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The Spring Edition Saab 9-3 Convertible will make it’s worldwide debut next week, right here in Australia!
Here’s the press release from GM:
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New Saab Convertible Celebrates Spring with a World Debut in Melbourne
To celebrate the arrival of spring and the season of racing, the Saab Special Edition 9-3 Aero Convertible will make its international debut at the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
In keeping with the racing theme, the new convertible will be showcased outside Saab’s Flemington marquee in a unique champagne color.
For the first time in Australia, the Aero convertible will feature the 1.9-litre, 132kW TTiD diesel engine in addition to the 2.8-litre, 206kW V6 Turbo and both engine variants can be matched to six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmissions.
The 16-valve two-stage turbo engine meets a growing demand from drivers unwilling to sacrifice performance in the interests of fuel economy. Among the best in its class, the TTiD Aero convertible is fuel efficient with 5.9/100km for the manual and 6.9/100km for the automatic.
The Special Edition also features many of the outstanding exterior characteristics which premiered on its stunning stablemate the Turbo X to include 18” wheels in silver, bold front bumper treatments and sports steering wheel.
The interior highlights a modern carbon fibre décor and 60th anniversary floor coverings [SW: ahem??].
Saab surprised the automotive world when it pioneered the concept of a ‘four season, four-seater’ soft top Convertible more than 25 years ago. Designed to be practical and stylish, the Scandinavian-styled convertible changed the perception of open top vehicles to be used all the year round.
“Saab has sold more than a quarter of a million convertibles worldwide and this latest edition highlights the fantastic design and performance that Saab convertibles have always represented” said Parveen Batish, Director of GM Premium Brands.
The convertible will be available in three metallic colors to include Jet Black, Carbon Grey and the new Bright Champagne.
On sale in November, the Saab Special Edition 9-3 Convertible will be priced starting at $95,000, plus dealer delivery and government charges.
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I don’t know who the lady is, but these are the other two photos that came with the press release.
I have three things to say about this:
1) Very nice car. Very nice.
2) $95,000?!
3) 60th Anniversary floor coverings?????!!!
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19 responses so far ↓
1 Markac
// Oct 30, 2008 at 12:27 pm
“60th anniversary floor coverings” Did they find a leftover roll of original Saab carpet?
The ‘vert still looks nice with the proper Saab door handles.
2 Richo
// Oct 30, 2008 at 12:38 pm
I’ll make a bold prediction…. they’ll sell….. umm….. going out on a limb here…… 3, no 4 of these.
95k!!!!!! WT%^&* There’s a recession coming stoopid
3 SaabBob
// Oct 30, 2008 at 12:43 pm
What a gorgeous colour!
4 Markac
// Oct 30, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Yep the blonde does have nice flesh tones. The cars coulour isn’t bad either!
5 ColorCode252
// Oct 30, 2008 at 2:00 pm
She’s cute.
6 Arnold
// Oct 30, 2008 at 3:32 pm
It seems chunky front ends will reflect this era, the way fins defined the fifties. Notice how the grill and lights have a mirror image on the underside of the bumper.
7 Jon
// Oct 30, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Turbo X front bumper without the lower lip spoiler
8 Saabboy1
// Oct 30, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Yes I like the Blonde accessories that accompany this vert. Very much.
9 Daddycool
// Oct 30, 2008 at 8:28 pm
Could the nice blonde Lady be
Petra ‘September’ Marklund
You mentioned that she will be singing at the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
10 swade
// Oct 30, 2008 at 8:50 pm
Could be. It’d make sense. I don’t really know what she looks like.
11 Eduard
// Oct 30, 2008 at 10:27 pm
ggggggggggggggrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
greetings
12 J4
// Oct 30, 2008 at 10:37 pm
The 95K is including the Blonde Babe.
13 Erunas
// Oct 30, 2008 at 10:41 pm
“Could the nice blonde Lady be
Petra ‘September’ Marklund
You mentioned that she will be singing at the Melbourne Cup Carnival.”
Well if that’s not her, it is probably a twin sister
(Or I just don’t have an eye for this stuff :S)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2295/1586287082_eeec586676.jpg?v=0
Best image I could find
14 SaabKen
// Oct 31, 2008 at 12:03 am
Very nice package.
The convertible isn’t too bad neither.
15 joemama
// Oct 31, 2008 at 1:17 am
Man, is she absolutely gorgeous!
The blonde woman is pretty good looking too…..
16 Markac
// Oct 31, 2008 at 8:19 am
You’re right guys, I think it is Petra in the ‘vert. A nice combination.
Here’s a closeup of her.
17 kdsaab
// Oct 31, 2008 at 8:48 am
$95K?!???!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
I think I need to lay down
18 Paul Humpage
// Oct 31, 2008 at 4:50 pm
The bog standard BMW 325 convertible is $97,121 in Oz.
19 Rogan
// Nov 1, 2008 at 8:47 am
This together with a Turbo X would be the perfect set of his and hers cars.
-Rogan