Talk:Saab 9-2X

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[edit] Is it a sports car?

Please vote on the proper classification of this vehicle by adding a single indented line with your answer and your name:

How should we categorize this car?

  1. It's a sports car
  2. It's a sporty sedan
  3. It's a "sports sedan" or "performance sedan"
  4. It's a luxury car

Thanks!--SFoskett 12:46, Oct 11, 2004 (UTC)

I'd argue it's a sports sedan, given the tuning and turbocharging, and Saab's market positioning for the car. It's definitely not a sports car IMO. Stombs 11:27, Oct 26, 2004 (UTC)

The Subaru Impreza WRX is labelled "sports car" and the 9-2X is certainly sportier (lower unsprung weight and improved suspension for instance). // Liftarn

None of these classifications stick for the entirety of the 9-2X line...

The "sports car" page says "Most sports cars are rear-wheel drive, have two seats, two doors, and are designed for precise handling, acceleration, and aesthetics." The 9-2X and WRX arguably meet half of these criteria. The 9-2X, while solidly built, is rather spartan in terms of interior features. Navigation systems and power seats, for example, are not available as options. On these grounds, the car is not a luxury model. This car also comes as a wagon, which makes calling it a "sports sedan" somewhat misleading. Given that only the 9-2X Aero is turbocharged (the 9-2X Linear is normally aspirated, coming in at around 165 hp), only the Aero deserves a "sport" designation. Subaru bridges the gap by calling the WRX Wagon a "Sport Wagon." At the end of the day this is a performance automobile, but it is not a sports car, a sport(s) sedan, or a luxury car. Indeed, in terms of practical performance, it outperforms many of its sportier brethren, but this makes it an overachieving sedan (or wagon), not a sports or luxury car. Operationglobalturkey 05:49, 8 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] What is this joke???

The only two cars in the Saab range are the 9-3 and the 9-5. This car is not a Saab its a Subaru, and it's not sold in 99% of countries around the world. Delete this article or merge it with the Subaru Impreza article. Davez621 05:57, 13 May 2006 (UTC)

No, this is a Saab, as it was sold by Saab Cars USA, Inc. The article clearly states that the model is a rebadged Impreza. The Pontiac GTO was just an option package for the Pontiac LeMans, but it gets its own article -- would you delete that one? Jasongill 17:07, 3 December 2006 (UTC)

I guess Saab itself would like to forget about that car as much as Davez621, but since it is reality, it will be here now. And that is a good thing, if only to remind Saab in the future not to do something like this again! -- Mipmip 07:43, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] blank area

The blank area above the description should be fixed. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 67.188.172.165 (talk • contribs) 16:26, 26 May 2006 (UTC-7)

[edit] External Links.

Why was the "saab92x.com" link removed? Its the largest source of 9-2x info on the internet! —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.76.229.231 (talk) 05:49, 24 February 2007 (UTC).

[edit] Speedometer Placement

The interior picture caption of this article notes that the Subaru WRX and Saab 9-2X share interiors. This is true, but it is notable that the WRX places the Tachometer in the center of the dash, with the speedometer on the right. The Saab uses a traditional arrangement with the Speedometer in the center. Is this worth noting in the caption? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Operationglobalturkey (talk • contribs) 05:55, 8 May 2007 (UTC).