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"It&amp;#039;s no secret that Saab is in the middle of a financial crisis that may put its very existence in jeopardy. Ever since Victor Muller of Spyker took over the reins at the Swedish automaker, he has been faced with one problem after another. However, in spite of all the trouble, the company is still managing to produce good cars. The 9-5 is a testament to that dedication, as is the new 9-4X, a new crossover SUV that is being shown at the New York International Auto Show.   The 9-4X, which will go against the likes of the BMW X3 and Audi Q5, will come available with a choice of two V-6 engines. A 265-bhp 3.0-liter V-6 will be offered with front-wheel-drive models and a turbocharged 2.8-liter V-6 with 300 bhp will power the awd Aero models. The engine features electronic throttle control, direct ignition and four valves per cylinder operated by overhead chain-driven camshafts. Variable valve timing on both intake and exhaust sides helps the engine generate a broader spread of torque, higher maximum power and improved fuel consumption, as well as lower emissions.           Power and Grace of the Aero   The vehicle that piqued our interest is the Aero. Under its hood, an aluminum-block powerplant produces 300 bhp at 5500 rpm and 295 lb.-ft. from 2000 and 5000 rpm. The turbocharger should provide plenty of midrange torque on the road. Saab claims that the 9-4X will run from zero to 60 mph in 7.7 seconds while getting about 18 mpg combined.   The top priority when developing the 9-4X was to make the SUV as agile as possible; therefore, lots of attention was paid to the vehicle&amp;#039;s suspension and body structure, the latter among the stiffest in class. The 9-4X&amp;#039;s XWD all-wheel-drive system continuously varies torque between the front and rear axles. This system is said to offer good grip in wet or dry, varying the torque split from 90/10 front/rear to as much as 10/90. Also, an electronically controlled limited-slip differential (eLSD) transfers up to 50 percent of torque between the left and right rear wheels, helping the car power out of tight turns.           The vehicle&amp;#039;s exterior styling is handsome and immediately recognizable as a Saab. There are hints of the 9-5 in its overall appearance, which we think is a good thing. Inside, the interior is virtually identical to the company&amp;#039;s sports sedan, so when sitting in the driver&amp;#039;s seat, you feel like you&amp;#039;re in something sporty and fun. One neat feature is the digital speedometer that mimics an altimeter of an airplane, a subtle reminder of the company&amp;#039;s roots as a maker of fighter jets.   The 9-4X goes on sale in early May, with the base model going for $34,205 and the Aero for $48,835. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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