Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2007 17:52:39 +0100 From: Eeyore <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com> Subject: Re: Have Saab reintroduced hatchback yet?
Adrian wrote: > Colin Stamp (col.dustbinnospamp.plus.com) gurgled happily, sounding much > like they were saying : > > > Yep. Looks are the only real reason I can think of why anyone might > > actually prefer a saloon to the equivalent hatch. They really don't > > have any redeeming features to offset the loss in practicality unless > > you prefer the looks big-time. > > Shell rigidity, too. You've got a much smaller hole in the shell. Not quite > relevant to the buying decision for a new car, though. I suspect a hatch is more rigid because of where the C pillars are actually. They brace the entire rear of the car. Graham
