Comments on: Saab releases second teaser image of 9-1 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:43:37 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Heart64 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-2#comment-361009 Heart64 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:59:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-361009 I know you SAAB owners think your the shit, but wait to the New 2010 Super-Sho Taurus comes out; then I'll put you in your place where you belong see nothing but my tail lights I know you SAAB owners think your the ****, but wait to the New 2010 Super-Sho Taurus comes out; then I’ll put you in your place where you belong see nothing but my tail lights

]]> By: peter g http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-2#comment-359870 peter g Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:18:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-359870 They're not really that shitty after all, but they sure ain't what they used to be: Desirable... They’re not really that ****ty after all, but they sure ain’t what they used to be: Desirable…

]]> By: GIUGIK1 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-2#comment-359853 GIUGIK1 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:17:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-359853 I meant why is Saab so shitty? I still wonder. I meant why is Saab so ****ty? I still wonder.

]]> By: GIUGIK1 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-1#comment-359852 GIUGIK1 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:16:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-359852 Nah, I'm really trying to like this...but no. No. When is Saab so shitty these days, I wonder? Nah, I’m really trying to like this…but no. No. When is Saab so ****ty these days, I wonder?

]]> By: SS4LIFE http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-1#comment-359819 SS4LIFE Tue, 19 Feb 2008 01:34:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-359819 Ohh take off that top! Ohh take off that top!

]]> By: zoomzoomr http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-1#comment-359808 zoomzoomr Tue, 19 Feb 2008 01:06:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-359808 There is no way that is a FWD car.. I would guess a closed version of the Solstice/Sky like others have suggested. Perhaps SAAB is unveiling TWO iconic shapes? There is no way that is a FWD car.. I would guess a closed version of the Solstice/Sky like others have suggested. Perhaps SAAB is unveiling TWO iconic shapes?

]]> By: hateful83 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-1#comment-359804 hateful83 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:54:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-359804 Teaser images suck, but I agree with carguy70, this does fit the image a RWD car. Kinda has the look of a BMW Z3 M coupe. Teaser images suck, but I agree with carguy70, this does fit the image a RWD car. Kinda has the look of a BMW Z3 M coupe.

]]> By: autonut http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-1#comment-359781 autonut Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:16:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-359781 I just got limp! It's not Saab I knew and loved. It's not a Saab it is a wagon! I just got limp! It’s not Saab I knew and loved. It’s not a Saab it is a wagon!

]]> By: global_lightning http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-1#comment-359750 global_lightning Mon, 18 Feb 2008 22:25:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-359750 More important, compare the proportions of the front and rear overhangs, the wheelwell placement, and their separation. Then compare it to the Solstice/Sky... A rear hatch would take care of the Kappa's notorious storage problem, while Saab could use the RWD layout as a start for XWD. Then throw in the Solstice GP's turbo 4... More important, compare the proportions of the front and rear overhangs, the wheelwell placement, and their separation. Then compare it to the Solstice/Sky…
A rear hatch would take care of the Kappa’s notorious storage problem, while Saab could use the RWD layout as a start for XWD. Then throw in the Solstice GP’s turbo 4…

]]> By: carguy70 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-1#comment-359741 carguy70 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 22:06:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-359741 Look at the spaceing between the door line and the weel well! This thing has the look of a RWD KAPPA based model NOT a Delta! If it is Delta then there is a GOOD LOOKING future for Delta models that will be FWD but will not look FWD!----INTERESTING!! Look at the spaceing between the door line and the weel well! This thing has the look of a RWD KAPPA based model NOT a Delta! If it is Delta then there is a GOOD LOOKING future for Delta models that will be FWD but will not look FWD!—-INTERESTING!!

]]> By: jayjc08 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-1#comment-359731 jayjc08 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:36:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-359731 Not much I can say looking at the photos, but I'd really like, and hope, that Saab has lost it's GM influence (9-7X, the chrome trim around the 9-5, etc.). Seeing how small this is, and it's overall design so far, I doubt it will, but it's still an unfortunate possibility. Simply put, turbo, lots of acceleration 40-70 mph, no over steer and a few other things, will put Saab back in the niche it always had held. Not much I can say looking at the photos, but I’d really like, and hope, that Saab has lost it’s GM influence (9-7X, the chrome trim around the 9-5, etc.). Seeing how small this is, and it’s overall design so far, I doubt it will, but it’s still an unfortunate possibility. Simply put, turbo, lots of acceleration 40-70 mph, no over steer and a few other things, will put Saab back in the niche it always had held.

