The 2009 9-3 Convertible is a 2-door, 4-passenger luxury convertible, available in 4 trims, ranging from the 2.0T Touring to the Aero.
Upon introduction, the 2.0T Touring is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 210-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. A 6-Speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 5-Speed automatic transmission is optional. The Aero is equipped with a standard 2.8-liter, V6, 280-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 15-mpg in the city and 24-mpg on the highway. A 6-Speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-Speed manual transmission with overdrive is optional.
The 2009 9-3 Convertible is a carryover from 2008.