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New pictures of Saab's Turbo X hit the net prior to official Frankfurt debut

Petrolhead submitted on 9/9/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 7:40:10 AM

10 user comments | Category: New Cars | Source: | SOURCE: www.carupdate.com.au

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This time its Saab’s turn to feel the pain, as three new images of Saab’s Turbo X hit the net just shy of its official Frankfurt Motor Show unveiling.



A limited edition AWD Saab hot-rod developed to debut Saab's new XWD Haldex all-wheel-drive system.

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New pictures of Saab's Turbo X hit the net prior to official Frankfurt debut

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gryphon

I think the Turbo X is a hot looking, aggressive piece of work. The outside styling knocks it out of the park. Impressive work, Trollhattan!!!

Only 2,000? SAAB lovers better get our orders in soon. If there are 2,000 worldwide, I bet the U.S. will only get half with most of those going to the extreme North East.

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Posted on 9/9/2007 10:57:05 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

bmwdrvr

i think it looks good also, i wonder if the engine will draw inspiration from the 400hp turbo in the aero x, or just this a aero x just consmetic?

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Posted on 9/10/2007 12:53:27 AM | | Votes: 1   

S4cabriofoxone

Tasteful and aggressive, but I just think it's too similar to M/RS/AMG's bodykit style. Saab needs to find its own, very Swedish design direction- like Volvo, but sexier and more interesting.

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Posted on 9/9/2007 11:33:45 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

DaHarder

Stylistically, this does too little to differentiate itself from it predecessor to excite, though the drive train seems cool.

For me, and many others, it's just another Saab... i.e. the more affluent person's Subaru

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Posted on 9/9/2007 1:06:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

vvelez

great looking car but only 2000? why? wtf?

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Posted on 9/9/2007 2:01:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

I95SPEEDINGTICKETS

The Vehicle Looks Rubbish

The AWD system might be good (i do not know) but with regards to Interior & exterior Looks this vehicle has not improved since its 2000 model year.

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Posted on 9/9/2007 10:37:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Matthew1

It was actually September 2001.

I think maybe you just haven't compared both cars side-by-side, they look totally different from the front. The new car looks much more modern. Compare:

http://www.trollhattansaab.net/images/9-3ss/Saab%209-3%20Aero%202006-thumb.jpg

http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/11/saab9308_01.jpg

Also you must remember that SAAB (GM) is not currently in a financial position to completely re-work what is essentially a mid-life face-lift.

I'd much rather the money was put into making the new 9-5 fantastic.

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Posted on 9/10/2007 1:08:40 AM | | Votes: 1   

mini22

The AWD needs to standard on every model from now on period. This will eradicate any driving dynamic differences between Saab and the rest of Europe. After that interiors need a little upgrading and you have a world class driving sedan.

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Posted on 9/10/2007 11:32:24 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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