- New Saab owner Spyker says it will add the 9-5 SportCombi wagon to production next year.
- Spyker restarted the assembly line in Sweden on Monday.
- The Trollhattan factory had been shuttered for seven weeks during the final sale negotiations.
TROLLHATTAN, Sweden — Saab's new owner, Spyker, restarted the Swedish automaker's assembly line here on Monday, announcing that the brand's modest portfolio will grow next year with the addition of a new Saab 9-5 SportCombi wagon.
The first car off the Trollhattan assembly line under new ownership was a redesigned 9-5 sedan. A ceremony to mark the plant's reopening was attended by Saab Automobile CEO Jan Ake Jonsson and Spyker Cars CEO Victor Muller.
The Trollhattan factory had been shuttered for seven weeks as negotiations between Spyker and General Motors, Saab's former parent, drew to a close.
The factory is producing four different Saab models, including the 9-3 convertible. In 2011, it will add assembly of the new 9-5 SportCombi.
Inside Line says: It will be a challenge to rekindle the enthusiasm of Saab loyalists after so many years of disappointment. — Paul Lienert, Correspondent
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saabmamma says:
04:06 PM, 03/25/2010
Come to Momma !!!
c1josh says:
06:14 AM, 03/24/2010
"a challenge to rekindle the enthusiasm" ??
I have a 9-5 wagon from 2000 (bought used in 2004) and I've waited this long for a replacement, I think I can wait a couple more years. I may end up with a 9-3 because of the high price of the new 9-5, but I'm quite excited about the new cars and the rebirth of SAAB.
notabigdeal says:
09:06 AM, 03/23/2010
If the 9-5 wagon with the 2.8 turbo can be priced around 50k.... next year... i will be taking a serious look at it next year.
icecubefosho says:
08:01 AM, 03/23/2010
This one should be able to speak to me much better than the Sedan.
Looks like its also their first woman assembly worker xD