Differences between the SAAB 92-X and the Subaru Impreza Wagon
SAAB completely re-designed the exterior of the Subaru Impreza Wagon
- SAAB designed front end
- SAAB designed aluminum hood and hood scoop
- SAAB designed front fenders
- SAAB designed grille and bumper
- SAAB designed rear end
- SAAB designed headlights, taillights and marker lights
- SAAB designed tail-gate and rear bumper
- SAAB designed rear roof spoiler
SAAB completely re-designed the interior of the Subaru Impreza Wagon
- SAAB designed interior materials
- SAAB designed carpeting
- SAAB designed two-tone cloth seat materials (w/optional leather)
- SAAB designed gauges with metallic trim
- SAAB designed door panels
- SAAB designed metallic interior trim
- SAAB designed active head restraints
SAAB completely re-designed the chassis and handling of the Subaru Impreza Wagon
- WRX Sti steering rack with tighter steering gear ratio (15:1 compared to 16.5:1)
- Aluminum rear suspension upgrades
- SAAB revised the shocks, dampers, rebound and compression for improved stability and a more controlled ride experience
- Rear bump stops shortened by 10mm
Other changes made to the Subaru Impreza Wagon
- SAAB designed sound insulation, reduncing road noise and vibration
- SAAB designed trim sealing
- SAAB designed acustic treatments for the roof
- SAAB optional features: leather interior, sunroof, heated seats/side mirrors, 17 inch enkei sport alloy wheels (16 inch enkei alloy wheels are standard in the US)
The SAAB 92-X is made in the Subaru factory, the same factory that the Impreza line is made in, and is imported from Japan. Commonly called a SAABaru because the car is a rebadge of the Impreza Wagon. There is some doubt to whether the 92-X Aero model will be produced in 2006, due to the low sales volume before the incentives, rebates, and GM employee pricing moved the remaining 2005 92-X models off the showroom floors at prices well below it's Subaru sister car, the Impreza.
