Saab to return to three doors?
A reader (thanks Swade) sent us a tip about the 9-6X pictures on
the TrollhattanSaab.net website. They show a very interesting three door SUV, probably a version of the 9-6X. Some
others on the site commented that it might be a 9-4X, but the Saab in these pictures is clearly derived from the Subaru
Tribeca. It was said that Saab would introduce the 9-7X and then follow with a crossover SUV based on the Subaru B9
Tribeca. I expect to see this exact vehicle at Frankfurt. We question where these photos came from and if they
are legit, but they are interesting to see.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Swade 10:45PM (12/18/2005)
They were taken with a cameraphone. They are legit, but the source who took them tells me that there has been no decision yet as to whether or not the model would go into production.
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Swade 10:45PM (12/18/2005)
To clear up the previous comment:
The lack of decision regards whether or not a 3-door version would go into production. The 9-6x is now confirmed for production as far as we know.
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Za 10:45PM (12/18/2005)
Alien from Sweden.
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Devin Lussier 10:45PM (12/18/2005)
Reminds me of the Mazda MX-Crossport concept, but without back doors. I dig it. The Tribeca looks SO much better in Saab clothing.
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Troll House Cookie 10:45PM (12/18/2005)
Looks like Saab and Subaru are merging; if not companies, certainly cars.
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sk 10:45PM (12/18/2005)
I just read in the German Autobild that they also plan on producing a 9-4X that is based on the Theta platform. Same as Saturn Vue, Chevy Equinox and Opel Frontera. I think that makes much more sense than using Subarus Tribeca platfrom. But maybe the 9-6X is for the U.S. market only and the 9-4X is for the rest.
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Mal Fuller 10:45PM (12/18/2005)
The picture with this article looks like a tired old Saab Hatchback to me. Perhaps this is all a joke, but I'm not getting it!
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sk 10:45PM (12/18/2005)
look at the headline "Saab to return to three doors?"
3 doors is SAAB history.
http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2005/08/spyshots_the_9-.html
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tbyron 10:45PM (12/18/2005)
Compare it to the original 9-3X showcar from a few years ago...pretty similar.
http://www2.uol.com.br/bestcars/un/114-25.htm
Not sure why they'd put those horizontal tailights on this when they have the much better looking lights on the new 9-3 Sportcombi as well as the orig 9-3X showcar.
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