Aero vs WRX Wagon

Discussion in 'Introduce Yourself' started by goixiz, Dec 20, 2005.

  1. goixiz

    goixiz Active Member

    Got this from SAAB Central
    How accurate ? I have no clue

    Saab unique front exterior styling
    new aluminum hood with redesigned hood scoop on Aero
    new front fenders
    new front grille and bumper cover
    new headlamps, marker lights and projector driving lights

    Saab unique side and rear exterior styling
    new tailgate and rear bumper cover
    new rear roof spoiler
    new rear taillamps
    17" alloy wheels standard (in Canada) on Aero
    Saab specific Bridgestone tires (standard Subaru OEM Bridgestone Potenza RE92 on US 16" 9-2X)

    Saab unique Chassis
    Steering: improved on-center feel/feedback as well as better response & linearity

    *** STI steering rack *** !!! (not sure if from 04 or 05 STI)

    Handling: improved overall stability, particularly emergency handling fully laden
    Ride: revised shock tuning for a more controlled ride. Less low speed rebound & compression
    new dampers
    new suspension bushings - stiffer anti-roll bar bushings
    100% stiffening of the front sub-frame where the steering rack mounts
    unique lower steering gear ratio of 15:1 vs. previous 16.5:1
    aluminum rear suspension forward lateral link
    10mm shorter rear bump stops

    Saab unique interior materials
    upgraded carpeting
    two-tone cloth seat materials
    availability of leather interior
    instrument cluster with metallic trim rings around the gauges
    upgraded door panel materials
    metallic centre stack dash fascia

    Saab unique insulation kit
    dramatically reduces noise, vibration and harshness
    heavier toe-board insulation and addition of fender insulation
    rear quarter trim sealing, tailgate sealing
    acoustic treatment on roof trim
    insulation under the shift boot
    new rear engine mount

    Saab unique active head restraints for the front seats

    Security System (n/a Impreza models)
    Block Heater (n/a Impreza models) (Canada only)

    Leather interior optional on Linear & Aero (n/a Impreza models)
    Sunroof optional on Linear (n/a on Impreza Outback Sport)

    Heated Front Seats & Outer Mirrors optional on Linear (standard on Impreza Outback Sport)

    Warranty:
    US: 48 month/50,000 miles (Impreza models 36 month/36,000 miles)
    Canada: 48 month/80,000 km (Impreza models 36 month/60,000 km)

    Dealer provided maintenance:
    24 month/24,000 miles (n/a Impreza models)
     
  2. GTscoob

    GTscoob Black is Beautiful

    I wouldnt mind doing a 9-2x rear hatch, bumper, and taillight conversion if I could ever find the parts cheaply (sucks that they didnt ever make aspen whites though).
     
  3. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    My brother has one as well. I describe it as 02 meets 05 meets Saab panels.
     

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