2010 Saab 9-5 sedan and wagon CGIs surface

 2010 Saab 9-5 sedan and wagon CGIs surface
2010 Saab 9-5 sedan computer rendering

Do these images actually show official manufacturer renderings of the 2010 Saab 9-5 sedan and 9-5 wagon?  Two different blogs seem to think so.

Both Autoblog.nl and Saabunited.com believe that the source of these images is Saab itself.  We're not so sure.  The images are far from perfect (is that a scratch on the front bumper of the 9-5 sedan?), showing two drawings that need some finishing touches.  Most recently, the wagon was seen under a tight-fitting cloth cover teasing us with an idea of what the vehicle will look like.

Comparing these pictures with the rendering, we think we can spot a few differences.  The rendering does not appear to have a steep enough angle just over the rear headlights.  Rigidity looks to be key in the back end of the covered up car, as opposed to the smoothness seen in the drawing.  Also, the rendering shows a roofline that plunges down at the back quite a bit more than the concealed 9-5 wagon, which shows a flatter roof.

However, what the artist seems to have been accurate on is the overall shape of the front bumper, including headlight placement, air intakes, grille shape, and fog lght location.  Also, the wheels appear to be fairly close in design to what Saab has included on their teaser car.

If the wagon looks remotely similar to this drawing, it could definitely be a hit for the Swedish automaker.

Source: saabsunited.com via autoblog.nl

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 afterace2 afterace2
looks nice, but is it enough to save the brand ?
June 27, 2009 11:46 am
 CrazyRacer09 CrazyRacer09
Yea looks very nice..(Audi rims :)) ) its good tho, i like it, i gotta see the production one though..
June 27, 2009 12:16 pm
 bbcha bbcha
The colour code for "pine green metallic" gives us a hint on SAAB's new strategy to save the brand.
June 27, 2009 12:19 pm
 N20_Purge N20_Purge
I'm sorry, but that is just ugly. What was the designer sniffing when he thought this was a good idea? Pretty much every other car in its class is better looking. This is a reason why Saab is dying. People will rather buy A4's, 3 series's, C-classes etc.
June 27, 2009 12:31 pm
 C-KING C-KING
9-5 is bigger. A6, 5 seeries and E-class
June 27, 2009 12:55 pm
 N20_Purge N20_Purge
Thanks for correction. They are still all better than this. ;)
June 27, 2009 1:41 pm
 coopergt coopergt
like the wagon
June 27, 2009 2:09 pm
 kalle_Karlstrom kalle_Karlstrom
The Saab 900 was better looking and that was ugly. This wont save them. The wagon looks as if its shrunk. Isnt the point of a wagon that you want the space to fill the boot with crap? Nothing can go inte the trunk of this one. Saabs going the wrong way. Why save them..
June 27, 2009 2:49 pm
 alessandro alessandro
Failure. Hi Koenigsegg!
June 27, 2009 3:21 pm
 schnitzerx schnitzerx
leave the 5er and E-Class, and buy this FWD 9-5 with the green metallic color...
June 27, 2009 5:21 pm
 politz politz
I think that is one hot design, full of scandinavian design references, quirky and sporty, as a Saab should've been all along.
June 27, 2009 5:31 pm
 DieselDog DieselDog
Nice rendering on the wagon. This is the stuff dreams are made of! I am so encouraged by manufacturers who are shifting from SUVs to sleeker and smaller vehicles like wagons (9-5, 5er & E-Class Touring, Caddy CLS Wagon) and upscale hatchbacks (A5 & A7 SportBacks and the over-the-top Panamera). Although the industry is currently suffering, the strong and smart will survive and give us car guys stuff we really want to DRIVE!
June 27, 2009 6:20 pm
 schnitzerx schnitzerx
isnt it a little bit Rolls-Roycesh ??
June 27, 2009 7:10 pm
 Bristol411S3 Bristol411S3
This looks like a Photoshopped A6. I have high hopes for the 9-5. SAAN needs to return to its roots rather than becoming a slave to chasing Audi and BMW. The last thing we need is another German clone.
June 27, 2009 8:06 pm
 norther norther
has anyone seen the colours and their abbreviation? check out the Pine Green ... GAY! :))))
June 27, 2009 9:23 pm
 hata0101 hata0101
Ewww, wtf....that's all i can say.
June 28, 2009 1:12 am
 effington effington
that front bar looks like the love child of a Hyundai elantra and a Chrysler seabring... this is not good... it looks as though its been designed for america, and the rest of the world will just have to live with it.. terribly blunt styling is a trait for american cars... it frustrates me!
June 28, 2009 2:01 am
 SZQ SZQ
@ the end of the day it's just a saab...
June 28, 2009 4:03 am
 BabyMilo BabyMilo
Sedan doesnt do it for me, its just not right, but the Estate that is a hot looking car... Id still buy a Volvo though even though i love Saab. I like the design of the 9 3 Sport Kombi more though...
June 28, 2009 10:05 am
 HEMI426 HEMI426
I like it that the sidewindows aren't lower than the bonnet
June 28, 2009 11:56 am
 archytype archytype
The 9-5 will be another weird Saab design on a generic GM platform. It reminds me of the new Jaguar XF, a luxury car designed by Ford which ends up looking like a luxury package for the Ford Mondeo. Most likely designed by Americans trying to be Swedish on a tight value-engineering budget and universal platform. A niche car should be unique from the ground up.
June 28, 2009 11:51 pm
 LittleBoyPsychopath LittleBoyPsychopath
SAABs bore me for some reason. but the CGI looks good.
June 29, 2009 5:39 am
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