Saab plans to distribute in China and Russia

Saab Automobile is laying out their plans to sell their cars in China by 2011. According to its CEO Jan Jonsson, the initial roll out will involve a few thousand vehicles every year with the supply line depending on importing the units. It will be a wait and see situation until the company launches the new 9-3 before the end of 2012, and when they will manufacture the car locally.

The top priority of Saab is to outline their first web of dealerships in the Chinese market. They are looking setup initially in six cities and have around 15 dealerships. If ever Saab will produce the vehicles in China, the next gen 9-3 will be the starting point followed by the 9-5 and the 9-4X crossover. The car manufacturer is aiming to sell around 10,000 units per year before considering the local production of its vehicles. The 9-4X will hit the US market by April while non-US consumers can expect it by August.

The Saab 9-4X comes with two V6 powerplant options. Both of the engines are coupled with a six-speed automatic gearbox. There is a 3.0L engine that produces 265 horsepower which speeds up the 9-4X from 0 to 60 miles per hours in just 7.9 seconds with the FWD version while the XWD version comes in at 8.4 seconds.  The 2.8L variant of the V6 produces 300 horsepower and a torque of 295 lb-ft. This version on an XWD configuration blasts from 0 to 60 in 7.7 seconds. The tag price for the 9-4X begins at $34,205.

Saab’s 9-3X Crossover to Bow at Geneva Motor Show

Saab will introduce to the public the 2010 9-3X next month during the Geneva Motor Show. The new unit hopes to answer the demand of the market for right sized vehicles that can provide the space and the performance off road.

The designers of the car manufacturer tweaked the 9-3 Sportcombi and raised the ride by 1.4 inches. The wagon was further pimped by giving it an XWD system that enables it to maximize the power of its four wheels in addition to the facelift of the chassis.

The 9-3 crossover will be a perfect option for individuals and families who are trying to avoid the large crossover and SUV niches. The company blends function and performance to make it an ideal vehicle for the consumers on the go.

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Saab to Create Splash with New 9-3 Convertible

Twenty five years ago, Saab entered the soft top convertible market with the 9-3 convertible. A commemorative Special Edition Saab 9-3 will be released in the market come the Los Angeles Auto Show. The 25th anniversary version will be released in Bright Champagne, Carbon Gray, and Jet Black.

The Special Edition 9-3 will have a 2.0L engine which has a 210 horse power output. The sporting car will be available with a 5 speed automatic or 6 speed manual transmission variants. It can race from 0-100 km/hr in a matter of 6.4 seconds. The top speed of the 9-3 is at 260 km/hr.

The architecture of this convertible takes some lines from the Turbo X as evident from its front bumper and steering wheel. It also features a dual exhaust and anthracite bumper. The car will catch eyes with the 17-inch, 5-spoke alloy installed.

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