The two fascias of the 9-3 Griffin
February 23, 2011 in News
The 9-3 Griffin will be available in two different flavours, The 9-3 Griffin and the 9-3 Aero Griffin.
Here are the two different fascias.
First off all the Aero seems to get turbine wheels, and the normal 9-3 not. Then the lower Grille is different and the Aero has some chrome details in the Fog lamp pods.
And if you take a better look you will see that the Aero has a chrome line on top of the windows, it is only a partial line like the 9-5, but this time is the upper line. I got the impression that it reflects the front signature lights, 9-3 above the light, 9-5 below the light.
Thank you to Patrik B for the hint.
SAABSideways said on February 23, 2011
Aero Phoenix ?
belfast_saab said on February 23, 2011
Surprisingly subtle, I like it. I think the silver does not best show the difference, a darker colour would accentuate the Aero’s chrome over the standard.
Should see it through it’s final 18 months, well done Saab.
Andre said on February 23, 2011
Red J, the Turbine wheels are an option for both, Griffin and Griffin Aero. What I know at the moment, as 18″ and 19″ wheels.
jc7222 said on February 23, 2011
Love the refresh. Love the Aero X rims on the SC! Happy Independence Day Saab!
Pedro said on February 23, 2011
Subtle and nice, as there is no need to mess up with a still very handsome design (and especially waste money at it). The other side of the coin is that I, for one, am kind of dying to see these 18 months go by quickly so we can see the NG 93
William13 said on February 24, 2011
Is Autoweek.nl correct in its assumption that the 9-3X will be cancelled?
Red J said on February 24, 2011
Nobody can say it, but when Saab talks about the Griffin edition, they talk about the Sedan and the SportCombi only.
Red J said on February 24, 2011
First read then talk. (I say this to myself)
From the press release.
Daniel G said on February 24, 2011
Doubt it, It looks like a 9-3x on the picture on this link…
http://www.saab.com/global/en/start#/world/news-and-events/news-archive/New-Saab-9-3-Griffin-Range/carrousel:all/
Vogel said on February 24, 2011
Strange, I think the Facelift 9-3 will get some positioning lights on the corner of the lamps, just like Volvos or BMWs have.
Take a look at the 3 or 4 “dots”.
Great.
rpg said on February 24, 2011
Those “dots” have been there since the 2008 facelift. At least in the US anyway, my 2008 9-3 Aero has them.
(db) said on February 24, 2011
Damn, do want the turbine wheels NOW!
Per said on February 24, 2011
Hmm, I don’t like the SC at all… I saw this car live today and I just think it’s too much. The chrome details on the fog lights look odd to me and the wheels are waaay too big. They’re a perfect fit for the 9-5 but on the 9-3 they just look ghetto… However, I love the new front spoiler and the lamp pods.
Red J said on February 24, 2011
You can always choose the non-Aero version. The wheels are smaller and there is no chrome on the fascia.
Argosy said on February 24, 2011
Any ideas/news as to have there been any changes/upgrades on the suspension and steering rack?
vladarh said on February 24, 2011
I’m sorry guys but I don’t like the new bumpers. For me there can never be a better front look than this one:
http://www.caradvice.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/2007saab9-3frontreal.jpg
With the black central part, dividing the bumper sides, looks like an F1 car.
I do like the interior though. Looks great, a bit like the 2003 9-5 Aero.
Dave said on February 24, 2011
I’m confussed – is this the 2011.5 updates we have heard about for the past six months? Or just a special edition 2011 model?
Red J said on February 24, 2011
This is the 2011.5 update.
It is at the same time a special edition a “End of Life” special edition.
Daniel B said on February 24, 2011
Peeeww…:P
And I thought that I just had plans fopr Hirsch Estate wing and engine upgrade in ther plan for my Griffin…
Those Aero X wheels just made me stare!!
Finally I can get those and put them on my 9-5…
He he.. It´s gonna be stunning!
PS:
Don´t these Turbine wheels look ALOT more like the Aero X compared to the originals on the NG 9-5 Aero? More “open” between the spokes. Also the spokes looks more “twisted” and thinner mayby compared to the NG 9-5 Aero..?
Anyway. The do look stunning. If different from the 9-5 I hope the 2011 9-5 get these as well!!
Happy Independence Day!!
Patrik B said on February 24, 2011
But the chrome line above the windows aren’t new for the 2011.5 facelift!? I have the same chrome line on my 9-3 SC Aero -10 and I think the chrome have been there since the last face lift.
Chris said on February 24, 2011
Some more pics and info : http://rumors.automobilemag.com/2012-saab-9-3-receives-mild-power-cosmetic-upgrades-will-debut-geneva-20573.html/comment-page-1/#comment-5975