Saab 9-3 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | General Motors (1998–2010) Spyker Cars (2011–2012) NEVS (2013–2014) |
Production | 1998–2014 |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact executive car[1] (D) |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive (1998–2014) Front-engine, four-wheel drive (2008–2014) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Saab 900 |
Successor | NEVS 9-3EV (Saab Electric Version) |
The Saab 9-3 (pronounced nine-three) is a compact executive car initially developed and manufactured by the Swedish automaker Saab.
The first generation 9-3 (1998–2003) is based on the GM2900 platform, changing to the GM Epsilon platform with the introduction of the second-generation car (2003–2012). Other vehicles using this platform include the Opel Vectra, Chevrolet Malibu, and Cadillac BLS.
Saab's parent company during 2013 and 2014, National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS), briefly assembled a few 9-3 sedans.