But its going to be a Saab

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/?http:/...y.php?id=43248



The Chevrolet Nomad is looking for a new home. And the concept could be heading to Sweden to become a Saab, according to GM bosses.

The Nomad, which uses the Pontiac Solstice platform, is said to be a very real production possibility. And if it gets the go-ahead Stateside, then a Saab version, based on the 9X concept first seen at the 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show, will follow for Europe.

Although the Nomad is smaller than the 9X, the shape is virtually identical, and it's easy to see how a Saab front end could be grafted on. If so, the four-wheel-drive 300bhp coupé could arrive by the end of 2005. But purists are concerned that Saab's originality - already at stake with recent developments such as the Subaru Impreza-based 9-2X - could be further diluted. It's an argument GM chief Bob Lutz was keen to play down. "Saab needs to expand - and fast," he told us. "The appeal of traditional 'Saab weirdism' is limited, and we must get away from that. The firm has always used other people's engines, so parts sharing isn't exactly an alien concept."

Saab bosses will still have control over styling, and sign off the suspension. But GM chairman Rick Wagoner said: "We need to take fast cuts, not short cuts, to get Saab into new markets and double sales to 250,000 a year." Craig Cheetham

 

Yeah I guess Chevrolet said something about not having room for it. Good to see its still going to be built. Too bad it won’t be for sale here though. Oh well.

 

A Saab "Nomad"

 

Why dont they bring it here? Pacifica sales have been booming since they appeared, and this looks like a somewhat similar car. I say sell it here. (I didnt read the article)

 

I doubt GM would call it the Saab Nomad, I'm sure they will change the name.

 

I dont' think you guys are reading it correctly...

It says IF THE NOMAD GOES AHEAD then a Saab version WILL FOLLOW...

Makes sense, doesn't it...

Solstice
Curve
Nomad
9-X

What's that, about 100,000 units a year?

 

Oh your right.

 

"The Nomad, which uses the Pontiac Solstice platform, is said to be a very real production possibility. And if it gets the go-ahead Stateside, then a Saab version, based on the 9X concept first seen at the 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show, will follow for Europe. "


That statement could be interpreted as either if GM decides to make the Chevy Nomad for the US market or if GM decides decides to make the Saab 9X for the US market first before they would considering exporting the Euro-spec Saab 9X for the European market.

GM hasnt decided if they are going to sell the rebadged WRX Saabaru in Europe yet either but that hasnt stopped them from selling it the US first.

 

Do you mean the Crossfire? Pacifica is DCX's minivan/wagon.