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Saab Back In Production, Announces 3 New Models

admin — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:59:09 +0000

Saab has found financial backing to continue production. Not only that, the Swedish auto maker announced the introduction of 3 new models: The 9-1, 9-6 and 9-7.

Revealed as part of Saab’s agreement with Pang Da and Zhejiang Youngman Lotus, the plan calls for a 9-1, 9-6, and 9-7. Details are sparse as of now. 9-1 will apparently be an entry-level model, previously the 9-2, while 9-6 and 9-7 will be “prestige” vehicles. Saab will engineer and design the vehicles, while Youngman will provide the “necessary financial investments.”

Saab CEO Victor Muller added, “This joint venture offers Saab Automobile the opportunity to develop models that were not envisaged nor funded in our original business plan: for instance, we will now be able to develop a small entry level Saab, a car that has long been on the top of our wish list.”

The Redesigned Saab 9-3

admin — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:40:18 +0000

Saab has redesigned the 9-3 for 2012, and we have your first look. According to World Car Fans: Saab has released new details about their future product lineup, ahead of the company’s Independence Day celebration on February 23rd.

Most notably, President and CEO Jan Åke Jonsson confirmed the next-generation 9-3 will arrive in 2012. This had been expected, but the upcoming 9-3 facelift caused speculation that the redesign might have been delayed until 2013.

As we have previously reported, the new 9-3 will ride on a modified version of the current Epsilon I platform and likely be offered in three- and five-door bodystyles. A variety of engines will be available, but a recent agreement with BMW will ensure there’s a MINI-sourced 1.6-liter four-cylinder turbo with start/stop technology.

Besides talking about the 2012 9-3, Saab announced plans to unveil a new special edition. Details are limited, but the model will likely be based on the current 9-3 Convertible.

Saab Plans Through 2017 are Leaked!

admin — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:29:09 +0000

Saab’s got more leaks then the Titanic after an iceberg collision (too soon?) Swedish Magazine “Auto Motor & Sport” published apparently-official diagrams showing Saab’s future model line up, from 2010 all the way through 2017 Saab concepts. Here’s a summary of Saab’s wishful thinking:

2010 will see the new 9-5 sedan being launched after breaking cover at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The new 9-4 compact SUV will follow suit, taking on Audi’s Q5, BMW’s X3, Mercedes-Benz’s GLK and Volvo’s XC60. Lastly a facelift for the 9-3 is on the cards and it will focus more on the interior than the outside.

2011 introduces the 9-5 Sportcombi and start/stop technology comes to SAAB for the first time.

In 2012 a brand new 9-3 is revealed. SAAB is also introduced to the mini premium hatch segment when the 9-1 comes alive. The car is said to be developed in corporation with the BMW Group, but at which level is not clear.

The year 2013 will usher in a crossover vehicle based on the 9-5 Sportcombi. The 9-3 Convertible also goes public in 2013 possibly featuring the 9-X Air Concept’s new roof system.

By the time 2015 rolls around SAAB would be confident enough to venture into the semi-exotic by bringing back the outrageous Sonett brand from the 1960s and 1970s, as well as producing that bold looking car at the top of the Sonett. The company will also be mixing it with the electric boys with its own zero-emissions models.

2017 brings it all into full circle when the new-generation 9-5 is introduced.

Source: SAABs United