Safety Pick Award in the midsize category from the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

“ouple of days ago we told you about this special edition 25th Anniversary Saab 9-3 Cabrio. It's a sure sign that there's not much happening when”

All you haters who think GM's showing up with nothing at next week's LA Auto Show — get ready to eat your words. The boys and girls from Trollhattan will celebrate 25 years of quirky Swedish open air driving with the Saab 9-3 2.

Inside, extra bolstering in the already excellent seats provide more holding power and carbon-fiber trim continues the sporting tone. The iconic retro boost gauge is straight from the 900 Turbo while the thick steering wheel makes a great connection to the 235...

“ave to admit that I really haven’t followed Saab’s trials and tribulations, but I am hooked up enough to know that Saab is now GM. Doesn’t bode well,”

In 2008, Saab restyled its popular entry-level 9-3 sedan, convertible, and wagon (known as the SportCombi in Saab-speak) and gave it all-wheel drive for the first time, but even these rather significant changes don't cover up the fact that the 2009 9-3 is not ...

There's a lot to like about the Saab 9-3, according to Cars.com reviewer David Thomas. However, "a lot to like" does not necessarily translate into "buy this car." Unfortunately for Saab, the 9-3 faces some stiff competition from similarly priced vehicles in i...

The Saab 9-3 Turbo X Sportwagon - now, that's a proper name for a car, isn't it. None of your feminine whimsy there - just a hearty compound of unashamed maleness, three parts mathematical equation to two parts underarm deodorant to one part can of strong lage...

'Daddy," my daughter said, her voice pitched somewhere between amusement and bemusement, "there are two men in black at the door." That's not information you want to hear at 8.30 in the morning.

Load up the kiddies, the Cannondales, the kayaks and blast them to Hades - Saab has the most evil-looking wagon since George Barris created The Munsters' Koach. Although the Saab doesn't run on embalming fluid or a Mustang GT V8 engine, it does share the Koach...

10/8/2008 - 10/9/08 For a racing driver, there are few things in the area more exciting than the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. West of Colorado Springs, the most-visited mountain in North America rises to 14,110 feet and, each July, all kinds of wildly ...

“Rob Rothwell XWD (short for Cross-Wheel-Drive, Saab's version of all-wheel-drive) is in my view the most significant technological advancement adopted by”

“like the Saab 9-3 to drive me through the fall and into spring. The 9-3 convertible's eye-catching appeal is drawn from the highly praised Aero X”

In March in Geneva, Saab revealed the striking 9-X BioHybrid hatchback concept, then billed as a possible entry-level 9-1 model aimed at the Audi A3. The car took AutoWeek Editors' Choice accolades as Best Concept.

Basics: Two-door, four-passenger, front-wheel-drive soft-top convertible Price: $46,190, including options and destination charges What's new: The 2008 Saab 9-3, which is an all-new design, came out last year.

We recently spent some time behind the wheel of the Saab 9-3 in 2.0T and Turbo X forms and we admittedly liked it well enough that we decided to give the 9-3 convertible a try – although the cool end-of-summer air might have also had something to do wit...

But that’s not all. This Verona was special. It had been de-badged on the back and wore - we’re not making this up - red flame stickers on the front quarter panels just behind the wheels.

Model tested: 2008 Saab 9-3 Turbo X SportCombi Basics: four-door, five-passenger, front-wheel-drive wagon Price: $44,755, including options and destination charges What's new: The Saab Turbo X, available as a four-door sedan or station wagon, began arriving at...

Sedans that have style and are enjoyable to drive are fairly abundant in today's auto market. We take a look at a pair of them, the Saab 9-3 Turbo X sport sedan and the Lincoln MKS.

Saab begins the 2009 model year with attractive news for those seeking a vehicle that combines the enhanced functionality of cross-wheel-drive technology, Scandinavian design and an engaging, turbocharged driving experience.

“test car stickered out at $49780, which puts it smack up against the 335i convertible made by BMW, a brand that many luxury car buyers prefer.”

“ray – the Saab 9-3 2.0T Sport is getting XWD, the Swedish automaker's cross-wheel-drive system. Boo – you're going to pay more for your Saab whether or”

“b announced that their XWD all-wheel-drive system, formerly reserved for the V6-powered 9-3, will now be optional on the 9-3 models equipped with the”

“b's 2009 9-3 will get Haldex-developed XWD. Pictured: 9-3 Sport Sedan. (Photo courtesy of Saab Cars USA) The cross-wheel drive, or XWD, system,”

The system, co-developed with Haldex, was launched in 2008, but limited to the V-6 Aero and Turbo X models. For 2009, it's now available on the four-cylinder 2.0T trims, allowing customers to buy an all-wheel-drive 9-3 at a lower price point.

The distinctly Scandinavian automaker Saab has clued us in to two vital aspects of its 2009 lineup: model pricing and the extension of its Haldex XWD cross-wheel drive setup to the 9-3 2.

We knew it was on the way, but the Cross-Wheel-Drive system which debuted on the 2008 Saab 9-3 Turbo X has been made available across the rest of the 9-3 lineup for 2009. The Haldex-sourced system provides on-demand all-wheel drive which can be shifted to the ...

Saab’s 2.8-liter twin-turbo V-6 is a nice piece in 250 horse form, but gets a bunch nicer when X marks the spot. Horsepower is now 280, still not a world-rocker, but getting pretty racy; good enough for 5.

Few true enthusiasts can deny having at least a small soft spot for Swedish automaker Saab in their hearts. It’s hard to deny that Saab’s history is laced with the things that make an automaker great: A rally heritage thanks to Erik “On the Roofâ€...