THE BASICS
Base price/as tested: $27,640/$32,035
Fuel economy: 21.3 miles per gallon in Globe testing/regular fuel
THE EARLY LINE
Saab is poised to make a strong comeback, and with AWD on the way, it's going to get even better.
THE SPECIFICS
Drivetrain: Front-wheel-drive
Seating: 5
Horsepower: 210
Torque: 221 lb.-ft.
Overall length: 182.9 inches
Wheelbase: 105.3 inches
Height: 57.1 inches
Width: 69.0 inches
Curb weight: 3,175 pounds
THE SKINNY
Nice touch: The really solid feel. As a long-time Saabophile, I felt the brand let that get away for a while.
Annoyance: An extra $550 for Nocturne Blue Metallic paint.
Shop it against: Audi A3, BMW 330xi, Ford Taurus, Infiniti G35X, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Subaru Legacy, 
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