Comments on: Even MORE from the rumourmill

By: SaabKen

SaabKen — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 22:22:28 +0000

If the 9-4X is indeed a close cousin of the 9-3 (or 9-3X concept), the nomenclature would appear similar to Ovlov’s S40/V50, S60/V70 and S80/V90 in that the wagon/CUV model is numbered one digit higher than the sedan equivalent.

Which would more or less match current understand that the 9-7X would be phased out with the introduction of the 9-6X (lambda based) which will be the 9-5′s CUV stable mate.

By: Saabill

Saabill — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 19:45:10 +0000

….so, the new model will be revealed at the June gathering. Now SW, where will we be June 2007? Oh, that’s right – Trollhatten!

By: Swade

Swade — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 18:07:58 +0000

Mag-X

The more I think about it, the more I agree with you. When you think about the all the weather testing, parts design etc that they’d have to do for the 9-5, there just doesn’t seem to be a way they could bring it to market that quickly.

I’ve also heard some other mumblings that the 9-4x could be a lot more 9-3-based than we thought. So much so that they’ve got me thinking of the 9-3x concept, which I’m going to have to go back and have a look at.

I’m sure some more facts will be forthcoming in the next few months.

By: Mag-X

Mag-X — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 17:40:11 +0000

I’m betting it’ll be the 9-4X. It’s probably much closer to completion than the new 9-5. If the rumors are true though, I cannot imagine that the new 9-5 will be too far behind.

By: SaabKen

SaabKen — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 16:49:49 +0000

C’mon, E&G, the 9-4X is our goose that’ll lay the golden egg ….. more $$$ for Saab is always good !

By: eggsngrits

eggsngrits — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 15:37:23 +0000

I don’t care about no stinkin’ 9-4x…

Bring on the new 9-5!!!