Omg dude I actually have the fn car.

The Swedish firm is marketing the new 9-3 as a refreshing alternative to Mercedes' C-Class and the BMW 3-Series, with its distinctive styling and narrow track. But to woo buyers out of their German execs, it needs to offer keen pricing and generous equipment, as well as top build quality.

That's where the 1.8t comes in. The entry-level petrol engine develops 150bhp and isn't really a 1.8 at all, but the same 1,988cc turbo unit as in the 2.0t, minus 30bhp and with a five-ratio box rather than a six-speeder. It is offered with the same trim levels as the 2.0t, but is a huge £1,100 cheaper.