Comments on: In the carpark II…..

By: Steven Wade

Steven Wade — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:56:00 +0000

For the 2011 models, at least, there is no beige trim option. It’s either shark grey or black. I don’t know if a light option will come for 2012 at this point, but will post it here if and when some news comes on that.

By: Joachim Zanitzer

Joachim Zanitzer — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:58:00 +0000

Hey Swade. Indeed, the color is very beautiful. But inside i would see the wood trim with beige leather. I think that would fit perfect. The black interieur with the wood looks not good, i would prefer aluminium.
Swade, if you have the possibility can you post pictures from a 9-4x with beige leather interieur?
Tnx

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:03:00 +0000

That excessive faux wood trim looks tacky, worse than Volvos efforts – and the car will not sell in the UK if no diesel is offered.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 10:40:00 +0000

Strange but I love it!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 10:04:00 +0000

OK!
I will consider that in future comments.
I just dont find this style very Scandinavian or honest.

By: Saab RedJ

Saab RedJ — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 22:02:00 +0000

After having sat in a new 5 series or a new E-Class both with wood decorations lately, I keep asking me why people think Saab uses different materials that those premium brands. If it looks and feels the same, why should it be different?

All the premium brands use wood veneer (Jaguar, Audi, BMW, Mercedes), only a few luxury brands like Rolls Royce or Bentley use “real” wood.

By: Steven Wade

Steven Wade — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:21:00 +0000

Actually, I didn’t have any input into the banner. I just got told to turn up at XXXXX address for a photo. The rest was done by others. Not too shabby, though (the car, I mean).

By: Steven Wade

Steven Wade — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:20:00 +0000

Wood trim of any sort is not my favourite feature either (I’m more of a brushed metal or carbon fibre person, myself) but I took pictures of this one because I was surprised by how good it looked. That may not show up in the images, but I was very happy with what I saw.

Troels, we’re all free to share an opinion here, but please bear in mind that other people will read yours and could be influenced by it (either offended or encouraged to add their own detailed point of view). You don’t like it? That’s OK. It’s more than OK. But you think anyone who does like it is cheap or of low taste? I’m not sure that adds anything to your point.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:01:00 +0000

I agree: For a SUV the 9-4X is unusual well-designed. – But this fake dark wood-trim is real ugly, vulgar, false and almost the anti-thesis of the Scandinavian approach which is such an important part of the Saab-heritage and – integrity. Besides it has nothing to do in a modern high-tech-car and fits very bad – colorwise – to the gray plastic-surroundings ! It is those kind of attempts to make a car seem exclusive that really makes it appear cheap ! Appealing to lowest taste like a hooker. (Sorry) It is such a shame to see in a Saab – Let Mercedes have that “style” for them selves.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:02:00 +0000

I believe Saab wanted to be able to offer a diesel engine on the 9-4X but was unable to source one at the time that would fit the platform. But, I agree. I am generally not a big fan of SUVs of any size, but the 9-4X is about the nicest looking mid-size SUV out there.