]]> By: Drachen http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-1#comment-359725 Drachen Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:02:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-359725 A 40-year old Saab 96 wagon is 'iconic'? A 40-year old Saab 96 wagon is ‘iconic’?

]]> By: Astonman12 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-1#comment-359723 Astonman12 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:48:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-359723 this thing might be good. this thing might be good.

]]> By: RicardoHead http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-1#comment-359717 RicardoHead Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:26:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-359717 I suppose it's slightly nicer looking than a tablecloth, but if they price this thing like Volvo did the c30 like grandma's tits is a chicago windstorm. I suppose it’s slightly nicer looking than a tablecloth, but if they price this thing like Volvo did the c30 like grandma’s tits is a chicago windstorm.

]]> By: pezones http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-1#comment-359710 pezones Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:03:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-359710 *yawn* *yawn*

]]> By: corvette http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-1#comment-359611 corvette Mon, 18 Feb 2008 01:45:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-359611 i like it so far. i like it so far.

]]> By: hateful83 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-1#comment-359584 hateful83 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:56:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-359584 Sometimes I wonder how Saab fits into GM's portfolio? But that's beside the point. This is obviously a step in the right direction for the brand. Sometimes I wonder how Saab fits into GM’s portfolio? But that’s beside the point. This is obviously a step in the right direction for the brand.

]]> By: LamborghiniZ http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-1#comment-359556 LamborghiniZ Sun, 17 Feb 2008 06:58:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-359556 whoa cool whoa cool

]]> By: Markac http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-1#comment-359475 Markac Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:01:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-359475 'X' in the name means "crossover" like the 9X in the picture, whereas a small 'x' means "cross wheel drive". ‘X’ in the name means “crossover” like the 9X in the picture, whereas a small ‘x’ means “cross wheel drive”.

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-1#comment-359465 johnnycanuck Sat, 16 Feb 2008 03:05:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-359465 ...my nipples are hard like frozen swedish meatball …my nipples are hard like frozen swedish meatball

]]> By: autonut http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-1#comment-359457 autonut Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:43:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-359457 That some teaser image: my toes are curling from ecitement That some teaser image: my toes are curling from ecitement

]]> By: Veda http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-1#comment-359456 Veda Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:42:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-359456 A 9-1 with the "X" means it has AWD right? That's a nice advantage compared to the competition. A 9-1 with the “X” means it has AWD right? That’s a nice advantage compared to the competition.

]]> By: illwill http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-1#comment-359432 illwill Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:50:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-359432 HELLS YEA! HELLS YEA!

]]> By: howsmydriving http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-1#comment-359431 howsmydriving Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:46:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-359431 Why Saab? Why Saab?

]]> By: TOZO http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-1#comment-359429 TOZO Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:31:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-359429 The image does not tell me much, but I like the concepts in the back. It adds to the mystery & throws a lot of hope in there that this Saab wont be so ...bland. The image does not tell me much, but I like the concepts in the back. It adds to the mystery & throws a lot of hope in there that this Saab wont be so …bland.

]]> By: mazdaman http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-1#comment-356690 mazdaman Sat, 02 Feb 2008 04:59:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-356690 I think it's exciting to see Saab receiving new products. Hopefully, the new products will reestablish Saab's character and image as well as expand the brand. I can't wait to see the 9-1. I think it’s exciting to see Saab receiving new products. Hopefully, the new products will reestablish Saab’s character and image as well as expand the brand. I can’t wait to see the 9-1.

]]> By: chaaalie http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-1#comment-356402 chaaalie Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:14:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-356402 Wow ... there's quite a bit here to deal with: Per the 2/1 "update" -- Saab didn't "originally announce" anything about London ... it was a blogoshphere rumor that was reported as fact - and debunked repeatedly at trollhattansaab.net. Geneva was apparently always the target. Per comments on the platforms: 9-3 is on a HEAVILY modified Epsilon platform ... so many modifications were made, that GM actually got "upset" with Saab originally, because it meant the Trollhattan factory could only build Saabs ... but when GM decided that Europe needed the Caddy BLS, they chose to use the Saab-modified platform because it was far more rigid. 9-1 will be a Delta platform (again, modified by Saab to deal with some of the generic platform's shortcomings), and will also be built in Trollhattan, as production of the next generation of 9-5 and 9-3 move to Russelheim (sp). The last comment I have is about the Solstice/Sky platform, and I'm not 100% on this, but I have heard from a couple of sources that this platform is currently strictly a Left-Side Driver only, so Saab could not use it until the next generation, when RHD options are available (several important markets for Saab are RHD.) Wow … there’s quite a bit here to deal with:

Per the 2/1 “update” — Saab didn’t “originally announce” anything about London … it was a blogoshphere rumor that was reported as fact – and debunked repeatedly at trollhattansaab.net. Geneva was apparently always the target.

