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Next-Gen Saab Sedan May Drop 9-3 Name For Historical Alternative

 
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There's a lot of doubt right now about whether there will even be a next-generation Saab 9-3 sedan, but a report today says that should the company survive long enough to build it, it might not be called 9-3.

Instead, a name from the company's heritage might be chosen instead. What, exactly, that might be is not stated in the Automotive News report, but we'd guess at a return to the Saab 900 name, one that inspires both nostalgia and more than a bit of awkward regret in those that were around during its run.

Getting away from the 9-3 name might not be a bad idea, given that it was spawned during the General Motors ownership period and bore GM's Epsilon platform under its skin. On the other hand, dropping the 9-3 name while moving forward with the current 9-5 and upcoming 9-1, 9-6X, and 9-7 might make it the black sheep in the (potential) family.

Whatever happens, we'll be here to bring you the news as it happens. For more on the ongoing Saab saga, check out our coverage here.

[Automotive News -- sub. req.]



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  1. fb_756493434 avatar Brian Parker Posted: 8/10/2011 3:59pm PDT

    Saab Sonett?
    Saab Monte Carlo?
    Saab Sport?
     
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  2. quixcube avatar quixcube Posted: 8/10/2011 6:26pm PDT

    Saab Survivor might be a good name. Saab Savior is probably going a bit too far. Seriously though, the article should mention that the car pictured is a current body on a prototype platform. That is in no way a next generation body. Just saying.
     
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