Latest on the Saab 9-3 MCE

**ChevroletRevived** · 02-14-2007, 07:01 PM

Latest on the Saab 9-3 MCE

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Posted over at Trollhattan Saab, the photo shown above is of the Saab 9-3 SportCombi undergoing cold weather testing. As you can see, design cues are being taken from the Aero X for the 9-3. This is just the beginning of the style revolution happening at Saab. Expect more Aero X style in future 9-3 generations and as new Saab models debut. After all, this is just an MCE of an existing design that predated the Aero X concept, there is only so much you can do. Since this photo was taken, photoshop designs have surfaced on Trollhattan that provide a better indication of what the 9-3 will look like behind the snow and camoflauge. Rumored features to come in the the redesign include LED headlights and AWD. A redesign in the interior is not expected; that'll have to wait until EPII. Expect the 9-3 to debut sometime in 2007 at either Geneva or Frankfurt. Stay tuned to GMI for autoshow coverage and Trollhattan Saab for all the latest developments on this new vehicle.

Check out the latest photos and the photoshop at this link to Trollhattan:
Trollhattan Saab 9-3 Info

bryce miller · 02-14-2007, 08:03 PM

I like it but i am more excited to see the all new 9-5 when are we going to see that?

Quickening · 02-14-2007, 08:05 PM

Yeh I posted this a couple days ago and it didn't make the front page

(Now I can't find where it got moved to )
More Spy Shots of Saab 9-3 MCE

Anyways, I look forward to seeing the finished project, hopefully at Geneva.

**mgescuro** · 02-14-2007, 08:06 PM

The 9-3 now looks frumpy. Not at all athletic or stylish.

mbukukanyau · 02-14-2007, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mgescuro

The 9-3 now looks frumpy. Not at all athletic or stylish.

Boy u are really critical

**mgescuro** · 02-14-2007, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mbukukanyau

Boy u are really critical

Yeah? So what else is new??
And it does look frumpy. The new "Aero X" grille doesn't fit.

montrealvue · 02-14-2007, 08:19 PM

I love the look of the present gen. 9-3, I only wish it were longer. Backseat legroom is a joke. If it weren't for that there would be a Sportcombi in my driveway right now

johnnyangelb · 02-14-2007, 08:22 PM

Yep, I agree, it's now a frump.

ctsmo · 02-14-2007, 08:27 PM

the more and more i see this photo i slowly start to dislike this car. lets just hope it looks all good and dandy at either frankfurt or geneva

**nadepalma** · 02-14-2007, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mgescuro

Yeah? So what else is new??
And it does look frumpy. The new "Aero X" grille doesn't fit.

I don't think it fits just right, but then again this is a spy pic and it's not in full regalia.

Regardless though, it doesn't exactly have the full Aero-X treatment as of yet --- I suspect that we're gonna see that in earnest when the new 9-3 arrives if not before when the next 9-5 arrives.

That's just my opinion though.

mystikranger · 02-14-2007, 08:35 PM

Oh well

jbernie · 02-14-2007, 08:38 PM

Evolution not revolution. Would be better if the snow bank was removed from the front plate down and you could see the full front end.

The rims do nothing to portray a sporty look, but it is a mule not a production car.

No complaints from this 9-3 owner.

mygraphix · 02-14-2007, 09:00 PM

Need to see more, I'll be looking to replace my convertible in a year, hope the new one looks as good as the 06.

56 Starchief · 02-14-2007, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgescuro

Yeah? So what else is new??
And it does look frumpy. The new "Aero X" grille doesn't fit.

yea, mgescuro is always overly critical. but its a nice counter-argument to some of the bobbleheads (though beloved) on this site. he is also always one of the more interesting debaters. it wouldn't be the same without him.

56 Starchief · 02-14-2007, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nadepalma

I don't think it fits just right, but then again this is a spy pic and it's not in full regalia.

Regardless though, it doesn't exactly have the full Aero-X treatment as of yet --- I suspect that we're gonna see that in earnest when the new 9-3 arrives if not before when the next 9-5 arrives.

That's just my opinion though.

it doesn't fit because it creates a huge overhang. the aero-x is more flat-faced and a lesser overhang. almost has a CSV effect of tacking on a face that doesn't belong to an old body.

