Saab Cars USA Announces Competitive Pricing for All-New 2003 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan

NORCROSS, Ga., July 29 -- Saab's newest product, the well- equipped
all-new 2003 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan, is poised to compete not only on performance and safety, 
but also on price. The sedan will begin at $25,900 for the Linear variant which features 
a powerful 2.0 liter turbocharged engine with 175 horsepower and a standard equipment list
that many competitors charge thousands of dollars extra for, including such items as: 

-Genuine leather seating surfaces
-Electronic Stability Program and Traction Control System
-Adaptive dual front as well as front and rear side curtain airbags
-OnStar with hands free telephone capability
-150 watt audio system with 7 speakers and CD
-No charge maintenance for 36 months/36,000 miles.

"We are prepared to enter the premium compact sport sedan segment with 
a bang," said Richard O'Kelley, Vice President of Sales for Saab Cars 
USA, Inc. "The car's aggressive design, exceptional 'fun-to-drive' 
appeal, and extensive safety features definitely rank among the best in 
the segment. Our pricing makes it the best value in the segment."

The first step in the biggest product development program in Saab's 
history, the entry-level Linear Sport Sedan, will be on-sale in the U.S. 
beginning October 12. The Arc and Vector (210 horsepower) variants will hit
the U.S. market early in calendar year 2003 and will be priced at $29,995 
and $32,495 respectively. For more information, visit www.new93.saabusa.com .

Saab Cars USA, Inc. is the importer of Saab 9-5 and 9-3 automobiles for Saab 
Automobile AB and is headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, near Atlanta. 
For more information, see www.saabusa.com . 


    MY 2003 Saab Model Price Listing



    9-3 Models                                  Model Code               MSRP
    9-3 SE Convertible                               352              $39,995
    9-3 Linear Sport Sedan                           304              $25,900
    9-3 Arc Sport Sedan                              344              $29,995
    9-3 Vector Sport Sedan                           354              $32,495



    9-3 Options                        Model Availability              MSRP
    Automatic Transmission             9-3 SE Convertible             $1,200
    Design Package (1)                 9-3 SE Convertible               $795
    Sport Package (2)                  9-3 SE Convertible             $1,995
    Front Heated Seats                 9-3 SE Convertible               $475
    TOP2 (Blue top)                    9-3 SE Convertible               $500
    Sentronic Automatic Transmission   9-3 Sport Sedan (Linear/Arc)   $1,200
    Sentronic Automatic Transmission   9-3 Sport Sedan (Vector)       $1,300
     with steering column controls
    Power Sunroof                      9-3 Sport Sedan                $1,100
    Linear Touring Package (3)         9-3 Sport Sedan (Linear)         $995
    Arc/Vector Touring Package (4)     9-3 Sport Sedan (Arc/Vector)   $1,195
    Linear Launch Package (5)          9-3 Sport Sedan (Linear)       $2,595
    Sport Wheel Package (6)            9-3 Sport Sedan                $1,295
    Front Heated Seats  (7)            9-3 Sport Sedan                  $495
    Mica/Metallic Paint                All 9-3's                        $475

    (1)   Black leather with red inserts, carbon-fiber IP, matte-chrome door
          handles
    (2)   17" Double-three spoke wheels, Sport Steering wheel, rear spoiler,
          Aero body kit, Sport leather seats, Carbon-fiber IP
    (3)   Automatic Climate Control, Bi-xenon headlamps, auto dimming mirror,
          integrated garage door opener with compass
    (4)   Rain sensing wipers, Saab Parking Assist, bi-xenon headlamp, in-dash
          6-disc CD changer
    (5)   Infotainment audio, in-dash 6-disc CD changer, color exterior
          matched trim, power sunroof, 16" 10-spoke alloy wheels, power
          driver's seat
    (6)   17" 5-spoke alloy wheels, tire pressure monitors, sport tuned
          chassis
    (7)   Includes headlamp washers


    9-5 Models                                         Model Code     MSRP
    9-5 Linear 2.3t Sedan                                    524     $33,995
    9-5 Linear 2.3t SportWagon                               525     $34,695
    9-5 Arc 3.0t Sedan                                       574     $38,650
    9-5 Arc 3.0t SportWagon                                  575     $39,350
    9-5 Aero Sedan                                           584     $38,650
    9-5 Aero SportWagon                                      585     $39,350



    9-5 Options                      Model Availability               MSRP
    Sentronic Automatic Transmission 9-5 Linear and Aero Models       $1,300
    Premium Package *                9-5 Linear 2.3t                  $1,495
    Touring Package **               9-5 Arc and Aero Models          $1,195
    Sport Ventilated Seats           9-5 Aero                           $995
    Mica/Metallic Paint              All 9-5's                          $475

    *  Includes memory on Driver's side seat, Prestige audio system, inner
       auto dimming mirror with integrated garage   door opener and digital
       compass.
    ** Includes bi-xenon headlamps, rain sensing wipers, Saab Parking Assist,
       outer auto dimming mirrors

    Special Charges                Models                   MSRP
    Transportation                 All 9-3 and 9-5          $625