What is the Saab 9-7X?
The Saab 9-7X was a mid-size SUV that brought the badge to a larger, more utility-focused vehicle. It stood apart from Saab’s saloons, hatchbacks and estates, with a high-riding body and SUV-style cabin.
Built on General Motors’ GMT360 platform, the 9-7X reflected Saab’s place within the wider GM group at the time.
Generation and engines
The 9-7X had one generation, sold from 2005 to 2009. US versions used petrol engines from 4.2 L to 6.0 L. Canadian versions covered the same engine-size range and also used petrol.
Its engines were larger than those found in many of Saab’s passenger cars of the period.
Fuel consumption and markets
US EPA figures give the lowest listed combined consumption as 14.7 L/100 km, with a best rating of 16 MPG combined. Canada’s NRCan figure is 14.3 L/100 km on the 5-cycle test. The EPA and Canadian procedures differ, so these are market-specific ratings.
The 9-7X appears in US and Canadian figures for 2005–2009. Its SUV body added a more utility-focused shape to Saab’s range.
Questions and answers
How many generations of 9-7X were made?
One generation, covering 2005–2009.
What engines did the Saab 9-7X use?
Petrol engines from 4.2 L to 6.0 L are listed in both the US and Canadian ranges.
What is its official fuel consumption?
The lowest listed US EPA figure is 14.7 L/100 km, with a best rating of 16 MPG combined. Canada’s NRCan 5-cycle figure is 14.3 L/100 km.
Where was the 9-7X sold?
The market figures cover the United States and Canada from 2005 to 2009.