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Re: WSJ Photo and 9X
Posted by Stephen Goldberger (more from Stephen Goldberger) on Sun, 26 May 2002 19:45:39
In Reply to: , Kok Chen, Sat, 17 Dec 1988 12:00:00 

>  is this to be Cadillac's version of what Saab might release a
>year or so thereafter as the 9x?

The 9X is a unique concept car and, if produced, will not be shared by 
Cadillac.  Plans for Saab to co-produce a large 'crossover' 4X4 with 
Cadillac have been under study, but cooler heads have prevailed and that 
project has been discontinued.  The reason was GM's refusal to 'badge 
engineer' a Saab and calculations that a true Saab version would not be 
profitable, due to the cost of engineering and the delay in introduction.

>(http://www.media.gm.com/news/speeches/010911laneve.html)

>makes it seem to me like the 9-3x has been given the go-ahead by Bob
>Lutz and is slated for release, whereas the 9x has not been as yet
>okayed.

The 9X was a built-from-scratch concept vehicle showing off Saab Design's 
talents and imagination.  It was never intended to be a 'peek' at a 
specific future model.  That said, studies are under way to make a 
'business case' for the 9X as a limited production 'halo' car, much like 
the 'Dodge Viper'.  The 9-3X was openly described at its introduction as 
bearing  a strong resemblance to the upcoming 9-3 'small crossover', a 
product that is solidly in Saab's current production plan.

You can read more about the New 9-3, including the current schedule for 
introduction of variants, major standard and optional equipment packages, 
and Saab's marketing goals and rationale in NINES #258 (July/August).  see 
www.saabclub.com for subscription information, or subscribe on-line at 
www.saabnet.com/tsn/forms/nines.html.

Stephen Goldberger, Editor and Publisher
NINES, the magazine of the SAAB Club of North America
vist our web site at http://www.saabclub.com

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