Next 9-5

[bostonspider]

not sure how real this is, but it does look a fair amount like the Aero X concept, which is supposed to be the inspiration for the next 9-5. I think this is pretty hot, so go for it Saab.

[the_yellow_dart]

The front's a little too pointed to be a Saab. Pointed beaks like that make me think Pontiac. Other than that, it's quite nice.

[Clownzilla]

Nice! I do kind of like the pointed front end though (makes me thing fighter jet). By the way, where did you get this sketch? This is the first 9-5 sketch I have seen.

[bostonspider]

I found it on Left Lane News, but also found this similar shot showing the sketch from the opening of the new GM Design Center in Germany, with Brian Nesbitt.

[Intrepidation]

That looks awesome! The pointed front end gives it a bit more of a jet-like look to it. I hope the real thing looks something like this.

[titan]

It's a hawt sketch. Very, very cool... and totally unique to Saab. They need this as the next 9-5 really badly. I hope the next 9-3 is as good looking.

[Imaj]

I love it. This would the first all new 9-5 in more than a decade! It should be up to the levels of the Germans when it's launched.

[jbartley]

PLEEEASE LET IT BE!

[Velite]

i like it! but a traditional A-pillar would look better.

[longtooth]

not sure how real this is, but it does look a fair amount like the Aero X concept, which is supposed to be the inspiration for the next 9-5.  I think this is pretty hot, so go for it Saab.

born from jets. looks somewhat phallic. get my bullhorn.

[red]

That's a great looking sedan. Looks like a hybrid of Lutz-ian and Mauer's styling traits (tumblehome & stance for the former, blacked out A-pillar, hockeystick c-pillar, grille being the latter).

From this drawing, there's not one bad thing to say about this design. Fast track it, GM!

[ToniCipriani]

Much MUCH better than the Hyundaab 9-5 we have right now.

Pop in a fresh announced 3.6L DI and it should fly. Stay FWD though, please.

[FAPTurbo]

That... Is.... Awesome...

...and this is coming from a guy who has never liked SAAB's in his life.

A car this great will certainly attract new customers.

[Viperfan07]

Holy sh!t. If this is the next 9-5 it would sell faster than a new hooker on the corner. GM, PLEASE LET THIS BE THE NEXT 9-5. Then make the 9-3 look somewhat similar.

[usa1]

Let's hope it's not. It's a complete impracticle car are drawn. Trying fitting into the back. Does it even have a rear window?

Concept cars and especially concept car sketches mean nothing to me. Production cars are what count.

Mark

[Clownzilla]

Let's hope it's not.  It's a complete impracticle car are drawn.  Trying fitting into the back.  Does it even have a rear window?

Concept cars and especially concept car sketches mean nothing to me.  Production cars are what count.

Mark

Yeah, it's a concept drawing, but given the Aero-X concept + this concept drawing, many of us SAAB

fans (and even those that are not) can see some SWEET stuff brewing from that "dead" Swedish brand.

[ZL-1]

Yeah, it's a concept drawing, but given the Aero-X concept + this concept drawing, many of us SAAB

fans (and even those that are not) can see some SWEET stuff brewing from that "dead" Swedish brand.

Yeah, I sure hope so.

Could that car be a hatchback or a liftback, or am I'm still thinking "Saab 900" too much?

[Mule Bakersdozen LS]

These pics and more info are available at AutoScoops.net Looks great I hope Saab pushes through!

[tama z71]

Let's hope it's not.  It's a complete impracticle car are drawn.  Trying fitting into the back.  Does it even have a rear window?

Concept cars and especially concept car sketches mean nothing to me.  Production cars are what count.

Mark

You are what we like to call a "beancounter"

[Petra]

Neat, but it doesn't really say "SAAB 9-5" to me. It says, "Pontiac G8".

[Imaj]

You are what we like to call a "beancounter"

ROFL

[MyerShift]

That is so totally awesome!

SAAB will be big... and sooner than the pundits think!

(The only thing I don't dig is the combination of the headlamps/outer grille flanks.)