yep they have them stupid ad's here too. Which is even more stupid because Saab cars have nowt to do with any of it.

BTW I thought the current Saabs are all built on the fwd Vauxhall/Opel platform, not Subaru, as the WRX is 4wd.

They even look similar:

 

Most the lineup is based on Opel platforms.
The 9-2x is borrowed from the WRX.

 

2005-2006 Saab 9-2X Aero


Saab's first ever all-wheel-drive model is actually based on the Subaru Impreza and built at Subaru's factory in Japan. This capable speedster is only for sale in North America and will only come in wagon form.

Base price : $26,950 Get a free price quote

Engine : 4 cylinder, turbocharged, DOHC, front engine AWD
Displacement : 1,994 cc
Valve : 16 valves, 4 valves per cylinder
Transmission : 5-spd manual, 4-spd automatic
Fuel economy : city - 19-20 mpg
highway - 26-27 mpg

Suspension : F - Independent MacPherson strut
R - Independent MacPherson strut
Brakes : F - Vented discs
R - Solid discs

Horsepower : 227 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque : 217 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Redline : 7000 rpm

Top speed : 147 mph
0-60 mph : 5.9 sec.
0-¼ mile : 14.5 sec @ 94.0 mph
60-0 braking distance : 130 ft.
200 ft skidpad : 0.80 g

Curb Weight : 3165-3220 lbs
Overall length : 173.4 in.
Wheelbase : 99.4 in.
Overall Width : 68.1 in.
Height : 58.5 in.

 

WRX Wagon pic:

 

Ta.

US only model - that explains it all.

Had I seen a side pic I'd have probably guessed. But cheers for the correction

 

and you say us WS guys go off topic quick