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The Zeta Connection: Saab 9-6
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Though the "digital manipulation" of the 9-6 in the article is far from what the car would actually look like, I think this Zeta-based 9-6 is a phenomenal idea! It's no secret I love the Zeta platform, based on what is planned/what we've seen on it, so I think the folks in Trollhattan should wrangle for their own, unique version... of course, sooner rather than later.
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Does anyone know if there is any truth to the rumor that DORAVILLE Georgia will become a ZETA assembly plant when Minivan production moves to Delta Township Michigan???
Rumor has it that Doraville will get a new CAMARO, Next Gen GTO, and VELITE (To be called Riviera).
Please let me know.
Rumor has it that Doraville will get a new CAMARO, Next Gen GTO, and VELITE (To be called Riviera).
Please let me know.
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Yeaaahh... I had a feeling the rumors were true.
If anything, I think the 9-6 (or 9-6X) would make for a decent "executive" car. HOwever, I'm not quite sure if the 9-6 should be targeting the 5-series as its competitor. That's what the 9-5 is. I see nothing wrong with the 9-5 evolving into a more solid competitor (instead of a solid alternative) to the 5 or E or A6.
9-6 should target somewhere between the 5 & 7 and E & S.
I don't know much about the Holden platforms... so I can't say.
So in 4-5 years time, it's possible to have:
1) A revised, more Saab-y 9-2X.
2) An updated 9-3 with more HP and a wagon and possibly a high-output version
3) A revised 9-5 and wagon.
4) A new 9-6.
5) A revised 9-7X on a different platform.
6) A Kappa "9-X."
That's not bad at all.
That potentially is a lineup that is as strong if not stronger than Volvos, since Ford is reshuffling the PAG group (again).
If anything, I think the 9-6 (or 9-6X) would make for a decent "executive" car. HOwever, I'm not quite sure if the 9-6 should be targeting the 5-series as its competitor. That's what the 9-5 is. I see nothing wrong with the 9-5 evolving into a more solid competitor (instead of a solid alternative) to the 5 or E or A6.
9-6 should target somewhere between the 5 & 7 and E & S.
I don't know much about the Holden platforms... so I can't say.
So in 4-5 years time, it's possible to have:
1) A revised, more Saab-y 9-2X.
2) An updated 9-3 with more HP and a wagon and possibly a high-output version
3) A revised 9-5 and wagon.
4) A new 9-6.
5) A revised 9-7X on a different platform.
6) A Kappa "9-X."
That's not bad at all.
That potentially is a lineup that is as strong if not stronger than Volvos, since Ford is reshuffling the PAG group (again).
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That picture is just a Commodore with a saab front end.
Zeta has more options then you think. Zeta could bring in a crossover wagon for saab. It would have a more sportier and tighter handling for what Saab needs. The 9-6 and 9-6x will be 2 great cars, and I do see them keeping up with the likes of the 5 and E. The STS is a bit larger, and I think the 9-6 and STS will be almost fighting for the same ground. So the power of Zeta gets stronger.... :frankie:
Zeta has more options then you think. Zeta could bring in a crossover wagon for saab. It would have a more sportier and tighter handling for what Saab needs. The 9-6 and 9-6x will be 2 great cars, and I do see them keeping up with the likes of the 5 and E. The STS is a bit larger, and I think the 9-6 and STS will be almost fighting for the same ground. So the power of Zeta gets stronger.... :frankie:
A GM suit is a GM suit. Olds is gone and GM makes Saab into Olds so Saab can go bye bye in a few years. They never learn. Ford buy's Volvo, it's a success. GM buys Saab and is trying to screw it up. Volvo had a certain reputation, Ford did not screw with it. Saab had a certain reputation now it's going to become Oldsmobile. A GM suit is a GM suit.
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How do you figure that? GM is trying to turn Saab into a more exclusive brand. Olds was never exclusive, they were a high end Pontiac.
Saab will be around for a while.
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