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Leaked- Offical pictures of the 2008 SAAB 9-3

Matthew1 submitted on 5/12/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:22:38 PM

20 user comments | Category: New Cars | Source: | SOURCE: carscoop.blogspot.com

I think it is a logical progression of the 9-3, now with a more SAAB-esque front-end with the addition of clam shell bonnet and more edgy lines.

The rest of the car remains relatively unchanged, save for appropriated Cadillac BLS door handles, which look fine but are hardly original.

The real surprise will be when the interior is unveiled, a typical 9-3 weak spot in terms of quality, so lets hope the new one steps up.

Speculation about a 9-3 variant with 320bhp+ and the newly-developed Haldex 4WD system will certainly bring SAAB back into the performance arena.

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Alec

The bumpers look like the Ford Focus ST. Other than that, it looks pretty good. Atleast the headlights arent hideous.

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Posted on 5/13/2007 12:37:28 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

S4cabriofoxone

Wow! Great refresh. Very aggressive.

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Posted on 5/13/2007 1:18:05 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

spnst3

the car is pure rubbish. who buys these hideous, poorly constructed things?

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Posted on 5/13/2007 3:43:47 AM | | Votes: -7   

Matthew1

Does the numeral in your screen name designate your I.Q?

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Posted on 5/13/2007 4:04:03 AM | | Votes: 4   

Agent63

You know guys I thought this car would turned out a lot uglier than the current design but it really isn't as bad as I thought it would be. I think Saabs are under-rated just like Volvo.

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Posted on 5/13/2007 6:05:13 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

r_driver04

I wish Volvo could buy Saab and infuse some real swedishness back into them. GM's done them in. Just look at the 9-7.....if you buy that, I've got some swamp land to sell ya.

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Posted on 5/15/2007 11:21:51 AM | | Votes: 1   

arcy

i think it would look better if they change the grille to something like the single ones. the cars looks okay but please the grille change it!

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Posted on 5/13/2007 9:21:57 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

aeyjay

SAABs grille (like many other marques) defines it and while it could be improved, probably will not change much if SAAB wants to maintain it's brand identity.

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Posted on 5/14/2007 1:33:58 AM | | Votes: 1   

aeyjay

Look at the 'head on' pic

Place your hand over the grille.

Imagine a split kidney grille there.

(I see a 5er, esp. with Saabs new 'eyebrows'. They look like LED brows)

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Posted on 5/13/2007 10:36:59 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

kart1

It looks good, and it does remind me of the 5 series.
Heres a question: How about redesigning both the 9-3 and 9-5?

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Posted on 5/13/2007 12:19:30 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

hashoo

i went to saab dealer, and....i'll buy it!

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Posted on 5/13/2007 3:17:30 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Rupert

Looks nice. Wonder what the drop top will be like (please say canvas).

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Posted on 5/13/2007 4:10:58 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

GX470guy

There was a "9-3 Convertible caught" article a few days back, and YES, it has a soft top!

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Posted on 5/13/2007 10:52:53 PM | | Votes: 1   

atomicbri

Wow looks great. Saab will finally be getting on track if GM treats em right. These facelifts are just temporary until the new ones debut.

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Posted on 5/13/2007 5:57:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

aefsc430

For the first time it actually looks mean. I would by one if they wouldn't break down before you drive out of the dealer lot.

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Posted on 5/13/2007 8:51:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

zorbeeze

Then you can buy one because they don't break down before you drive it out of the dealer lot.
They're very reliable cars and the best FWD cars out there. But they'd be even better with RWD.

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Posted on 5/13/2007 10:13:12 PM | | Votes: 1   

r_driver04

Sounds like you've owned either an Audi/VW, MB, Jag or Rover. Which one is it? C'mon tell us.

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Posted on 5/15/2007 11:26:54 AM | | Votes: 1   

SilverAero

This car will be awesome with 300hp and AWD imadine seeing those headlamps coming up on you at night.

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Posted on 5/14/2007 1:36:11 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

r_driver04

Can we get atleast 320hp?

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Posted on 5/15/2007 11:28:00 AM | | Votes: 1   

njshift

AWESOME. Now I can finally grab some sleep.

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Posted on 5/14/2007 3:32:10 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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