Saab to return to China will introduce three new cars during the year

Saab 9-5

General Motors

More than a year after leaving the Chinese market, Saab, a high-performance automaker from Northern Europe and Sweden, decided to return to the Chinese market. The reporter was informed last week from the relevant person in charge of Saab Automotive that this year Saab has already determined that there will be three models to be introduced: Saab 9-4X, Saab 9-5 and Saab 9-3, among which Saab 9-3 is in addition to the ordinary sedan version. In addition to the convertible version. It is understood that Saab Automobile has now selected a new partner, China Import & Export Motor Trading Co., Ltd., both of which are vigorously recruiting dealers after intensive investigation of the market.

Cooperation with China Merchants Automobile Trading Co., Ltd.

“From the beginning of cooperation with GM in December 2009, Saab has not sold cars in China for more than a year. Dealers have more than half a year after cleaning up their inventory. There is no existing car in the showroom.” Saab Automobile related leaders are accepting reporters In an interview, Frank admitted that Saab’s decision to return to China on the one hand is the gradual recovery of the Saab business after entering the new company, Spyker, and the more important reason is that China has continuously become the world’s largest auto market, especially Up to 80% of the growth rate of luxury cars and the growing number of young and personalized consumers have brought Saab opportunities.

This reporter learned that in order to vigorously re-develop the Chinese market, Saab Automobile has appointed several managers from Sweden to Shanghai. Prior to this, last year, Saab Automobile has secretly signed relevant agreements with China Import Auto Trading Co., Ltd. ("China Import & Export") to return to China. At the end of last year, both parties also signed an official contract to import complete vehicles and auto parts to China. The "Memorandum of Cooperation", it is learned that the formal contract is expected to be signed in the first quarter of this year. According to the "Memorandum of Cooperation," Saab will build Saab China when it returns to China. The new company will maintain the operation of the dealer network and take over sales from Shanghai GM. China Import & Export will serve as Saab China's official service provider.

Saab 9-4X or will rate the advanced mouth

The above-mentioned person in charge told the reporter that Saab Automobile Group and Zhongjin Automobile and Trade are actively recruiting distributors this year. Sources said Saab will set up 10 dealers in China this year. At the same time, both parties and their suppliers are also actively investigating the Chinese auto market. The ultimate news is that Saab will return to the Chinese market. Whether it is to reshape the brand image or cater to the tastes of consumers, the Saab 9-4X will be the best.

In fact, the Saab 9-4X is also the latest model to determine the three imported cars. The car was released at the Los Angeles Auto Show at the end of last year and will be the first to be listed in the United States in May this year, and will be listed in Europe and other markets after August. Saab related responsible person said that the car competition target will lock the BMW X3 and so on. The car is equipped with a 3.0-liter V6 and a 2.8-liter V6 turbocharged engine, which is matched with a six-speed automatic transmission and an XWD all-wheel drive system.

Saab said that the planned introduction of the Saab 9-5 is also a new model that was only launched in May last year. The prototype of the car is Opel Insignia, and it is developed on the same platform as the new Regal. The Saab 9-5 is equipped with a Vector SE low-profile version and an Aero high-profile version. It is equipped with a 220-hp 2.0T and 300-hp 2.8T engine. According to another report, the 9-3 Saab compact car that is planned to be introduced to China is not a new rumors rumors of the new model and the new 9-3X crossover, but the cash Saab 9-3 regular and convertible versions currently on the market.

The reporter learned from Shanghai GM and Saab Automobile last week that in the short term Saab’s existing owners’ after-sales service and repairs are still under the responsibility of Shanghai GM.