Saab is Going Japanese
What do you get when you cross Ikea with Sony? Well, an affordable, reliable product with all the gadgets and a bias towards
The 2005 Saab 9-2X, with its Swedish/Japanese relationship, includes lots of gadgets and a contemporary style. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press) |
"The new 9-2X takes a number of styling cues from recent concept and production vehicles and incorporates them in a fun-to-drive, versatile five-door vehicle package that is
The appearance is unmistakably Subaru Impreza Wagon-esque, at least from the rear profile. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press) |
The appearance is more unmistakably Subaru Impreza Wagon-esque, at least from the rear profile. It just so happens that the Subaru wagon and Saab's 9-5 wagon are similar in rear quarter styling - a default which gives the new compact premium 5-door its "Saab-ness".
What does differentiate the Saab is a longer front end inspired by its 9-3 and 9-5 siblings, distinct Saab side markers and smaller rear tail lights stuck onto a slightly restyled rear liftgate, just to name a few of its unique characteristics.