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#1 of 346 2005 Saab 9-7X by theo2709 Nov 26, 2003 (6:01 pm)
The new Saab SUV based off the GMT-360 platform (same as Envoy and company) will make its world debut at the 2004 New York Auto Show in April, 2004, and will go on sale about one year later. Initially, the 9-7X will be produced specifically for the United States and Canadian markets.   It will be very similar to the Rainier, coming in short-wheelbase only and offering the the inline six and 4.2L V8. It will be lowered a bit for a more sporting appearance, and may have an upgraded interior. This is just a stopgap model, plans are already underway for a true new model debuting much later in teh decade. Here's the initial sketch:     P.S.: It will have the shifter on the floor.
#2 of 346 Nice front end by vcjumper Nov 26, 2003 (7:35 pm)
On that Ranier!
#3 of 346 by theo2709 Nov 26, 2003 (8:09 pm)
Whoops. I meant it will have the ignition on the foor.
#4 of 346 by regfootball Nov 26, 2003 (8:51 pm)
if it is a 'Saab Rainier' the only way this vehicle will not get absolutely butchered in the automotive press will be if it has a unique and quality interior. Not a detroit interior.   To me if they are committed to proceeding with this brand slander, then turbocharge the 6 to be unique......
#5 of 346 TURBOCHARGING by jchan2 Nov 27, 2003 (5:35 am)
Not a bad idea. Since the ads for Saab right now brag that the whole line is turbocharged. That'll make it unique.
#6 of 346 by theo2709 Nov 29, 2003 (7:57 pm)
The platform has been heavily modified to make it sportier (they should have done that for the SSR), so hopefully that means a new interior as well. Don't expect turbocharging any time soon.
#7 of 346 Well by jchan2 Nov 30, 2003 (5:36 am)
At least that will draw some buyers from the other models not just because there's a Saab badge plastered to the front but because it's sportier than the TrailBlazer, Envoy or Ranier.
#8 of 346 by regfootball Nov 30, 2003 (8:17 pm)
it would still make sense for Saab to engineer a turbo for the thing.
#9 of 346 or by jchan2 Dec 01, 2003 (4:40 pm)
just add a turbo to the 3.6 to make up for the small difference in horsepower between the 2. 3.6 makes 245 non turbo- engineer a 35 horsepower turbo making 280 horsepower, five more than the 4.2 inline 6.
#10 of 346 by theo2709 Dec 01, 2003 (5:46 pm)
Actually the HF 3600 makes 260 HP in the STS. Only problem is it's a car engine. The HF engines can't tow squat, neither can the Northstars.

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