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Milestones
1937 - 1952 | 1953 - 1963 | 1964 - 1969 | 1970 - 1975 | 1976 - 1984 | 1985 - 1991 | 1992 - 1997 | 1998 - 2000 | 2001 - 2003 | 2004 - 2005
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| 2004 In January, Saab announces global sales of 131,706 units for 2003, the second highest sales volume in its history. In the US, almost 48,000 cars were sold, an all-time record. | |||
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 | 2004 The 9-7X, Saab's entry into the American mid-luxury SUV segment, is unveiled at the New York International Auto Show in April. Due to go on sale in spring 2005, it will be powered by a choice of 300 bhp, 5.3V8 or 275 bhp, 4.2 six cylinder gasoline engines. | ||
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2004 In May, Saab announces a sporty, state-of-the-art 1.9-liter turbo diesel engine for the 9-3 Sport Sedan in 150 bhp (16-valve) or 120 bhp (8-valve) formats. Sales to begin with Model Year 05 production. |
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2004 In June, EuroNCAP announces a maximum five-star crash safety rating for the Saab 9-3 Convertible, which becomes the first four-seater soft-top to achieve such a distinction. Saab's entire European product line-up is now five-star rated. |
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| 2004 As US sales of the Saab 9-2X sports compact model begin in July, Saab and Fuji Heavy Industries, the Japanese manufacturer of Subaru cars, announce an expansion of their co-operation through the integrated development of a future new 'cross-over' vehicle. |
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2004 At the Paris Motor Show in September, Saab announces the development of new BioPower engine for the 9-5 range, which can run on ethanol or gasoline. Also on display is Saab's unique Alcokey concept, a miniature alcohol-sensing device which is part of the car's key fob and intended to help drivers observe drink-driving rules. |
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