2008 Saab 9-3 Goes Public

Quickening · 05-14-2007, 08:28 AM

2008 Saab 9-3 Goes Public

Inspired by the award-winning Aero X concept car, the new Saab 9-3 range will feature bold styling and cutting edge technology for greater driving appeal.

With all-new front bodywork, ‘signature’ lighting, new door panels and rear styling features, the latest generation 9-3 acquires a more focused, assertive stance, reflecting the introduction of technical advances aimed at delivering an even more rewarding experience behind the wheel.

All new 9-3s are immediately recognizable by the sharper frontal styling, which adopts fascia, grille and surfacing themes first seen on the Aero X concept, together with a return of Saab’s classic ‘clamshell’ hood design – first seen in the iconic 1967 Saab 99. The 9-3’s new ‘face’ is reinforced by other exterior changes that all combine to give the range a clearer, more distinctive Saab identity.

“We are introducing significant developments across three key areas: design, performance and handling,” says Jan Åke Jonsson, managing director of Saab Automobile worldwide. “The result is a major step forward in strengthening the visual and driving appeal of our core product line-up, which accounts for about two-thirds of Saab’s global sales.”

The new 9-3 portfolio continues to include Sport Sedan, SportCombi and Convertible models. Available as the 2.0T and 2.8 V6 Aero, the range is expected in United States showrooms this fall.

Saab is a division of General Motors Corp. Saab Automobile USA is the importer and/or distributor of Saab 9-3, 9-5 and 9-7X automobiles for Saab Automobile AB, Sweden. Visit www.saabusa.com for more information.

http://www.saab.com/main/GLOBAL/en/s...93_range.shtml

http://www.saab.com/main/GLOBAL/en/93_range.shtml

http://saab-i.saab.com/nicelink/webm...J_0_34709.html

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SJZ3 · 05-14-2007, 08:41 AM

No AWD mentioned...?

Bvonscott · 05-14-2007, 10:31 AM

What a gorgeous car.

CobaltSScrazy · 05-14-2007, 10:36 AM

Quickening, you ARE on top of you Saab game, keep the updates coming! Good job man

Its a nice car, I'm still on the fence w/ the exterior styling but who knows how it'll look till we see it in person. Has ANYone seen an exterior picture as thats what I want to really see the most! ????

CobaltSScrazy

**mgescuro** · 05-14-2007, 11:16 AM

Aaww geez.... I thought Saab announced they were getting rid of the "Forms."

Now Linear and Vector are back!

I still don't like that front end.

Quickening · 05-14-2007, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgescuro

Aaww geez.... I thought Saab announced they were getting rid of the "Forms."

Now Linear and Vector are back!

I still don't like that front end.

This is only in Europe, I think. The US annoucement hasn't been made.

**mgescuro** · 05-14-2007, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quickening

This is only in Europe, I think. The US annoucement hasn't been made.

Yeah, I noticed. Saab has the "Tri-fuel" option in EUrope only. Or just Sweden and UK only. ONly gas in the US. Still hoping Biopower makes its way over though.

Butz · 05-14-2007, 11:47 AM

I think it looks excellent, I really do. I believe it's the best Saab sans the Aero-X that I've ever seen. I hope they fixed the interior.

rueben44 · 05-14-2007, 11:48 AM

Stunning now it makes me wonder should I just wait and pay a little more for the new look. Dang they are making it harder on me.

BusyBody · 05-14-2007, 11:56 AM

Its beginning to grow on me. I was looking yesterday at the Saab dealer and I really like the Parchment interior. Sharp contrasts with charcoal and wood and chrome. Very nice. I was thinking of an 07 since I wasn't crazy about the 08 remodel, but these pics looks pretty good.
Does anyone know if there are Candadian rebates on the 07 models? I just want the base model.

Quickening · 05-14-2007, 02:09 PM

Front page material.

Chaz_23 · 05-14-2007, 02:32 PM

This would make a nice 9-5. But they've ruined the handsome 9-3.

rsbaker · 05-14-2007, 02:33 PM

I like it! It's a bit more aggressive looking without being cheap or flashy.

stevecmh · 05-14-2007, 02:37 PM

now that i have seen it more.. i actually really like it... it has a nice front end

Hurricane · 05-14-2007, 02:52 PM

As a long time Saab fan (my first car was an '82 900 Turbo), I like it! It actually looks like a Saab!

I just wish that they would bring back a three door hatchback!

05-14-2007, 08:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Quickening 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Antonio, Texas Drives: 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero Posts: 4,934	2008 Saab 9-3 Goes Public 2008 Saab 9-3 Goes Public Inspired by the award-winning Aero X concept car, the new Saab 9-3 range will feature bold styling and cutting edge technology for greater driving appeal. With all-new front bodywork, ‘signature’ lighting, new door panels and rear styling features, the latest generation 9-3 acquires a more focused, assertive stance, reflecting the introduction of technical advances aimed at delivering an even more rewarding experience behind the wheel. All new 9-3s are immediately recognizable by the sharper frontal styling, which adopts fascia, grille and surfacing themes first seen on the Aero X concept, together with a return of Saab’s classic ‘clamshell’ hood design – first seen in the iconic 1967 Saab 99. The 9-3’s new ‘face’ is reinforced by other exterior changes that all combine to give the range a clearer, more distinctive Saab identity. “We are introducing significant developments across three key areas: design, performance and handling,” says Jan Åke Jonsson, managing director of Saab Automobile worldwide. “The result is a major step forward in strengthening the visual and driving appeal of our core product line-up, which accounts for about two-thirds of Saab’s global sales.” The new 9-3 portfolio continues to include Sport Sedan, SportCombi and Convertible models. Available as the 2.0T and 2.8 V6 Aero, the range is expected in United States showrooms this fall. Saab is a division of General Motors Corp. Saab Automobile USA is the importer and/or distributor of Saab 9-3, 9-5 and 9-7X automobiles for Saab Automobile AB, Sweden. Visit www.saabusa.com for more information. http://www.saab.com/main/GLOBAL/en/s...93_range.shtml http://www.saab.com/main/GLOBAL/en/93_range.shtml http://saab-i.saab.com/nicelink/webm...J_0_34709.html High-Resolution Images __________________ 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero Last edited by nsap : 05-14-2007 at 02:17 PM.

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rueben44 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston, TX Drives: 2006 Mazda 3 2003 CTS - Sold Posts: 1,132	Re: MY08 9-3 goes public Stunning now it makes me wonder should I just wait and pay a little more for the new look. Dang they are making it harder on me. __________________ 2006 Mazda 3 Car Domain Page

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BusyBody 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,684	Re: MY08 9-3 goes public Its beginning to grow on me. I was looking yesterday at the Saab dealer and I really like the Parchment interior. Sharp contrasts with charcoal and wood and chrome. Very nice. I was thinking of an 07 since I wasn't crazy about the 08 remodel, but these pics looks pretty good. Does anyone know if there are Candadian rebates on the 07 models? I just want the base model.

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rsbaker 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,366	Re: 2008 Saab 9-3 Goes Public I like it! It's a bit more aggressive looking without being cheap or flashy.

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