OFFICIAL: Saab 9-4X To Make European Debut in 2010
The Swedish automaker recently confirmed his intentions to develop the production model of Saab 9-4X. So, the Scandinavians promise us a release date somewhere around the end of this year.
Saab continue their profit comeback plans and officially announce, within their new ad campaign “Move your Mind,” a new model that will come to complete the line-up in the coming years. We are talking about a crossover already anticipated by the international press, named Saab 9-4X.
If the official confirmation is expected to come any moment, the debut date is for sure a surprise for the public and the press. The Swedes promise that the new 9-4X will make his live debut at the end of the year, meaning that 2010 will also mark the production start. The public will be able to buy or drive the new Scandinavian crossover at the beginning of 2011.
The development of 9-4X will be made on Theta’s platform, coming from General Motors, that currently hosts Cadillac SRX, too. The engines range will be the one we already know: two petrol units of 2.0-liter and 2.8-liter, accompanied by a V6 diesel engine of 3.0-liters, provided by the Italians at VM Motori, well known for their experience in the field.
The engines will have an all-wheel drive system signed by Haldex, that will be available only with the automatic transmission with six gears.
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I’d expect the 9-4x to debut at the LA Autoshow as the North American Market will take the largest chunk of orders for the car.
The 2.9 V6 Diesel is also off the books as the program was discontinued by GM hence why SAAB and BMW are holding talks so that the Swedish company can source Powertains and Architectures for future products.
Its about time that they bring this product to market. I have a 1999 9-3 and have held off buying a new car. Intent on a new crossover–the options are a VOLVO XC60 or an Audi Q5. The SAAB folks have certainly known how to burn up any brand loyalty they have and have stonewalled on any info about the 9-4X and have not been forthcoming on this model. Hoping they are on schedule…or I’ll be forced to buy and Audi or a Volvo.
I don’t think there isn’t anymore info to give on the 9-4x front. The petrol engines will remain the same as per information given over a year ago except the 250hp V6 diesel which may now become a BMW sourced 3.0d
The car will hit showrooms early next year but we’ll see the full production version late this year.