Saab and its new game plan
The Swedish manufacturer Saab has just been saved in extremis by the small manufacturer Spyker and his associates remains a very weak entity that must bounce replacing its aging models ranges or develop vehicles for new battlements.
To do this, the management of Saab just presented a new game plan that should enable it to regain strength over the next two years.
Moreover, here is an overview of the business plan:
2010 - Out of this was the new 9-5 completely renewed.
2011 - Addition of family declination in the 9-5 range.
The 9-4X compact crossover will finally see the light of day
2012 - Marketing a whole new range 9-3.
2013 - The subcompact luxury 9-2 should be offered to us.
The Saab 9-5
This large sedan whose replacement is planned for this summer, accusing its 13 years of existence. This new version which was unveiled in March we Geneva presents a set of very interesting because loads developed on the basis of the Opel Insignia sedan, a very popular car in European soil. With much more imposing appearance and RENEWED engines, the new Saab 9-5 has everything to succeed or almost ...
The Saab 9-4X
After we have unveiled the Saab 9-4X concept in Detroit in 2008, the engineers of GM and Saab have continued to develop through the Theta platform, a model of crossover-type model to replace the 9-7X. Thus, the Saab 9-4X will be assembled in Mexico we should be unveiled next year and all indications are that it would take the form of the present concept in Detroit.
Saab 9-3
Here is another product of the Swedish manufacturer is a radical change. Unfortunately, we must wait until 2012 to see the new generation appear in this range of extremely important car for Suedoise. Like the current range, future Saab 9-3 will also be offered in sedan, wagon and convertible versions.
The Saab 9-2
It is often said that we always need smaller than itself, and this is true in the automotive field. Thus, after Mercedes-Benz has just joined Renault-Nissan to jointly develop the next generation Mercedes A and B Classes and Volkswagen did the same with Suzuki to benefit from the expertise of Japanese design matter Engine very small cars, here that Saab is also seeking a partner with whom he will share the costs of development of a small subcompact luxury.
The North American market
The main steps of the Saab brand has always been to America, England and at home in Sweden. In addition, the new leaders of the Swedish brand can not ignore the developing BRIC markets that are Brazil, Russia, India and China.
Currently, the new direction of Saab is to restructure its network of dealers in North America, including that of our southern neighbors. Obviously, these managers will do the same on Canadian soil ...