A Turn In The WRONG Direction? Is Saab Already Making A Bad Move?

Autocar reports:

The next-generation Saab 9-3 will be based on the current car’s Epsilon I platform, according to the firm’s boss Victor Muller.

The platform has been used to underpin the 9-3 since 2003 and it had been thought the new 9-3 would use General Motor’s new Delta platform, as seen on the Vauxhall Astra and Chevrolet Cruze.

Instead, Muller said the new 9-3 would rely on the current car’s underpinnings, albeit with major modifications to suite Saab’s tastes...

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91z4me - 4/6/2010 2:35:13 PM

+10 Boost

This may not be a bad move afterall. The Epsilon II chassis is heavier and larger overall. If SAAB wants the 9-3 to say compact then it shouldn't move up to Epsilon II. Also it will allow the new owners to save some money in the short term while preparing a long term plan for the brand.

theoptimisticpessimist - 4/6/2010 6:39:47 PM

+5 Boost

Hear hear!

upwards - 4/7/2010 12:53:10 AM

+2 Boost

Epsilon is also a proven platform .