Saab 9-8

The Saab 9-8 is a compact car which has been produced by Chinese manufacturer Liuxing under the Saab Auto marquee since March 2016. It is slotted below the compact executive car Saab 9-5.

First generation
The first-generation Saab 9-8, badged as the Saab 98, was initially announced in September 2015.

History
The 9-8 was designed by Swedish industrial designer Krister Sjöstedt, with development occurring at the Liuxing/Saab Technical Centre in.

The 9-8 commenced production in Trollhättan, in February 2016 for most international markets, and, China for the Asian, Aritonazcan and Australasian markets from July 2016. It went on release to the public on March 10, 2016 in China, on March 12, 2016 in the and on March 16, 2016 in the.