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1. The bulbous nose
2. the Audi-style grille
Oh dear lord, that C-pillar is horrible. I can see that they’re trying to evoke the 99/900/9-3’s D-pillar, but it’s bad.
Please tell me this is some page-hit troll’s “rendered speculation”. It looks like Saab details badly photoshopped onto an Audi A8.
If this is the next 9-5, or close, I like it. Saab styling is supposed to be a little out-there, and this definitely is, but it’s still handsome. I’m in.
Other than the wheels that look like the ones right off of a 2004 A8, the car looks really good.
Ick, not a fan. I like the current ones more.
The only advantage of this is that hopefully the value of the current 9-5’s will drop even more. That is when I will swoop in for the kill on a poor, unsuspecting 9-5 wagon.
1) It’s not a hatchback.
That’s all that matters. Hopefully Koenigsegg will realize the simple formula that makes a SAAB a SAAB: hatchback, comfortable seats, 4 cylinder engine, 2 or 4 doors, option for a turbo.
Anything else is brand diluting.
Well, I’ll tell you what’s wrong with the picture. It’s not a picture. It’s CGI, yes?
I’m looking forward to seeing what the new 9-5 will look like in person. I think that this looks promising, but I’ll hold final judgment until I see (a) real pictures and then (b) the real car.
Like CommanderFish, I’m waiting on a used 9-5 Wagon. Make mine an Aero, with a stick. (Yeah, they didn’t make too many like that, but I’m patient… my 9000 Aero is treating me well right now.)
I like it. Put preconceptions aside, it looks good. Damn shame its a Saab.
Oooh, it’s actually a Saab that i’m interested for the looks. It’s been a while since that happened. :|
Where are the Euro-spec side markers? Bad photochopper! Bad!
I like the treatment of the A-Pillar
But the nose seems too heavy.
I actually like it.
In fact, I like it a lot.
Please don’t hate me.
Oh. What’s wrong?
They do a restyle while it’s in the coffin.
I like it, but would like it better as a hatchback similar in concept to the 9000. Other spy photos have shown the car in full side profile, and it does have a 9000 feel to it, but with a conventional trunk. Let’s hope they stick with the fundamentals – 4 cyl turbo, manual trans option, function over form.
As for what’s wrong…hmm. Looks a little porky.
I really like this. I saw this pic and one of the wagon a couple of days ago. I like the treatment of the A and C pillars, giving it kind of a cantilevered look.
I’m really hoping this is a great car. If so, I’ll buy an off-lease one in 2013 or so. Used Saabs are a hell of a bargain.
looks like an Audi with the current iteration of the Saab nose.
CommanderFish — you can have my ‘02 Aero 9-5 wagon! Bring lots of money for the repairs. My trusty independent mechanic tells me that the engine’s oil seals at both ends are leaking (at 75K miles) and the car has been a pretty deep money pit. That said, the turbo autobox setup is one of the slickest that I’ve driven — you have to really work to catch the turbo napping . . . and I’ve observed an honest-to-God 30 mpg on the highway, fully loaded with the a/c running at 70 mph. This is one car that I think is better with an autobox than a manual. Oddly, over long periods of time, the seats are not as comfortable as they look — can’t figure out why.
In sum, this is a comfortable car for 4 that drives very well, is fast and doesn’t use much fuel. It’s only drawback is that it wants to be repaired . . . a lot.