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Saab's first concept car since 1985, the Saab 9X, is shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. For the first time, the good points of a sport coupe, a roadster, a wagon and a pickup are accommodated in one and the same car.
2001
An upgraded Saab 9-5 is unveiled tp the press in Copenhagen in July. Among the innovations is a 3-liter diesel enginge.
2001
An upgraded Saab 9-5 is unveiled to the press in Copenhagen in July. A host of design and engineering improvements includes the introduction of a sporty, all-new 3.0-liter , V6 turbo diesel enginge.
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In January, President and CEO, Peter Augustsson, is also appointed Chairman of the Board of Saab Automobile AB.
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Another concept, the Saab 9-3X, is unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show in January. Combining an off-road capability with sporty, coupé-like styling, the 280 bhp 9-3X is a further demonstration of Saab's commitment to distinctive, original design.
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The all-new Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan is launched to the world's press at Stockholm in July, ahead of sales beginning in September. Focused on delivering a sporty, 'fun to drive' experience, Saab's first compact, premium sedan features an exceptionally refined, all-new powertrain, including aluminum, 2.0-liter turbocharged engines; a unique Saab 'ReAxs' passive rear-wheel steer characteristic for responsive handling; powerful electronics with an industry-leading use of fiber optics for advanced 'infotainment' systems and outstanding levels of safety, including second-generation Saab Active Head Restraints. A 'Profiler' function allows personalized, pre-programming of up to 24 equipment settings.
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The all-new Saab 9-3 Convertible is unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March and driven for the first time by the world's press in June at Copenhagen. The new Convertible was developed in parallel with the 9-3 Sport Sedan, combining its fun-to-drive chassis dynamics with a body structure almost three times stiffer than that of its predecessor. Special features include an advanced automatic soft-top operation, a CargoSET trunk expansion system, pop-up roll bars and a versatile CargoWing rear spoiler offering ski/snowboard stowage.
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At the New York Auto show in April, Saab announces a co-operation with Fuji Heavy Industries to produce a performance-orientated, all-wheel-drive hatchback model, the Saab 9-2, for the North American market. Positioned
below the Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan as a new premium entry model, it will be developed with Subaru, Fuji's automotive division, and produced in Japan.
Sales are scheduled to begin in Spring 2004.
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Saab declares its intention to enter a new market segment by unveiling the Saab 9-3 Sport-Hatch Concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
Challenging the traditional distinction between hatchback and wagon bodystyles, its sporty five-door, four-seater format includes innovative load-carrying features, such as an integrated tailgate bike-carrier. Powered by a 250 hp, 2.0-liter turbo engine with Saab Sentronic automatic transmission, the 9-3 Sport-Hatch Concept signals Saab's commitment to offer a distinctive alternative choice in the premium mid-size wagon segment.
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The Saab 9-2X is unveiled to the press in Los Angeles in December before making its public debut at the 2004 LA and Detroit auto shows. Presented as an early entrant into the emerging US premium sports compact segment, there will be two variants of the sporty and versatile five-door format, a 227 hp 9-2X Aero and 165 hp 9-2X Linear, both backed by standard, full-time all-wheel-drive systems. It has been developed in co-operation with Subaru, Fuji Heavy Industries' automotive division, and will be built in Japan. Start of sales in the US and Canada is confirmed for July 2004.
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