25.11.2003
Saab announces its first SUV: the Saab 9-7X

Continuing the biggest product offensive in its history, Saab announces its latest new model and first sport utility vehicle, the 2005 Saab 9-7X. Featuring standard all-wheel-drive and two engine choices, the mid-size SUV will fill Saab's need for an entry is this rapidly growing market segment.

The Saab 9-7X 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.

" We are pleased to continue to expand our product line in the very important North American market," commented Peter Augustsson, President and CEO of Saab Automobile AB. "With the Saab 9-X and 9-3X concept vehicles, followed by the award-winning Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan and Convertible, the 9-3 Sport-Hatch concept and the dynamic new 9-2X, we are exceeding our commitment to introduce one new vehicle or concept each year for five years."

"The Saab 9-7X is the perfect addition to our model mix," said Debra Kelly-Ennis, President and COO of Saab Cars USA. "It allows us to join the growing mid-luxury SUV market, one of the fastest growing segments, with a dynamic, premium vehicle."

The new 9-7X will be built at GM's Moraine Assembly plant in Ohio, beginning in the first quarter of 2005.