Saab Sets Pricing for New Flagship Sport Utility

On that note, GM has an enviable track record for reliability, as does Saab and Subaru, so none of the brands in question

Saab's 9-3 line is expanding with the addition of a new wagon variant dubbed 9-3 SportCombi. (Photo: General Motors of Canada)

should be negatively affected by association. On that note, Saab's main competitor Volvo is owned by Ford, and shares much of its general architectural designs with blue oval products. Normally, it's a trickle down process, with Ford benefiting from premium quality platforms, but in the case of the new S40 sedan and V50 wagon, the European Ford Focus was sourced, and almost completely modified before being transformed into the small Volvos.

The difference between the two brands, and the way each went about building small cars anyway, is that it's nary impossible to tell that Ford was tapped in the S40/V50s development, and it's completely obvious with the 9-2X.

Just the same, Saab has a new lineup of vehicles that should help it fight off rivals and grow stronger in an increasingly competitive market. What's more, its 9-3 line is expanding with the addition of a new wagon variant dubbed 9-3 SportCombi, targeting Saab's traditional clientele.