Saab 9-5 Convertible Design Study: What do you Think?

<a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/09/saab-9-5-convertible-design-study-what.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519057669707868994" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJehtZnVK0I/AAAAAAADT9I/lZBIcZLmpu4/s800/Saab-9-5-Cabriolet-1.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 645px; height: 349px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Courtesy of SaabsUnited, the people who provided pics of the nice but ill-proportioned 9-5 Coupe rendering (<a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/08/saab-fan-renders-9-5-coupe.html">see here</a>) we recently showed you, here is a look at a second possible <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/search/label/Saab%209-5">9-5 variant</a>. It's a computer generated image for a large, 4-seater convertible that could compete with the Audi A5 Cabrio in the future world of what-ifs.<br /></span><p></p><a name="more"></a><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Using a traditional soft top and nicely-equipped with a turbo-six and all-wheel drive, this car could be a wonderful option for families looking to buy into the Swedish design scene and who also want a unique mid-size convertible that comfortably seats four.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Even better is the potential for Spyker to move itself down-range a bit and receive its own coachbuilt version of the car (and maybe even the 9-4X crossover).<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">What say you, dear readers? Is this 9-5 'vert an interesting niche vehicle for the Swedish niche brand, or is it simply a waste of time to hope for this?<br /></span></p><p style="font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">By Phil Alex</span><br /></span></p><p style="font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" >Source: <a href="http://www.saabsunited.com/2010/09/photoshopping-a-saab-9-5-convertible.html" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">SaabsUnited</a> , Via: <a href="http://www.autoblog.nl/archive/2010/09/19/hey-saab-doe-eens-een-9-5-cabrio" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Autoblog.nl</a></span></p><p style="font-style: italic;"><br /></p><p style="font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://www.autoblog.nl/archive/2010/09/19/hey-saab-doe-eens-een-9-5-cabrio" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><br /></a></span></p><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJehhtaaoyI/AAAAAAADT9A/M2wPlHmGIxk/s1600/saab9-5cab.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519057468863980322" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJehhtaaoyI/AAAAAAADT9A/M2wPlHmGIxk/s400/saab9-5cab.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 368px;" /></a></p>

Saab 9-5 Convertible Design Study: What do you Think?

Courtesy of SaabsUnited, the people who provided pics of the nice but ill-proportioned 9-5 Coupe rendering ( see here ) we recently showed y...

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Saab Reveals its First-Ever Pure Electric Model: 9-3 ePower to Debut in Paris

<a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/09/saab-reveals-its-first-ever-pure.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517907576870234498" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJOLtL7JaYI/AAAAAAADTjQ/QQemXZyDEjw/s800/Saab-9-3-ePower-01.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 645px; height: 349px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">This month's <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/search/label/Paris%20Auto%20Show">Paris International Motor Show</a> will host the world premiere of Saab's first ever <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/search/label/Electric%20Vehicles">EV</a>, the 9-3 ePower. Based on the SportWagon variant of the <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/search/label/Saab%209-3">current 9-3</a>, the prototype model will lead to a test fleet of 70 vehicles that will participate in field trials in Sweden early next year.<br /></span><p></p><a name="more"></a><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The car is motivated by a 184HP electric motor driving the front wheels through a single-speed transmission. Energy is provided by a compact 35.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack located in a modified floor-pan, in a space occupied by the exhaust system and fuel tank on the standard 9-3 SportWagon<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The Swedish automaker says the EV can accelerate from zero to 100km/h (62mph) in a respectable 9.5 seconds and continue on to a top speed of 150km/h or 93mph.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The projected driving range on a full charge is approximately 200 kilometers or about 124 miles. Saab said the battery can be fully recharged from a domestic mains supply in three to six hours, depending on depletion status. However, the company claims charging times can be reduced significantly if the voltage of the electrical feed is raised.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The only noteworthy styling changes over the regular gasoline/diesel models concerns the new gearshift lever that provides selection of 'drive', 'neutral', 'park' and 'reverse', the revised instrument cluster that gains read-outs for battery status, power consumption and driving range, as well as the addition of an electric park brake.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Jan Åke Jonsson, Saab Automobile's CEO said: "By 2015, annual global sales of electric vehicles are expected to reach 500,000 units and Saab is determined to be represented in this important, growing segment."<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">"The 9-3 ePower programme is our first step towards developing a potential production vehicle that will deliver the sort of advanced performance our customers expect."<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The 9-3 ePower is the result of a co-operation between Saab Automobile, Boston Power (batteries), Electroengine in Sweden AB (electric power trains), Innovatum (project management) and Power Circle (Sweden's electric power industry trade organization).</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><br /></span></p><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJOLhod1V_I/AAAAAAADTjI/mpqsSefmb0Y/s1600/Saab-9-3-ePower-5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517907378373482482" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJOLhod1V_I/AAAAAAADTjI/mpqsSefmb0Y/s200/Saab-9-3-ePower-5.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJOLg4qkuuI/AAAAAAADTjA/SkUOEV69HuM/s1600/Saab-9-3-ePower-4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517907365542017762" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJOLg4qkuuI/AAAAAAADTjA/SkUOEV69HuM/s200/Saab-9-3-ePower-4.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJOLgms_nsI/AAAAAAADTi4/EC9YRyaRTLs/s1600/Saab-9-3-ePower-3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517907360720330434" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJOLgms_nsI/AAAAAAADTi4/EC9YRyaRTLs/s200/Saab-9-3-ePower-3.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJOLgBU0CDI/AAAAAAADTiw/i0ZbyNAb-Hk/s1600/Saab-9-3-ePower-2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517907350686795826" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJOLgBU0CDI/AAAAAAADTiw/i0ZbyNAb-Hk/s200/Saab-9-3-ePower-2.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJOLfmrD5hI/AAAAAAADTio/ES8ewtDKqp4/s1600/Saab-9-3-ePower-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517907343532353042" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJOLfmrD5hI/AAAAAAADTio/ES8ewtDKqp4/s200/Saab-9-3-ePower-1.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" /></a>

Saab Reveals its First-Ever Pure Electric Model: 9-3 ePower to Debut in Paris

This month's Paris International Motor Show will host the world premiere of Saab's first ever EV , the 9-3 ePower. Based on the Spo...

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