The Aero model, with its front air dam, chunky three-spoke wheels and rear spoiler, is even more distant from what some people think of as traditional Saab styling. We don't ever want to be in the mainstream,'' Martin said. Styling aside, the 9000 has a lot to offer, compared to its competitors. The interior has as much or more room than any comparably priced sedan. Drivers of all heights can get comfortable in the cockpit seat, which ranks among the most comfortable I've ever encountered in a sedan.
Rear passengers have enough leg and head room to make long-range trips a joy.
The interior also features leather seats on the CSE and Aero models, full power conveniences, at least eight stereo speakers, dual front air bags, air conditioning and four cup holders. Engines a hallmark, too The turbo engines are another Saab hallmark. While turbocharged engines were common in performance cars in the early 1980s, as fuel injection has become more sophisticated and engine sizes have increased, they have become increasingly rare. Saab, showing its willingness to do things a bit differently, wants to emphasize its turbos even more. Martin also disputes the conventional wisdom that turbos go bad after 60,000 miles.