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New Saab 9-3 picture leaked

Leaked presentation reveals first picture of next generation Saab 9-3

New Saab 9-3 picture leaked

Text: Luke Madden / Photos: www.svd.se/naringsliv

31st October 2011

Saab has been rescued from the brink by Chinese investors and now we’ve got the first image of the car hoping to keep the Swedish firm’s fortune on the up – the new Saab 9-3. 

The image appeared on a Swedish website that claimed to have a copy of Saab’s business presentation to the European Investment Bank in January this year. In it were details of the future product line-up that included the 9-4X SUV, the MINI-rivalling 9-1 and this image of the next-generation 9-3. 

The newcomer gets a look inspired by the PhoeniX concept that debuted at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year and also borrows cues from the larger 9-5. That means boldly defined wheelarches, turbine alloy-wheels and a coupe-like roofline. 

The biggest changes are at the rear of the car, which gets a more curvaceous design with stylish, narrow tail-lights. 

The new 9-3 is expected to launch towards the end of next year and will come with a variety of petrol and diesel engines under the bonnet. At least one – a 1.6-litre turbo petrol – will be sourced from BMW. 

For an alternative review of the latest Saab 9-3 visit our sister site carbuyer.co.uk

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5 Comments

cool

This is a Saab that reminds me of the good old Saab days. Build it Saab, put some quality in it and driving dynamics and if its better than my Insignia then I'll buy it to replace my old 93.

By PAAdam on 1 November, 2011, 5:55am

enthralling

if this is really the new saab, coupled with good driving dynamics, this is a car that i would really want.

By julianlee on 1 November, 2011, 1:34pm

Excellent

Looks good. Excellent news been saved.

By Ian2861 on 2 November, 2011, 9:48am

Is This a Joke?

If you believe this article then you will believe anything

By AlanShaw on 2 November, 2011, 9:57am

Saab: Going, going . . . gone?

Probably too little too late. This car was needed about two years ago! Saab has been a dying brand for years. Previous customers have moved on to Audis, Hondas, etc. and are unlikely to return in any numbers. My neighbour bought a new 9-5 about 10 years ago, and it was a nice car but quite unreliable. He replaced it with an A4! Unfortunately, Saab now has a reputation as a "best avoided" brand, and I can't see that changing.

By CrystalBall on 2 November, 2011, 6:32pm

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