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Hatchbacks are NOT popular.
Posted by Bruce (more from Bruce) on Sun, 11 May 2003 20:43:54
In Reply to: Re: Its not just Saab, Liam, Sun, 11 May 2003 18:53:14
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The Mercedes hatchback is a no-risk proposition for them. Think about it... Mercedes has EVERY SINGLE configuration covered from two seat roadsters to SUV's. Thus, they wanted to get into the "hairdresser market" with a cheap entry-level hatchback.
I predict it won't sell all that well and in a few years Mercedes will drop it (just like BMW dropped their low-end 318ti hatch a few year back).
The important point is that Saab had an ALL HATCHBACK lineup for waaaay too long. If you didn't want a hatchback (and a great majority DON'T) you won't even consider a Saab!
Maybe someday when Saab is profitable again (it could happen) they'll consider a "niche" hatchback again. But certainly not anytime soon.
Makes sense to me...
posted by 24.218.28...
Posts in this Thread:
- has saab given up on hatchbacks?, shawn, Sun, 11 May 2003 18:23:54
- Thank god, 5 new customers for every hatchback lover.., Mike Lynch , Mon, 12 May 2003 14:45:18
- recent trends, JasonS, Mon, 12 May 2003 07:28:51
- Its not just Saab, Pete Saab 9-5, Sun, 11 May 2003 18:33:40
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