Speculative Renderings: 2010 Saab 9-5 - Page 2

**mgescuro** · 07-29-2008, 04:36 PM

It looks promising... almost makes up for the fact that it's 5 years late.

Astra RL · 07-29-2008, 05:22 PM

Maybe they have something take ridiculously long to come to market then wow us with greatness. On second thought probably not. E100 compatible and turbos through out, bring us some diesels too that run on biodiesel 90 cents a gallon.

And no black tie radios too.

stevecmh · 07-29-2008, 05:24 PM

looks fantastic.. i hope it looks like it.. i like the rear end

ZHDesign57 · 07-29-2008, 05:45 PM

Well, Welburn must be getting the designers to bust their behinds on the next Saabs, because this looks awesome. (and I don't think I've ever said that about any other Saab except the Aero-X concept.) If this is what future Saabs will look like, I think I might have to eye the brand a little more in the future...(Oh! This isn't that boring one at the end of the list!)

tgagneguam · 07-29-2008, 06:32 PM

Saab is not an irrelevant brand that needs to be dumped, but I'll tell yah, this kinda thing...

Quote:

...The Saab 9-5 is long overdue for an overhaul, with the current model first hitting streets as far back as 1997...

is how GM is absolutely pissing away all the equity contained within its brands.

SpaceCowboy · 07-29-2008, 06:45 PM

This isn't the first rendering I've seen of the next 9-5 so provided the production version apes these pics I think Saab will have a winner on their hands. So far we've seen a lot of proposals for what Saab could be, Now would be the time for GM to pull their finger out and bring them to market. They need to strike while the iron is hot and stop making the mistake of showing a great concept which stagnates before it goes on sale.

**ChevroletRevived** · 07-29-2008, 07:00 PM

Ooh, I like that a LOT. I'd be very happy if the 9-5 if it looked like that. Who knows? It could be Saab's XF.

t-rex · 07-29-2008, 07:14 PM

At last! A Saab that looks like a Saab.

sigma · 07-29-2008, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tgagneguam

Saab is not an irrelevant brand that needs to be dumped, but I'll tell yah, this kinda thing... is how GM is absolutely pissing away all the equity contained within its brands.

No kidding. And they wonder why the 9-5 doesn't sell. Maybe because it's going on 12 YEARS OLD.

genjy · 07-29-2008, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sigma

No kidding. And they wonder why the 9-5 doesn't sell. Maybe because it's going on 12 YEARS OLD.

That's like buying a 1996 Ford Taurus! The bubbly one.

regfootball · 07-29-2008, 07:56 PM

looks nice, but man it should be here ALREADY!

any rumors true that its pushrod, e85, with a 4 speed automatic and drum brakes in the rear?

johnstarnes · 07-29-2008, 07:59 PM

I swooned over the Aero-X concept car at this year's MacDill Air Show....looks EVEN better in real life. So I hope it heavily influences future Saabs. The rear end treatment is both unique and cool.

johnstarnes · 07-29-2008, 08:01 PM

[ They need to strike while the iron is hot and stop making the mistake of showing a great concept which stagnates before it goes on sale.[/quote]

Don't forget....GM EXCELS at wasting awesome concepts!

ausrutherford · 07-29-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by nadepalma

From the folks at Motor Authority; Obviously not official, but still very stylish.

SOURCE: Motor Authority

MORE HERE

What do you all think?

other than the Muranoish headlights, i like it.

Hurricane · 07-29-2008, 08:26 PM

I like it!

07-29-2008, 04:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
mgescuro GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 24,237	Re: Speculative Renderings: 2010 Saab 9-5 It looks promising... almost makes up for the fact that it's 5 years late. __________________ 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)

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Astra RL 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 508	Re: Speculative Renderings: 2010 Saab 9-5 Maybe they have something take ridiculously long to come to market then wow us with greatness. On second thought probably not. E100 compatible and turbos through out, bring us some diesels too that run on biodiesel 90 cents a gallon. And no black tie radios too.

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ZHDesign57 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Drives: 1989 Mercury Cougar Posts: 351	Re: Speculative Renderings: 2010 Saab 9-5 Well, Welburn must be getting the designers to bust their behinds on the next Saabs, because this looks awesome. (and I don't think I've ever said that about any other Saab except the Aero-X concept.) If this is what future Saabs will look like, I think I might have to eye the brand a little more in the future...(Oh! This isn't that boring one at the end of the list!) __________________ "You can design a car, so every time you get in it, it's a relief - you have a little vacation." - Harley Earl "What's in a name? The fondest memories are trapped inside certain nameplates. All we have to do is set them free, and we can remember why we created them in the first place." - Z.H. Future Rides: 2010 Chevy Camaro LT/RS V6(MINE!!!!!)Victory Red with Black/Tan Interior

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t-rex 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Drives: 1997 BMW 328i S Posts: 5,278	Re: Speculative Renderings: 2010 Saab 9-5 At last! A Saab that looks like a Saab. __________________ *Rick Wagoner's next paycheck....*

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johnstarnes 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tampa Posts: 2,968	Re: Speculative Renderings: 2010 Saab 9-5 I swooned over the Aero-X concept car at this year's MacDill Air Show....looks EVEN better in real life. So I hope it heavily influences future Saabs. The rear end treatment is both unique and cool. __________________ "In the time of your life, live --- so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but shall smile to the infinite variety and mystery of it all." William Saroyan 1908-1981

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johnstarnes 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tampa Posts: 2,968	Re: Speculative Renderings: 2010 Saab 9-5 [ They need to strike while the iron is hot and stop making the mistake of showing a great concept which stagnates before it goes on sale.[/quote] Don't forget....GM EXCELS at wasting awesome concepts! __________________ "In the time of your life, live --- so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but shall smile to the infinite variety and mystery of it all." William Saroyan 1908-1981

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