Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2003 15:44:19 +0200 From: Nel Frikandel <nelfrikandelnopsamail.com> Subject: Re: GM to increase SAAB lineup
On Thu, 10 Apr 2003 08:58:47 -0400, "J. Harris" <insectonopsamspring.com> wrote: >From April 10th Wall Street Journal: GM is planning to introduce two new >Saab models sourced from elsewhere within the GM "empire". One model will >be a "sporty" entry-level compact based on the Subaru Impreza WRX hatchback; >due for a 2004 release. Would that be the 9-1? I read something about that. Saw some spy shots as well. Well, after the huge "success" of the C-class coupe and the Bimmer 3 hatchback, I would have hoped they know better than to go there... >The second model is a SAAB badged SUV based on the >Chevrolet Trailblazer! The SUV could take two or more years to bring to >market. Oh noooow, not a S.U.V. Aaaargh. I saw one of those moronic Caddy Escalades the other day, and I nearly wept. Now the corporate GM Marketing Bozos go on and blow the last brand with some identity to pieces. This makes me wanna cry! >Aside; the article mentions GM's 1990s plan to introduce a Saab SUV based on >the Buick Rendezvous. That plan was abandoned because it couldn't be made >to "feel" like a real Saab. I guess the just changed the rules then :-(
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