New Car Review of the 2004 Saab 9-2X Compact Sport Wagon

Description: Mid-Size Near Luxury Sedan and Wagon
Base MSRP Range: $32,360 - $40,370
Invoice Price Range: $30,431 - $37,758

Saab reserves the newest model in the line for a late introduction this spring.

Think of it as small in scale with a hatchback design, stick-like-glue AWD traction and optional turbo power.

The next Saab will actually come together in Japan, rather than Sweden, due to a collaboration with Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (Fuji) and its automotive division, Subaru.

Expect two versions. The entry issue 9-2 will have a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine out of Subaru, while 9-2 Aero fires up Saab's 2.0-liter turbo four.