Saab Eager to Enter Compact Class Market

Sweden Saab confirmed its intension to enter compact class market segment lead by BMW 1-serie, Mercedes A-class and Audi A3.

According to experts survey 2005 year was marked by nearly 800 000 compact premium class cars sold making 28% growth to 2004. Taking into consideration the above information this year growth rate is expected at the same level compared to 2005 sales.

Saab Company representative asserted new compact class model development will take 2-3 years and the basis for it will more likely serve construction of future generation of Opel Astra, or modernized one of future Opel Corsa wave.