Take the simple placement of the ignition. Not in a Saab. Because ignitions mounted on the steering column or the dashboard are often difficult for drivers to see. Ignitions mounted on the center console, on the other hand, offer drivers a clear line of sight to where they should slot their key. An added benefit of this seemingly odd placement is that it keeps the ignition from being worn out prematurely by a heavy key chain.
Ignitions are one thing, engines are another.
This design is supposed to reduce vehicle emissions and improve the car's acceleration. Saab calls this system Ecopower. Two of our editors were quite happy with this unusual powerplant. I also found that quick use of the manual shifter could induce serious passing power on two-lane highways and crowded interstates. One of our staffers ended up driving this way all day because he was certain that the jumpy engine wouldn't get him up to speed quickly enough when trying to merge with fast-moving traffic.