The 2008 9-7X is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in two trims, the 4.2i and the 5.3i.
Upon introduction, the 4.2i is equipped with a standard 4.2-liter, I6, 285-horsepower engine that achieves 14-mpg in the city and 20-mpg on the highway. The 5.3i is equipped with a standard 5.3-liter, V8, 300-horsepower engine that achieves 13-mpg in the city and 19-mpg on the highway. A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.