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07-16-2008, 03:06 AM
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New SAAB 9-3 Offroad version
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07-16-2008, 03:20 AM
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Re: New SAAB 9-3 Offroad version
Doesn't fit the SAAB looks.
Volvo pulls it off way better with the XC70.
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07-16-2008, 03:44 AM
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Re: New SAAB 9-3 Offroad version
Well... the idea festered around for 5+ years or so.... Good to see Saab expanding the lineup. Saab has been seen as a "sport" and "activity" brand for years. it's good to see them trying to fit that existing image again.
It's still a shame that the 9-3 looks like a product of a Japanese rice factory.
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07-16-2008, 10:23 AM
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Re: New SAAB 9-3 Offroad version
not bad looking, however to me it just looks like fender flares added and new wheels, and that is all?
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07-16-2008, 12:08 PM
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Re: New SAAB 9-3 Offroad version
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07-16-2008, 12:29 PM
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Re: New SAAB 9-3 Offroad version
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07-16-2008, 12:33 PM
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Re: New SAAB 9-3 Offroad version
Not necessarily the worst idea, a few inches taller than the standard which gives it a bit more of an cuv/suv feel. Given how people buy suvs etc for the higher seating position, and the vehicle is a wagon with assumedly decent fuel economy it might be a good niche vehicle.
Can't be any worse than what Subaru did with the Legacy(?) Outbacks which were raised a bit.
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07-16-2008, 12:44 PM
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Re: New SAAB 9-3 Offroad version
to see the way this should have been executed, see Audi Allroad. this just looks bad. and those 3 spoke design wheels need to go.... all in all, it's not so good.
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07-16-2008, 01:04 PM
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3.8 Liter Supercharged V6
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Re: New SAAB 9-3 Offroad version
Is Saab the reason why the Insignia project is put on hold? I want an AWD sedan or wagon but don't want to pay the Saab price.
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07-16-2008, 01:31 PM
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Re: New SAAB 9-3 Offroad version
I think it looks great. Gives a decent alternative to people that need the space but don't want a crossover or SUV. And with the XWD that thing is golden on any type of road.
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07-16-2008, 01:37 PM
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Re: New SAAB 9-3 Offroad version
I don't mind it, but Saab needs to be pushing a high-tech / safety / high power, low consumption angle, not a tough off-road angle. This would have been a great car 5 years ago, not today.
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