February 2005 www.saab.com | Issue 01 Saab-i Digital Newsletter Contact Request a testdrive Send to a friend Exclusive preview! The all-new Saab 9-3 SportCombi Put it to the test It’s the business Riding high Hi,  Welcome to Saab-i. This is a particularly exciting time for us, as the all-new Saab 9-3 SportCombi will make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show at the beginning of March. This new model is sure to set pulses racing when it goes on sale later this year. In addition to the latest on the Saab 9-3 SportCombi, we also have a feature on what to consider when test-driving a Saab, as well as news about the Saab 9-3 Business Pack and the Saab Roof Rack. Best regards,  Knut Simonsson Visitors to the Geneva Motor Show are in for a real treat – Saab will be revealing the all-new 9-3 SportCombi model to the world. This new addition to the Saab range includes a new 2.8 V6 Turbo Aero, and combines truly sporty styling and performance, fun-to-drive handling characteristics and wagon versatility. As a subscriber to Saab-i, we’d like to treat you to an exclusive preview of the car. This month you can access the first press release, and in future issues we’ll be bringing you updates, photos and other exclusive information to keep you up to date. To read the press release about this thrilling new Saab, click on the link below.   Read the forthcoming press release Go to top       Taking a car for a test drive can be a daunting experience – after all, buying a new car is one of the biggest purchases you will make. So how do you get the most out of a test drive? What are the important factors to look out for and consider when choosing a Saab?   We’ve put together a simple guide to make your test drive as rewarding and beneficial as possible, and to help you to better appreciate the real advantages of driving and owning a Saab.     Read the Saab Test Drive Guide | Go to top   Communication has become the most crucial part of business at every level, and it plays an ever more important role in our home life as well. With the Saab 9-3 Business Pack, you can be sure to stay in touch — and stay safe — wherever you drive. The Business Pack includes the Saab Integrated Phone - a GPRS telephone with steering wheel buttons and a voice recognition facility to make phone calls simpler and safer. Its wireless connection helps you to make and receive phone calls using a Bluetooth-qualified headset, and to create Internet connections via your laptop or PDA. WAP access is also possible, using an integrated keypad and dashboard display screen. The phone works in conjunction with your existing mobile - turn on the ignition and turn off your mobile, and calls are automatically redirected to the Saab Integrated Telephone. Finding your way around will never be a problem either — the Saab 9-3 Business Pack comes with the advanced DVD-based Saab Navigation System, which boasts a 5.8” colour widescreen monitor, voice instructions in eight languages, and a GPS satellite positioning unit. The DVD covers most of Europe on one map, and lets you search for hotels, restaurants and over 700,000 places of interest, and gives you the choice of up to eight different routes, including the shortest, the fastest and the most scenic. For more information about the Saab 9-3 Business Pack, please contact your nearest Saab Dealer. (Availability of this offer may vary from market to market).   More about the Saab Integrated Phone | Go to top     Watch the Saab Integrated Phone movie   More and more people use their cars to transport bicycles - for day trips, holidays and even for daily commuting. This Saab Bike Holder is easily mounted on the roof rack, and can be adjusted to accommodate a variety of bikes. The bicycle is held in an upright position with a unique latching feature that makes it simple to secure and lock. With a tough, durable, fibreglass-reinforced polyamide construction, you’re guaranteed years of happy cycling. Go to top       Did you receive this from a friend and want your own Saab-i Digital Newsletter? Subscribe

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