Saab 92X

[Cold_Zero]

http://www.9-2x.saabusa.com/?source=whatsnew#home

I thought this car looked pretty familiar, until I clicked on the "specs" link. Low and behold to my horror... us Impreza owners have a new cousin.

The horror...

[Mr1der]

yup, damn GM is like the Nazi Octopus of the automotive world.

I bet the Japanese love all the tentacle rape they do...

[SmithSR]

UK magazines EVO and CAR "leaked" this info 5 months ago.

Suby WRX cousins/nephews is a ton better than, say, more Neon variants, no?

[Cold_Zero]

Actually,I knew that the Forrester would be sold under the GM banner in South America. In turn, GM would sell some of its products in Subaru dealerships in Asia.

I guess it is not all that bad. Atleast GM is not making the car, its basically made by FHI for GM, so the build qualities should be good.

[krazy skwerel]

It just seems so damn pointless though. Much like the GMC truck name. POINTLESS!

[BadMojo]

I was just looking at the 92x on Edmunds coverage of the LA Auto Show and then found this thread...don't know how I missed it the first time.

The 92x *is* just a tarted up WRX, but it sort of makes sense. People who would never buy a Subaru due to brand snobbery will end up getting one anyway. GM/Saab gets some groovy technology, FHI gets more cash, consumer gets more wood trim...sounds like a good deal for all involved.