Saab + automatic transmission = sh*t

I had a look at the specifications for the new Saab 9-3X, and imagine my surprise when I realized the following two things:

1. There is no automatic transmission option for the Biopower version, even though it is the exact same engine as the regular 2.0T.

2. The automatic transmission available in the 2.0T is so poor that I can't believe Saab has the guts to put this on the market in 2009.

Basically, choosing the automatic transmission will make the top speed 10 km/h lower, it will make the 0-100 exercise over 1 second slower, and it will make the fuel consumption a staggering 2 l/100 km higher!!! My God, how is this even possible in this day and age?


Facsimile: Saab.no