29/08/2008 02:45. 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 Roof†Carlsson , a dedication to turbocharged performance and history of innovative – fine, quirky – design. With this in mind, we decided to take a look at the refreshed 2008 Saab 9-3 2.0T sedan to see if it continues to live up to this intriguing mystique despite the fact that it is the first vehicle to be developed under General Motors’ full ownership of the Swedish brand.

Though Saab-o-philes might harp about GM’s involvement with their beloved Swedish brand, it’s important to note that without GM’s initial... // LeftLane News