Saab's first SUV is a truck-type wagon with standard all-wheel drive and available 6- and 8-cyl engines. General Motors owns Saab, and the 9-7X gets its basic architecture from the GM midsize-SUV family that includes the Chevrolet TrailBlazer. It has Saab styling cues, a Saab-style dashboard, and the Swedish brand's traditional center-console-mounted ignition switch. Other differences include Saab-specific steering, suspension, and brake systems. It comes in a single body length with seating for five. Powertrains are from GM: a 290-hp inline 6-cyl or 300-hp V8. The V8 features GM's Active Fuel Management, which deactivates four cylinders while cruising to save fuel. A 4-speed automatic is the sole transmission. The AWD lacks low-range gearing. ABS, antiskid system, and load-leveling suspension are standard. So are curtain side airbags with rollover deployment. Power-adjustable pedals and xenon headlights are standard on the V8, available on the 6-cyl. A navigation system is optional.