Is Saab Taking A Stand Against The Wagon Penalty?
Published: April 6th, 2011
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Prices for the Saab 9-5 SportCombi have leaked in Sweden, and according to Autobild, the wagon version actually costs €114 less than the sedan. Whether they’ll make the same offer outside of Sweden isn’t clear… but then neither is anything about Saab’s future. And instead of haranguing the poor Swedes about the questionable financial sense of this decision, let’s just agree that desperate times call for desperate measures. If nothing else, Saab’s wagon-centive sets it apart from the industry’s business-as-usual.
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Saab could probably promise a unicorn with every US 9-5 wagon.
Wagons are very popular in Europe. In Sweden it is the biggest segment. It is unbelievable that the Volvo V70 (the best of Volvos) are not sold in the USA! What happened? USA invented the great wagon. There used to be lots of wagons 30-40 years ago in the states. A wagon is better in every aspect for normal use compared to a SUV/Crossover. Roomy, more MPG, good handling, beautiful. I would say there is no reason for sedans, the difference in sound and ride is neglectible.
Is Saab going to exist in 2012? Or even next week?
9-5 wagon.....Buick Roadmaster with a stick!