Saab’s break from General Motors and pending sale to supercar company Koenigsegg will apparently have no great affect on the Swedish automaker’s future model launches, specifically that of the upcoming 9-4X crossover. The new crossover will share much in common with the recently-revealed Cadillac SRX. According to GM’s executive director of product and marketing for Cadillac, Hummer and Saab, Steve Shannon, the new model will be launched next year as a 2011 model.
According to earlier reports, the 9-4X will run a 284hp V6 gas engine paired to a six-speed automatic gearbox. For European markets GM is also expected to offer a turbodiesel unit delivering 250hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. While development of the 9-4X appears to be nearly complete, Saab will introduce other two models before the arrival of the new crossover – the smaller 9-3X crossover and the 2010 9-5.
Tags: 2011, 9-4X, Crossover, GM, koenigsegg, Saab