Review: Saab Mk.2-I 9-3 SportCombi (2006-07) Overview Released in February 2006, the Saab Mk.2 Series I (Mk.2-I) 9-3 SportCombi was a mid-size wagon (the Mk.2 9-3 sedan has been reviewed separately.) Manufactured in Trollhattan, Sweden, the front-wheel drive 9-3 range initially consisted of three variants – the 1.8t, 2.0t and 2.0T – though all were […]
generation: Mk.2: 2006-11
Review: Ford Mk.2 Focus XR5 Turbo (2006-11)
Review: Ford LS Focus XR5 Turbo (2006-07) Overview Released in Australia in April 2006, the Ford Focus XR5 Turbo was a five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Saarlouis, Germany, and marketed internationally as the Focus ST, the front-wheel drive Focus XR5 Turbo was powered by a 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a six-speed […]
Review: Alfa Romeo Mk.2 Spider (2006-11)
Overview Released in October 2006, the Alfa Romeo Mk.2 Spider was a two-seat convertible with a power operated soft-top roof. Manufactured in San Giorgio Canavese, Italy, the Mk.2 Spider was initially available in 2.2 JTS and 3.2 JTS variants (see table below) with six-speed manual transmissions. In 2007, however, a six-speed semi-automatic ‘Selespeed’ transmission was […]
Recalls & faults: Saab Mk.2 9-3 SportCombi (2006-11)
Recalls: Saab Mk.2 9-3 SportCombi Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if […]
Recalls & faults: Ford Focus XR5 Turbo (2005-11)
Recalls: Ford Focus XR5 Turbo Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if […]
Recalls & faults: Alfa Romeo Mk.2 Spider (2006-11)
Recalls: Alfa Romeo Mk.2 Spider Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the number of recalls […]
Images: Saab Mk.2 9-3 SportCombi (2006-11)
Images: Saab Mk.2-I 9-3 SportCombi (2006-07) Released in February 2006, the Saab Mk.2 Series I (Mk.2-I) 9-3 SportCombi was a mid-size wagon (the Mk.2 9-3 sedan had been reviewed separately.) Manufactured in Trollhattan, Sweden, the front-wheel drive 9-3 range initially consisted of three variants – the 1.8t, 2.0t and 2.0T – though all were powered […]
Images: Ford Mk.2 Focus XR5 Turbo (2006-11)
Images: Ford LS Focus XR5 Turbo (2006-07) Released in Australia in April 2006, the Ford Focus XR5 Turbo was a five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Saarlouis, Germany, and marketed internationally as the Focus ST, the front-wheel drive Focus XR5 Turbo was powered by a 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a six-speed manual […]
Images: Alfa Romeo Mk.2 Spider (2006-11)
Images: Alfa Romeo Mk.2 Spider (2006-11) Released in October 2006, the Alfa Romeo Mk.2 Spider was a two-seat convertible with a power operated soft-top roof. Manufactured in San Giorgio couldavese, Italy, the Mk.2 Spider was initially available in 2.2 JTS and 3.2 JTS variants with six-speed manual transmissions. In 2007, however, a six-speed semi-automatic ‘Selespeed’ […]
Videos: Saab Mk.2 9-3 SportCombi (2006-11)
Euro NCAP: 2002 Saab Mk.2 9-3 sedan crash testing In Euro NCAP crash testing, a 2002 Mk.2 9-3 sedan – on which the 9-3 SportCombi was based – received a five star adult occupant protection rating with a score of 33.15 out of 37. The 9-3 SportCombi’s body structure, however, was marginally less rigid than […]