Saab has refreshed its upper medium 9-3 range with a much-needed interior update. The fascia, instruments and controls have all been updated, with Saab cutting the button count and number of driver displays. Dual-zone climate control is now standard across the range, while the 175PS and 210PS turbo petrol engines also feature a new close-ratio gearbox. The new 9-3 is scheduled to arrive in the third quarter of 2006.