The Saab 9-7X is a Saab-branded mid-size luxury SUV based on General Motor's GMT360 platform, which also includes the current GMC Envoy and Chevrolet TrailBlazer (and for this the 9-7X has been given the nickname "Trollblazer", although it is not assembeled in Trollhättan, Sweden, the traditional production site for Saabs). The 9-7X is GM's highest priced mid-size SUV and the first American built Saab. It is assembled in the same USA Moraine, Ohio production plant as the other GMT360 SUVs and shares many components with its platform mates. The Saab 9-7X succeeds the Oldsmobile Bravada as GM's flagship mid-size SUV, and is the most expensive Saab ever produced. Its body panels are shared with the discontinued Bravada, yet it is distinguished by its front fascia, headlamps, hood, roof rack, tail lamps and rear bumper. It is the only GMT360 SUV not available with rear-wheel drive and, along with the Saab 9-2X, one of the first Saabs to feature standard all-wheel drive. 9-7X is also the first production Saab with a V8 engine and features substantial chassis revisions, including a 1 in (25.4 mm) lower ride hight and revised bushings and dampers, standard rear air suspension, and quicker steering to sharpen the handling. The interior design is inspired by the Saab 9-5 with features like the console-mounted ignition switch and swing-out cupholder retained. The idiosyncratic "night panel" switch, which extinguishes all "unnecessary" dash lighting, is missing, however as well as the Saab active head restraints.

The GMT360 platform and the 9-7X are not scheduled to be updated or continued after 2009. Its position in the Saab lineup was eventually to be occupied by the Subaru B9 Tribeca-based Saab 9-6X, however GM has divested its Subaru stock and 9-6X development has been cancelled. Instead, the position will be filled by theTheta-based 9-4X, which is scheduled for production in mid 2009 as an early 2010 model.

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Saab 9-3 - Saab 9-5 - Saab 9-X - Saab 9-2X - Saab 9-4X - Saab Aero X - Saab Classic - Saab Turbo X

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