New 95

On Friday I had a ride in the new 95. First time in a Saab for 6 years or more.
I must say it appears to be well put together and has a solid feel. Knowing how this business works and the restrictions with committee design I think they did a good job apart from some horrible detailing with fake chrome in places. Having said that it's got big and heavy looking and is not ground breaking in design. It seems that the Saab management wants to join the other dinosaurs in this market segment. The core values of Saab have disappeared. It drives like a tanker and has no feeling of fun to drive. It's made for yesterdays executives. Some Saab design cues have vanished to. The clam hood and the central key has been replaced by a start button. Other cars have this. It's sad. 5 years too late. Well keep your fingers crossed for the next Saab, but I have heard rumours that the next model out of Trollsky will be worse! When and if I get in another new Saab it would be nice if it was really exciting to drive and look at. A head turner. I live in hope. Let's get rid of steel!!