Saab 9-4x To Debut In Detroit

**nsap** · 09-14-2007, 05:45 PM

Saab 9-4x To Debut In Detroit

Left Lane News is reporting that the upcoming Saab 9-4x will show face at the 2008 Detroit auto show in January. The 9-4x is to be based on a premium version of the Theta crossover platform that utilizes portions of the Epsilon II platform. Engine options will include the 3.6L HF V6 as well as a diesel powertrain.

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**mgescuro** · 09-14-2007, 05:46 PM

In Deroit!!??? I would have expected Frankfurt or Geneva!!
Hope it's a good lookin' car!!!

coaster.n3rd · 09-14-2007, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mgescuro

In Deroit!!??? I would have expected Frankfurt or Geneva!!
Hope it's a good lookin' car!!!

Detroit is still the most important show in the business. No matter what L.A. or Porsche think.

Quickening · 09-14-2007, 05:55 PM

Well the 9-4x main market is going to be the US, so Detriot makes sense.

Too bad it will be unveiled in Detroit, and then we won't see it for another year probably.

PA Dweller · 09-14-2007, 06:39 PM

I wonder if this vehicle will be an idea of what to expect from the Cadillac BRX?

GM_Fanatic · 09-14-2007, 07:04 PM

So Theta, being a modified EpII platform, will debut before anything that is actually on EpII?

jbartley · 09-14-2007, 07:05 PM

if we see the 9-4x in Detroit, I'd expect to the the BRX then or NYC.

EDIT: maybe we'll just see a "concept" and the real version will be shown a year later, with it going to market just after that?

FStephenMasek · 09-14-2007, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by coaster.n3rd

Detroit is still the most important show in the business. No matter what L.A. or Porsche think.

There are only three problems:

1) It is in Detroit

2) It is in winter in a place with bad winters

3) All of the trouble-makers who come to the show, damage the cars, and make it a place to avoid

Tomko · 09-14-2007, 07:45 PM

I found this on another site. It was reportedly sourced from a meeting of Saab dealers that recently took place in Sweden.

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Originally Posted by another site

The new 9-4X arrives as a model year 2010 in the fall of 2009. A very, very sporty and aggressive 5-passenger XWD crossover. Looks real sharp. The car will be revealed early next year to the press and automotive publications.

Gm786 · 09-14-2007, 08:21 PM

Too bad we have to wait until the Detroit Auto Show to see the 9-4x. I hope it looks good though. Can't wait to see it!

**ChevroletRevived** · 09-14-2007, 08:36 PM

January isn't all that far away guys.

I think you're all going to be pleasantly surprised with the good stuff that's coming.

**nsap** · 09-14-2007, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevroletRevived

January isn't all that far away guys.

I think you're all going to be pleasantly surprised with the good stuff that's coming.

Yep. Plus LAIAS is just in November now, so that will tie us over until NAIAS.

**ChevroletRevived** · 09-14-2007, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by nsap

Yep. Plus LAIAS is just in November now, so that will tie us over until NAIAS.

Oh yeah! I totally forgot about LAIAS. Duh!

usa1 · 09-14-2007, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by coaster.n3rd

Detroit is still the most important show in the business. No matter what L.A. or Porsche think.

I don't see it holding up its place for long. The Detroit facilities suck compared to NYC, Chicago, and LA. More and more product launches are skipping Detroit. Like someone else said, it is Detroit and no one wants to visit it.

Mark

Wolfn99 · 09-14-2007, 09:04 PM

Sounds exciting. This platform sounds promising, and I hope to see more vehicles on it (a Buick below the Enclave, an Equinox replacment, and maybe a sporty Pontiac similar to my "Rage" concept)

Now, the BRX is supposed to be a X3 competitior, so I'd expect the X3/BRX/9-4x to share a basic shape.

I hope the 9-4x gets the 9-3 Sportcombi taillights. That will look classy.

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jbartley 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: UF & JAX Posts: 1,843	Re: Saab 9-4x To Debut In Detroit if we see the 9-4x in Detroit, I'd expect to the the BRX then or NYC. EDIT: maybe we'll just see a "concept" and the real version will be shown a year later, with it going to market just after that?

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Gm786 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Far away Drives: Oldsmobile Delta 88 LS Posts: 4,265	Re: Saab 9-4x To Debut In Detroit Too bad we have to wait until the Detroit Auto Show to see the 9-4x. I hope it looks good though. Can't wait to see it!

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Wolfn99 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Florida Drives: my feet Posts: 264	Re: Saab 9-4x To Debut In Detroit Sounds exciting. This platform sounds promising, and I hope to see more vehicles on it (a Buick below the Enclave, an Equinox replacment, and maybe a sporty Pontiac similar to my "Rage" concept) Now, the BRX is supposed to be a X3 competitior, so I'd expect the X3/BRX/9-4x to share a basic shape. I hope the 9-4x gets the 9-3 Sportcombi taillights. That will look classy. __________________ Death is coming........Final Destination 4 (2009)

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