CarsNext » Saab http://www.carsnext.com Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:18:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Saab Fashionista – concept car with closed body http://www.carsnext.com/by-brand/saab/saab-fashionista-%e2%80%93-concept-car-with-closed-body/ http://www.carsnext.com/by-brand/saab/saab-fashionista-%e2%80%93-concept-car-with-closed-body/#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:22:47 +0000 InMyCar http://www.carsnext.com/?p=714 concept_car_saab_fashionista 1Most often we think that the American auto industry would have probably been in the best condition if only people who really participate in cars’ creation had voices in key decisions’ acceptance. For example, a good sample of this statement is the conceptual offer of the two-seater closed body concept car Saab Fashionista from 4th year student Maulsa who participates in the design project called “The Car of year”. You can like the given project or you can hate it, but the idea of stylized hybrid two-seater closed body Saab is “fresh” and rather original.

According to the description of Maulsa, concept car Saab Fashionista should create the magnificent four-seater, two-seater closed body which mixes futuristic feeling of scientific films with elegance of products from famous Fashion houses, such as Karl Lagerfeld and Chanel. The 24-year-old student also asserts that based on the Volt platform, he projected Saab Fashionista which will be equipped with a six-cylinder hybrid petrol engine together with the electric motor which in the sum are capable to give out the capacity up to 300 horsepower.

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]]> http://www.carsnext.com/by-brand/saab/saab-fashionista-%e2%80%93-concept-car-with-closed-body/feed/ 0 The New Saab 9-5. Almost an Official Photo http://www.carsnext.com/by-brand/saab/the-new-saab-9-5-almost-an-official-photo/ http://www.carsnext.com/by-brand/saab/the-new-saab-9-5-almost-an-official-photo/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:02:14 +0000 InMyCar http://www.carsnext.com/?p=596 saab1Premiere of a new-generation Saab 9-5 is scheduled for autumn this year. However, the Swedish company has not released official pictures of the model till now. But it seems that Saab United portal has managed to get two photos of the new 9-5. It is impossible to understand weather this is the new Saab 9-5, or it is just a fantasy of artist from Saab United. Therefore, we can only wait until September when the Swedes will show their new model at the Frankfurt motor show.

There is an option that Saab 9-5 can enter the market in two body shapes at once: the sedan and wagon. And the appearance of the latter model seems to be the most interesting. Saab 9-5 is built on the platform, which has formed the basis for Opel Insignia. Thus, it can be assumed that the next generation Saab 9-5 will be more than the current car. According to the representation of the company the vehicle is expected to be much more comfortable. As a result, Saab hopes that the 9-5 will be real competitor in the market not only for Volvo S80, but also for such cars as the BMW 5-Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Audi A6.

]]> http://www.carsnext.com/by-brand/saab/the-new-saab-9-5-almost-an-official-photo/feed/ 0 British to start the production of the new Saab 9-5 http://www.carsnext.com/by-brand/saab/british-to-start-the-production-of-the-new-saab-9-5/ http://www.carsnext.com/by-brand/saab/british-to-start-the-production-of-the-new-saab-9-5/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:33:34 +0000 InMyCar http://www.carsnext.com/?p=354 saab-9-5The British magazine Autocar published the first image of the serial version of Saab 9-5 sedan of new generation, whose world premiere will be held in September this year at Frankfurt Motor Show.

The appearance of the front part of the body of the new Saab 9-5 will be implemented according to the concept of retribution-Aero-X, first shown three years ago. Saab will get it’s platform from Opel Insignia, but in comparison with the German “donor” the car will undergo a modernization – the wheelbase of the Swedish sedan will be increased by about 10 centimeters. In addition, two types of suspension will be offered for new vehicle – from the standard “Insignia with conventional McPherson and a “charged “versions of OPC, the construction of which could reduce the effect of power steering in rapid acceleration. Also, buyers can order for a car a full drive model system for 9-5.

In the range of engines of new generation Saab 9-5 will be three 2-liter diesel engine powered up to 160 horsepower, as well as the ruler of gasoline units, ranging from 1.6-liter turbocharged engine and ending with “six” volume 2.8 liters. In addition, the car will have a hybrid version with power plant, which combines a 1.4-liter gasoline and automatic engines.

The production of the sedan starts at the factory in Trollhettan in early 2010. By the end of the year 9-5 “universal” body version of the model will be produced, and then a four-hatchback, which will compete with the Audi A5 Sportback. In 2011-2012 years the next generation Saab 9-3 a new crossover 9-4X, as well as a compact hatchback, which is to rival the Audi A3 and VW Golf will be available in the market.

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