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05-26-2003, 05:49 PM
Saab Gets Badge-Engineered Midsize SUV
Ward's Auto World - May 13, 2003
Motor Trend
General Motors Corp. executives say GM's Swedish subsidiary will get a badge-engineered version of the Chevrolet TrailBlazer. Insiders say the much-needed SUV, Saab's first, could go on sale in the U.S. next year. If so, there is no time for Saab Automobile AB to do more than make superficial changes to the 4.2L 6-cyl. or 5.3L V-8-powered truck.
Tentatively called the 9-8, the truck would be built at the same Moraine, OH, plant that assembles TrailBlazer and GMC Envoy. Insiders say the SUV is a short-term solution to Saab's cash crisis.
Copyright 2003 by Primedia Incorporated.
Ward's Auto World - May 13, 2003
Motor Trend
General Motors Corp. executives say GM's Swedish subsidiary will get a badge-engineered version of the Chevrolet TrailBlazer. Insiders say the much-needed SUV, Saab's first, could go on sale in the U.S. next year. If so, there is no time for Saab Automobile AB to do more than make superficial changes to the 4.2L 6-cyl. or 5.3L V-8-powered truck.
Tentatively called the 9-8, the truck would be built at the same Moraine, OH, plant that assembles TrailBlazer and GMC Envoy. Insiders say the SUV is a short-term solution to Saab's cash crisis.
Copyright 2003 by Primedia Incorporated.