Geneva 2011: slight facelift for the 9-3

The 9-5 scored a small break with other models in its style and its new vintage, the 9-3 will be entitled to a little facelift to approach it (a little). Nothing too revolutionary to predict as the most important innovation, a more massive grille visible on this copy red picture taken in its production unit just before the current model in the catalog.

The only visible cliché is currently not very explicit, but let us hope to have more news soon that if restyled Saab 9-3 has actually show next March in Geneva.

New Saab 9-5 SportCombi: single image to begin

This version of the Saab renewal will have its world premiere in the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in early March.

While his presentation had been announced for this afternoon , it was not until a few extra hours to explore this unique official photo available yet. A photo, however, sufficiently eloquent to realize that the SportCombi seems to be an aesthetic success.

Orders will be open from March when the first deliveries will take place from September to the declination which reproduce the basic features of the sedan.

LA Auto Show 2010: Saab 9-4X - Saab SUV blows to attack

The fact that the Swedes want to send a crisp, compact SUV from BMW X3 and Audi Q5 in the ring was no longer a secret anymore - after all, were the first studies were built in cooperation with GM. Saab now moves to Los Angeles Auto Show 2010 the cloth from the new four-wheel drive. The result is impressive: The 9-4X is a sporty crossover with beefy front, flared wheel arches and a slightly sloping coupe-like roof line, which is somewhat reminiscent of the smaller Range Rover Evoque. The basic version runs in front with 18-inch models, the flagship Aero with aluminum wheels with 20 inch thick on the right.

Sporty it is also under the hood of the new Saab: Even the front-wheel drive entry-level version (optional all-wheel) makes 265 hp. The three-liter suction with 302 Nm of torque, the SUV accelerates to 100 km in nine seconds The 300-hp 2.8-liter turbo (400 Nm) is required for the standard sprint even just 8.3 seconds. Of diesel engines is still no question - but made his debut the 9-4X at first only in the U.S., where the diesel engine is also in this class of little importance. In August 2011, the following versions for the European market. Prices Saab calls yet. celebrates its official public debut of the 9-4x at the LA Auto Show

2011 Saab 9-4X - 3.0-liter V6 engine that develops 265 hp

It finally arrived this SUV that saabistes expect so much and he will rush to buy in 2011 (from August 2011 in Europe). an SUV which very closely the lines of X 9-4 Biopower concept car of 2008.

An SUV-looking solid (although a little mass) but not unpleasant to look at including the back which is pretty nice even if we would have wished a better integrated tailgate spoiler, we appreciate the taillights and two outputs exhaust boost the speed of the vehicle. To the front, there is the visual signature Saab adapted to an SUV. The X will be 9-4 in the first (and only?) Time, available in two versions, both engines and transmission.

We therefore Sliding the 9-4X with a base 3.0-liter V6 engine that develops 265 hp at 6950 rpm with a torque of 302 Nm at 5200 trs. This direct injection engine promises a Vmax of 210 km / h, a 0 to 100 km / h in 9.0 seconds and is available in 2 wheel drive or optional XWD transmission. The version equipped with the 2.8 L V6 Turbo delivers 300 horsepower at 5500 rpm and a torque of 400 Nm between 2000 and 5500 rpm, allowing it to reach 100 km / h in 8.3 seconds to reach the Vmax 230 km / h. Both engines are offered with BVA6 series. Saab has made a big effort to curb his SUV as ventilated discs of 345 x 30 mm pinched by dual piston calipers officiate at the front and cate ventilated 315 x 23 mm are doing their job back. The 9-4X is based on 18-inch wheels (235/65 R 18) on the basic version, a 20-inch (235/55 R 20) "Turbine look" at the Aero version.

2012 Model Saab 9-3 new design first photo

And with more dramatic styling than previous Saab, the next 9-3, a new electric four-wheel-drive system. Developed with engineering specialist American Axle, it provides as much as 10 percent better than front-wheel drive versions of the economy 9-3. Sources say the new 9-3 just under 4.7 million long and slightly wider than the current 9-3.

At least one version of the car will be from the UK-built 200 hp, 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with the Mini Countryman used supplies. Saab and BMW, gave the deal the day before this year's Paris show.
Saab would also cancel a supply deal for new diesel engines, but company sources are not drawn on the likely source, saying only that "both parties are open to exploring further opportunities in the context of this relationship in the future."

