IMHO, even the 4dr hatch can be dispensed with in favor of the 5dr hatch.

The model priorities should be something like this:

1. 5dr hatch/fastback for volume sales
2. 2dr convertible for extra profit premium and marketing purpose, halo model
3. then 2dr, 4dr or 3dr (not hatch but 2drs on driver side, 1dr on passenger side) if the sales volume exceed target, and more models are needed to justify production line expansion.

For those really wanting lockable space in the trunk, there can be lockable space under the cargo floor designed into the car.

Saab needs to regain its confidence in carving out its own niche. Not offering hatch/fast back was the biggest mistake. Porsche Panamerica is a great design and has no qualms about selling a hatchback for premium price. Saab needs to sell something the camcord crowd are not selling in order to justify price premium. The statistical study should not be asking what kind of cars most people want to buy, but what kind cars people would be willing to pay up the premium over the luxury camcords. The high percentage of Volvo and Saab wagons on the road during model years that Toyota and Honda stopped selling wagons proves that point in spades. Until Cambry, Accord, ES350, TL, TSX and the bulk of 3/A4/C series/class are no longer 4dr sedans, there is little to be gained for any smaller brands to compete against them head-on.


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• Plans hatch for next Saab 9-3 (URL), JohnA , Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:51:53
  • Re: Plans hatch for next Saab 9-3 (URL), KevinM, Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:35:06
    • There is a financial reason, Tim, Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:28:54
  • Re: Plans hatch for next Saab 9-3 (URL), JimBlake , Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:50:54
  • please let this happen ! N/M, Drake, Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:25:32
  • Re: Plans hatch for next Saab 9-3 (URL), Jason R, Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:12:44
    • A hatch is essential, Noel, Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:26:35
      • BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo, Aaron1, Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:06:00
        • Re: BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo, Noel, Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:09:58
      • Re: A hatch is essential, polemera, Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:26:48
        • Crosstour, jeff in MD, Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:36:16
          • bloated, JohnA , Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:05:42
          • The Acura version, No Snaab, Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:09:05
            • looks like a snowplow n/m, JohnA , Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:32:44
          • Seen 'em, sat in one. Not driven, Noel, Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:02:40
          • crosstour looks much better in ads than in person...., baggsly , Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:58:50
      • Second that, Tim, Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:55:00 <-- Viewing This Message
        • Typo correction, Tim, Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:58:15
      • Re: A hatch is essential, turbocon86, Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:31:48
        • Yes. Or like on the 9K., Noel, Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:13:15

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