EDIT: the overhang from the front angle actually seems to be a bit of a illusion with the big center grille. i think that the main problem now is the application of the wide aero-x face to a narrow body. doesnt translate well

02-14-2007, 07:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
ChevroletRevived GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Good Ol United States of America Posts: 8,863	Latest on the Saab 9-3 MCE Latest on the Saab 9-3 MCE www.gminsidenews.com www.trollhattansaab.net Posted over at Trollhattan Saab, the photo shown above is of the Saab 9-3 SportCombi undergoing cold weather testing. As you can see, design cues are being taken from the Aero X for the 9-3. This is just the beginning of the style revolution happening at Saab. Expect more Aero X style in future 9-3 generations and as new Saab models debut. After all, this is just an MCE of an existing design that predated the Aero X concept, there is only so much you can do. Since this photo was taken, photoshop designs have surfaced on Trollhattan that provide a better indication of what the 9-3 will look like behind the snow and camoflauge. Rumored features to come in the the redesign include LED headlights and AWD. A redesign in the interior is not expected; that'll have to wait until EPII. Expect the 9-3 to debut sometime in 2007 at either Geneva or Frankfurt. Stay tuned to GMI for autoshow coverage and Trollhattan Saab for all the latest developments on this new vehicle. Check out the latest photos and the photoshop at this link to Trollhattan: Trollhattan Saab 9-3 Info __________________ GMI's Revitalization in Action Director Check out our latest lineup by Clicking Here If you've got inside news and would like to be a GMInsider, send me a private message or email me HERE. Last edited by ChevroletRevived : 02-15-2007 at 02:59 AM.

02-14-2007, 08:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
bryce miller 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 501	Re: Latest on the Saab 9-3 MCE I like it but i am more excited to see the all new 9-5 when are we going to see that? __________________ Current Ride: 2000 Buick Regal LS 1995 Chevrolet Camaro RS Past Rides: 1992 Saturn SL2 1993 Pontiac Grand Am SE 1996 Chevrolet Lumina LS Future Rides: 2008 Pontiac G8 2009 Chevrolet Camaro

02-14-2007, 08:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Quickening 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Antonio, Texas Drives: 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero Posts: 5,126	Re: Latest on the Saab 9-3 MCE Yeh I posted this a couple days ago and it didn't make the front page (Now I can't find where it got moved to ) More Spy Shots of Saab 9-3 MCE Anyways, I look forward to seeing the finished project, hopefully at Geneva. __________________ 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero

02-14-2007, 08:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
mgescuro GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 24,339	Re: Latest on the Saab 9-3 MCE The 9-3 now looks frumpy. Not at all athletic or stylish. __________________ 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero 1995 Mercedes C280 1994 Jaguar XJ6 ...when all hope is gone, you know sad songs say so much... My Vision of Cadillac My Vision of Cadillac (REDUX)

02-14-2007, 08:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
montrealvue 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montreal,PQ - 2006 Saturn Vue V6 ! Posts: 1,907	Re: Latest on the Saab 9-3 MCE I love the look of the present gen. 9-3, I only wish it were longer. Backseat legroom is a joke. If it weren't for that there would be a Sportcombi in my driveway right now __________________ '87 Merc Tracer '88 Toyota Tercel '89 VW Golf '94 Saturn SL '97 Pontiac Grand Am '00 Olds Silhouette '02 Dodge Intrepid '04 Chev Malibu '06 Saturn Vue

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02-14-2007, 08:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
johnnyangelb 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Monterey, CA Drives: Big Wheel Posts: 554	Re: Latest on the Saab 9-3 MCE Yep, I agree, it's now a frump. __________________

02-14-2007, 08:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
ctsmo 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 490	Re: Latest on the Saab 9-3 MCE the more and more i see this photo i slowly start to dislike this car. lets just hope it looks all good and dandy at either frankfurt or geneva __________________ Current Cars: 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Manual, 99 Red Firebird Manual- Brother 2007 SAAB 9-3 2.0T- Me 2006 Cadillac STS 3.6- Mom 2008 Subaru WRX STI /1999 Black Pontiac Firebird- other Brother 2003 Cadillac Deville Northstar- Dad Past Cars: 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.6- Me-----> SOLD 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GT- Given to aunt 1994 GMC Safari- Sold 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme- Donated

02-14-2007, 08:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
mystikranger 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Waco, TX Drives: 2007 Chevy HHR LT Posts: 1,932	Re: Latest on the Saab 9-3 MCE Oh well __________________ Current Ride: 2007 Chevy HHR LT Future Ride: 2010 Camaro SS

02-14-2007, 08:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
jbernie 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Colorado, USA Drives: 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero Posts: 1,401	Re: Latest on the Saab 9-3 MCE Evolution not revolution. Would be better if the snow bank was removed from the front plate down and you could see the full front end. The rims do nothing to portray a sporty look, but it is a mule not a production car. No complaints from this 9-3 owner. __________________ Talk is cheap, sometimes it is on sale!

02-14-2007, 09:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
mygraphix 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 263	Re: Latest on the Saab 9-3 MCE Need to see more, I'll be looking to replace my convertible in a year, hope the new one looks as good as the 06.

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