2011 Saab 9-4X : first official pictures of the SUV

The Saab 9-4X was nearly a Arles. This SUV Swedish repeatedly delayed because of a troubled situation, finally makes its nest and turns through two photos ... informal. Because yes, it has not been formally presented.

It will be shown a preview before the exhibition in Los Angeles in early November. We discovered today some differences with the lean concept herald Saab 9-4X Biopower January 2008. Yes already.

They reside in the design of the rear bumper and the size of the lower air intakes. Otherwise copy it. The cabin is close to the Saab 9-5 sedan by the privileged attending a private presentation.

Upgraded design 2012 Saab 9-3 Sedan new specs and photos

At the upcoming Paris Motor Show will be the world premiere of the updated sedan, Saab 9-3, reports the publication AutoWeek.

The car was upgraded design of the exterior, including a slightly modified headlamps and taillights, a different front and rear bumpers, as well as a new line of rims. In addition, has been improved aerodynamics of the car, in line adds two new exterior colors. The saloon is expected to change the materials and finishes on the dashboard indicator appears, prompting the driver to the optimum in terms of cost time to switch gears.

The main change in the line of engines - the upgraded 1.9-liter unit, which is now available in three capacities - 130, 160 and 180 horsepower. In the first two cases of motor output increased by 10 horsepower, and in the latter - to 20 horsepower. In this case, specify how the "Saab", these units were 12 percent more economical, and the level of CO2 emissions the most powerful option now is 119 grams per kilometer. The company promises that such changes will not affect the dynamic characteristics of the car.

Wheel Drive version of the Saab 9-3 can now be ordered and with 163-horsepower two-liter gasoline engine that can run on bioethanol E85. Previously, vehicles with all wheel drive were available only to the 200 - and 210 horsepower engine, and the line bioetanolnyh aggregates consisted of only 175 - and 200-strong options.

At the moment this is the second update models 9-3. The new generation car debuted in 2012, while he again will show the version with the body "hatchback. However, the market it will last, after the sedan, wagon and convertible. According to some of the names of the next generation of machines will disappear hyphen - a model will be called Saab 93.

World premiere of the Saab 9-4X will be in November

The official website of the Motor Show in Los Angeles confirmed that there will be eagerly awaited world premiere of a new crossover Saab 9-4X.
In this year's Motor Show in Los Angeles, where there are two dozen world premieres of new models will be from 9 to 28 November.



Production version of the Saab crossover has retained the main features of the concept of 9-4X BioPower, presented in 2008 at Detroit Motor Show (photos). The compact crossover was developed further when Saab was part of the group GM.



It will be done on the GM Theta platform and is quite common parts Cadillac SRX. Like their American "relative", Saab 9-4X will be built in GM's plant in Ramos Arizpe in Mexico.



Still no official information about the new engine Saab, predicted, however, that base will be two-liter turbocharged gasoline, but will offer a version with V6.



Sales of the new Saab 9-4X will begin in the first half of next year.

New Crossover Saab 9-4X confirmed details

Finally, the Saab company has focused its attention on its core mission, production of cars, and the first news of this series was the official confirmation that this year will be presented a new crossover Saab 9-4X.

Mass production Saab 9-4X is still doubtful, since in 2008 the concept was presented BioPower, more than any official information about the development of the project have been reported. Saab said nothing more than paying attention to their financial issues and their solutions.

Parts Saab 9-4X has not been announced, but most likely a crossover will be staffed by a 2.5-liter V-6 turbo, which is capable of producing 300 hp at 5300 rpm, when equipped with an automatic six-speed transmission. Subsequently, the likely emergence and four-option volume of 2.0 liters. and a capacity of about 220 hp

Next generation Saab 93 models will be introduced on the auto market in 2012

British press has made public details of its next-generation Saab 93 models will be introduced on the auto market in 2012.

New Saab 93 is expected to be built on a new platform and will become a competitor to Audi A3, and in terms of diesel, the British press speculated that the new Saab 93 in 2012 will have a BMW 1.6-liter 184 horsepower , or a 1.6 liter engine with 112 horsepower used in the MINI Countryman.

The new Saab 93 in 2012 will be equipped with a limited-slip differential and new system XWD (Cross Wheel Drive), and its starting price will be around 18,000 GBP.