Saab is planning a facelift for its 9-3 sedan, which is due for launch midway through this year, ahead of a complete redesign in 2010. More details have been revealed about the car in the Swedish version of Auto Motor & Sport magazine, with the key information being sourced from industry insiders who got a glimpse of the new car at a private unveiling.
The car’s front end will resemble the lines of Saab’s Aero X concept, and will include a completely new grille and bonnet. The headlights will wrap around to the flanks of the vehicle, similar to that seen on BMW’s 5-series. The rear-end will remain relatively unchanged, bar some modifications to the taillights and LED highlights.
A new flagship turbo model with around 290hp and AWD will be introduced. The new drivetrain is expected to spur the development of a new “XC” 9-3 sport wagon as well, while a new Biopower ethanol version isn’t expected to arrive until the next-gen model.
The next couple of years will be very busy for Saab. The new 9-3 will spawn the XC crossover model due in 2008 and the company will also update the larger 9-7X SUV before the launch of the all-new 9-5 in 2009.
The car’s front end will resemble the lines of Saab’s Aero X concept, and will include a completely new grille and bonnet. The headlights will wrap around to the flanks of the vehicle, similar to that seen on BMW’s 5-series. The rear-end will remain relatively unchanged, bar some modifications to the taillights and LED highlights.
A new flagship turbo model with around 290hp and AWD will be introduced. The new drivetrain is expected to spur the development of a new “XC” 9-3 sport wagon as well, while a new Biopower ethanol version isn’t expected to arrive until the next-gen model.
The next couple of years will be very busy for Saab. The new 9-3 will spawn the XC crossover model due in 2008 and the company will also update the larger 9-7X SUV before the launch of the all-new 9-5 in 2009.
[Source: Motor Authority]
