4.11.2003
Saab sales reach milestone

Saab car sales surpassed 40,000 units in the U.S. for the first time in 16 years.

Saab car sales surpassed 40,000 units in the U.S. for the first time in 16 years. With a full day of sales reporting yet to close October, Saab Cars USA's year-to-date sales of over 40,000 units surpassed annual sales for every year since 1987, when year-end sales were 44,364. The only other year that Saab has passed the 40,000-level was 1986, with sales of 47,414. With two more sales months this year, Saab is on target to pass those numbers and set an all-time sales record.

Much of the Swedish manufacturer's success can be attributed to the popularity of the new Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan, introduced late last year. With September year-to-date sales of 20,008, the new 9-3 Sport Sedan is outselling the former 9-3 hatchback models by 107 percent. Saab will launch a third model line next year, the all-wheel-drive Saab 9-2X five-door hatchback.