Saab could drop 9-3 name - report

 Saab could drop 9-3 name - report
2012 Saab 9-3 mule spied 14.03.2011 / Copyright SB-Medien

CEO reviewing designs for 9-2

Saab is still teetering on the financial abyss, but that hasn't stopped them from dreaming up new names for the redesigned 9-3.

Speaking with Automotive News, North American president Tim Colbeck said the next-generation model will be launched in early 2013 with "edgy" styling that evokes memories of the brand's historic models.Without going into detail, Colbeck suggested the car could adopt a retro-inspired name to help capitalize on the new design.

More interestingly, Colbeck revealed that CEO Victor Mueller is reviewing approximately five designs for the 9-2. As we have previously reported, the car could be launched in 2014 with a teardrop-shape that recalls the orginal model which was produced between 1949 and 1956.

Source: Automotive News

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 tbrodie tbrodie
Sometimes it shows a fine command of language to say nothing. Is this one of those times WCF?
August 10, 2011 5:20 pm
 SPORTINGUISTA_29 SPORTINGUISTA_29
nice pics of the SAAB 9-3
August 10, 2011 5:57 pm
 odysseus odysseus
Just bring back the 900!
August 11, 2011 2:24 am
 DdW DdW
It is good to see some good news from Saab,and hoped that they will receive badly-needed funding to keep themselves going.
August 11, 2011 7:07 am
 sensei sensei
SAAB has no choice but to change direction because to keep going the way GM sent them will lead to bankruptcy.
August 14, 2011 5:58 am