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10-01-2008, 01:19 AM
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Spies have photographed a prototype for Saab’s all-new 2010 9-4X CUV with virtually no camouflage. Aside from some minor headlamp and taillight disguise, the vehicle’s finished exterior is fully visible. It comes as no surprise the production model closely resembles the Saab BioPower concept that debuted at NAIAS 2008.
Codenamed GMT168, the Saab 9-4X will arrive in time for the 2010 model year. The crossover shares a platform with the upcoming Cadillac SRX and will enter production at the Ramos Arizpe plant in the latter half of 2009.
The 9-4X is essentially Saab’s first true crossover SUV. It will effectively accomplish what the cancelled 9-6X was intended to do — compete with the Volvo XC90 and other European mid-size crossovers.
The vehicle will replace the Swedish automaker’s 9-7X, which has been on the market since 2005. The 9-7X rides on the GMT 360 truck chassis, which also underpins the Chevrolet TrailBlazer and GMC Envoy. All the GMT 360 vehicles are expected to be discontinued by 2009.
Unlike the 9-7X, this model will be sold globally.
Saab boss Jan Ake Jonsson said the 9-4X will get GM’s new diesel engine co-developed with VM Motori, which puts out 250 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque. Jonsson also said that both models will be made in Mexico and will be exported to the U.S. and Europe. Engine choices will include a range of gasoline powerplants as well as the aforementioned diesel.
The 9-4X is also slated to be equipped with Saab’s XWD all-wheel drive system.
http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-4x.html
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Spies have photographed a prototype for Saab’s all-new 2010 9-4X CUV with virtually no camouflage. Aside from some minor headlamp and taillight disguise, the vehicle’s finished exterior is fully visible. It comes as no surprise the production model closely resembles the Saab BioPower concept that debuted at NAIAS 2008.
Codenamed GMT168, the Saab 9-4X will arrive in time for the 2010 model year. The crossover shares a platform with the upcoming Cadillac SRX and will enter production at the Ramos Arizpe plant in the latter half of 2009.
The 9-4X is essentially Saab’s first true crossover SUV. It will effectively accomplish what the cancelled 9-6X was intended to do — compete with the Volvo XC90 and other European mid-size crossovers.
The vehicle will replace the Swedish automaker’s 9-7X, which has been on the market since 2005. The 9-7X rides on the GMT 360 truck chassis, which also underpins the Chevrolet TrailBlazer and GMC Envoy. All the GMT 360 vehicles are expected to be discontinued by 2009.
Unlike the 9-7X, this model will be sold globally.
Saab boss Jan Ake Jonsson said the 9-4X will get GM’s new diesel engine co-developed with VM Motori, which puts out 250 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque. Jonsson also said that both models will be made in Mexico and will be exported to the U.S. and Europe. Engine choices will include a range of gasoline powerplants as well as the aforementioned diesel.
The 9-4X is also slated to be equipped with Saab’s XWD all-wheel drive system.
http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-4x.html