New 9-5 Spyshot

[si_90002.3t-97]

I agree it's not quite right.

[sethsev7n]

Sorry to make this comparison but as soon as I saw that picture this car came right to my mind...








I think there are alot of lines there that draw comparisons.

I really hope this isn't real. The whole picture looks like a photoshop to me. I think it really looks like a step backwards and looks nothing like the 9X concept and the 9-3X noses.


blah.

[dz]

Can't somebody in Sweden check out that plate number? Should be able to tell by the model, year, and owner if it's real.

[SaabKen]

Swedish drive on left-hand side just like us ......

[saab9x]

if that's going to be the real grill, i feel sorry for the 9-5.

[Automaggot]

That definitely reminds me of the new Legacy.

[Vector-SS]

reminds me of the new face lifted A4

[sethsev7n]

the legacy?





Yep it looks like that too.

I must say, that saab is a very weird looking car. The front is completely off beat with the rest of the car. I'll put money on it being a photoshop job or some weird disguise. I can't even imagine that being the real thing.

[belfastcarlsson]

Originally Posted by Vector-SS

reminds me of the new face lifted A4

Absolutely, it reminds me too of Audi's new corporate 'goatie' face.

Its just a mess, the 9-5 was always a bit crisp and edgy - it just won't suit this more 'rounded' approach. But fear not, I remember seeing spy shots of the 9000 when it looked like the then Hyundai Pony!!!

Keep faith guys!

[edusaab]

I am so sorry to say this....I never thought that I would say that in my live....but always there is a first time. This front grill is just rub***, I hope this will not be the real one, but looking at other pics it seems it is real, the center of the grill. THe lights are photoshop.

It reminds me the new Hyundai sonata, it is the same. I don't know who is taking care in the design in Sweden, Anthony Lo or Bryan Nesbitt, but if this is his job....pfffffffff

[sethsev7n]

I still think it should look like this

[andante]

Originally Posted by dz

Can't somebody in Sweden check out that plate number?

WTR 271 is owned by "Saab Automobile Aktiebolag. Trollhattan"

Purchased: April 26, 2005
Registered: April 27, 2005
First used: April 28, 2005

model year: 2005

The car is actually listed as a "Test car. Vehicle may be used in traffic according to exceptions granted by VVFS 1994:5"

links (in Swedish): https://secure1.ore.vv.se/fordonsfraga/Fordon_11.asp

It may actually look like that, sethsev7n. The more I look at the spyshot, the more I see that the lights are probably covered with a camoflouge, and really there's more in common with the 9-X concept. Nice drawing, btw.

[AudiSAABfans]

I wish its a more significant facelift given all the competitors have been redesigned, even S80 is going to get a huge one next year.

[squishmann]

i would really be too concerened any hoot. the car is getting a major redesign in 2 model years

[belfastcarlsson]

Originally Posted by squishmann

i would really be too concerened any hoot. the car is getting a major redesign in 2 model years

And well it might be, it'll be >10 years old by then - come on GM, this isn't much better thatn SAAB managed by themselves with eh 99/900!!

More than fresh faces are required to keep up and indeed lead the opposition!!

[abdukted1456]

I wonder if it will be more like this... with outer grill parts right against the headlights. i think it needs the 3 hole grill to still have that Saab look.

[xalfa]

Good work Abdukted, suddenly that looks a lot better.

That ray gun of yours must really come in handy ...

[SaabKen]

Maybe Abdukted has his own Saab line: "Find Your Own Galaxy"

Originally Posted by xalfa

That ray gun of yours must really come in handy ...

[abdukted1456]

watch out with the alien jokes or you might end up taking a ride on my spaceship