Comments on: Saab 9-3 Convertible: Top Safety Pick

By: jwlanky

jwlanky — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 02:23:49 +0000

There are some good photos from Magna Steyr here, which show the safety cell of the convertible.
http://totalcar.index.hu/images/tukor/magnasaab//

By: mark belfast

mark belfast — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 01:07:10 +0000

This definitely could make a difference to those in the fortunate position of having to choose between the A4, 3series and 9-3. Most of this layer of customer will be basing their decision not on cost alone, but primarily image, brand and quality. Amongst them therefore, safety might be a useful factor if there is a borderline decision – on the basis of these tesats, if you have young kids, it’s clear you wouldne’t want them in the back of the other two!!! This could swing for a wealthy mum or sporty dad. SAAB, return to your roots advertising and make sure this isn’t lost!!

By: Ted Y

Ted Y — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:47:36 +0000

forgot to mention…
If you follow their photos, they picture the A4 Cabriolet.

By: Ted Y

Ted Y — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:46:00 +0000

Now if we could just get msnbc and Forbes to get their heads out of their arse. Hey, I’m learning Australian!
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18727834/
“Audi A4 family … Perfect IIHS crash-test scores across the board.”

My feedback to msnbc as follows…
“Audi A4 family … Perfect IIHS crash-test scores across the board.”
Huh? The A4 cabriolet just got G-M-P (Good-Marginal-Poor) scores on the IIHS tests (front-side-rear).
And, the Saab 9-3 didn’t join the A4 at the top, Saab was first and all the others joined Saab later. Please get your heads out of your arse and report objectively and accurately.

By: Saaboy

Saaboy — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:02:21 +0000

This has a great warming feeling for me. Saab hasn’t lost ANY of it’s safety credibility IMHO…

By: Psycho Dave

Psycho Dave — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:01:15 +0000

Correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t Pontiac G6 based on the same platform as Saab 9-3. Pontiac G6 has the poorest rating in this test which shows how good Saab are on safety when they can take what GM offers and turn it to something completely different compared to the other GM brands.

By: Kaz

Kaz — Thu, 31 May 2007 23:33:37 +0000

The 9-3 ‘vert came top in the Euro NCAP tests last year as well out of the then current crop of ‘verts. Tiz one of the best reasons to own one, as well as it being a cracking car in its own right

By: ebbot

ebbot — Thu, 31 May 2007 23:33:20 +0000

I realy hope Saab uses this in their ads. It is so cool to see an ad where they comment on that the safety-design of the 9-3 is 5 years old and still it is the safest car…

The should also make a big whop at that you dont need to be in a SUV to survive a crash almost unharmed..