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Hotsauce
02-15-2004, 02:38 PM
http://autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?port_code=autoweek&cat_code=carnews &loc_code=index&content_code=04677767


Saturn will get a minivan, roadster and larger SUV in the next three years, Jill Lajdziak, head of Saturn sales and marketing, told dealers at the make meeting.

This September, dealers will get the Relay minivan. Saturn also will get a second SUV, larger than the Vue, within three years. A pickup is being considered, dealers were told.

A cloth-top roadster also will go on sale in the next two years. Dealers were told that the convertible will have bolder styling than the Saturn Curve concept shown at the Detroit auto show last month.

Dealers also were told that L-series production will wind down in 2005, but no replacement was announced. Also, a redesigned front end for the Ion is coming in 2005.

Dealers can see the new products at their national meeting in March.

Lajdziak stressed the importance of continuing to lead the industry in handling customers. She also said that Saturn will continue to increase brand awareness with advertising.

NewsReporter
02-15-2004, 03:05 PM
So it's going to be a rebadged roadster and pickup.

M_TYPE_X
02-15-2004, 03:16 PM
Saturn lacks a full-size pickup. They need one of those. Oh, and a full-size SUV too. And Saturn could go head-to-head with the Chrysler ME-412 coming up! http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/rolleyes1.gif

Vans
02-15-2004, 09:38 PM
"no replacement for L has been said"

Thats because Opel is going to save Saturn's behind.

SHIFT_6speeds
02-16-2004, 08:48 AM
"no replacement for L has been said"

Thats because Opel is going to save Saturn's behind.



I thought Maxima ('04) already had Saturn's behind..hehe http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/blush.gif