Per comments on the platforms:
9-3 is on a HEAVILY modified Epsilon platform … so many modifications were made, that GM actually got “upset” with Saab originally, because it meant the Trollhattan factory could only build Saabs … but when GM decided that Europe needed the Caddy BLS, they chose to use the Saab-modified platform because it was far more rigid.
9-1 will be a Delta platform (again, modified by Saab to deal with some of the generic platform’s shortcomings), and will also be built in Trollhattan, as production of the next generation of 9-5 and 9-3 move to Russelheim (sp).
The last comment I have is about the Solstice/Sky platform, and I’m not 100% on this, but I have heard from a couple of sources that this platform is currently strictly a Left-Side Driver only, so Saab could not use it until the next generation, when RHD options are available (several important markets for Saab are RHD.)

]]> By: meekin111 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-1#comment-356368 meekin111 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:49:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-356368 Sounds good, i hope it has tail lights like on the 9-3 wagon. Sounds good, i hope it has tail lights like on the 9-3 wagon.

]]> By: autonut http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-1#comment-356310 autonut Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:27:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-356310 I would love to see real Saab coming out instead of re badged Subaru and Chevy. Dropping ignition slot between seats does not make a Saab. 1.4L 4 will not pass CAFE, I would guess GM will use existing mill that passed. Would make sense 2.0L with direct injection without turbo. I would love to see real Saab coming out instead of re badged Subaru and Chevy. Dropping ignition slot between seats does not make a Saab. 1.4L 4 will not pass CAFE, I would guess GM will use existing mill that passed. Would make sense 2.0L with direct injection without turbo.

]]> By: C6Racer http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-1#comment-356289 C6Racer Fri, 01 Feb 2008 01:09:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-356289 If they made a new Sonett they'd probably just base it on the Solstice/Sky platform. If they made a new Sonett they’d probably just base it on the Solstice/Sky platform.

]]> By: kansei http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-1#comment-356280 kansei Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:05:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-356280 a 9-1 on the delta platform? How unfortunate. torsion beam rear suspension on any car that isn't straight up just an economy car is LAME. a 9-1 on the delta platform? How unfortunate.

torsion beam rear suspension on any car that isn’t straight up just an economy car is LAME.

]]> By: jonnycat http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-1#comment-356239 jonnycat Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:02:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-356239 Saab is the perfect brand to come out swinging. Corvette based Aero is a brilliant idea. Saab is the perfect brand to come out swinging. Corvette based Aero is a brilliant idea.

]]> By: TOZO http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-1#comment-356234 TOZO Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:32:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-356234 What's next? 9-0? What’s next? 9-0?

]]> By: global_lightning http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-1#comment-356209 global_lightning Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:43:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-356209 One of my neighbors just bought a C30. It's *ahem* 'intersting'. The interior is straight out of the S40 while the back-end's lines are ackward. Overall it reminds me of the '96 Honda Civic hatchback I drove for 11+ years with a nicer interior and double the price. [Disclaimer: one of my cars is an S60] On the 9-1; I'd like to see the production version. As long as it not a rebadged Cobalt it should be a good product. The new Saab production manager came over from Buick (his projects are now making it to market); he specifically cited the 9-2 and 9-7 as blunders. The 9-1 and 9-6 are the first steps in turning the brand around, along with a new 9-5 which should have been redesigned 5 years a go. One of my neighbors just bought a C30. It’s *ahem* ‘intersting’. The interior is straight out of the S40 while the back-end’s lines are ackward. Overall it reminds me of the ‘96 Honda Civic hatchback I drove for 11+ years with a nicer interior and double the price. [Disclaimer: one of my cars is an S60]

On the 9-1; I’d like to see the production version. As long as it not a rebadged Cobalt it should be a good product. The new Saab production manager came over from Buick (his projects are now making it to market); he specifically cited the 9-2 and 9-7 as blunders. The 9-1 and 9-6 are the first steps in turning the brand around, along with a new 9-5 which should have been redesigned 5 years a go.

]]> By: Get Real http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-1x-future.html/comment-page-1#comment-345233 Get Real Fri, 07 Dec 2007 19:59:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-to-unveil-9-1-at-london-motor-show.html#comment-345233 They'd better have some super-uber hot chicks at the platform or nobody will look twice at Saab. Well, ok, university professors will look. They’d better have some super-uber hot chicks at the platform or nobody will look twice at Saab.

Well, ok, university professors will look.

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