STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Haldex and Saab's co-developed XWD, or 'cross-wheel-drive' system, is now available across most of the 9-3 lineup. The system is a fully automatic on-demand setup that was previously introduced on the 2008 Turbo-X sport sedan and the 9-3 Aero with V6 engine. For 2009, all 9.3 2.0T models except the convertible get the XWD system.The all-wheel-drive system can send 100 percent of engine torque to the front or rear wheels whenever necessary. Saab XWD provides pre-emptive engagement of the rear wheels for optimal traction on takeoff, Saab says. That capability is combined with an electronically controlled rear limited-slip differential, or eLSD, that allows variable torque transfer between the rear wheels. The eLSD system is already standard on Aero models.Another change for 2009 is the availability of an 'Aero type' appearance and performance package for the 9-3 sport sedan. It includes a set of new 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, sport seats, dual tailpipes and upgraded brakes.The 9-3 2.0T Sport Sedan and SportCombi with XWD both will have a winter package, a moonroof, and an automatic transmission as standard, although a six-speed manual gearbox will be available.Saab's 2009 pricing is up about 2 percent across the lineup, with the range extending from the 9-3 2.0T sport sedan priced at $29,610 to the 9-3 Aero V6T convertible at $50,385, including a $775 destination charge.What this means to you: Saab extends XWD foul-weather capability to its 9-3 lineup.. — Laura Sky Brown, Correspondent