The previous generation of the Saab 9-5 will continue to be sold in China

Many models that, when they receive their second or third generation in Europe, continue to be manufactured and sold in other markets. But the Chinese case is already special, since many models withdrawn from the market are revived in China, at least an older car that is proven and safe is better than a new local one with what that implies in terms of safety.

Well then, BAIC (not SAIC), that is, Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation, has become a minority shareholder in Koenigsegg (current owner of Saab) and from BAIC they have reached an agreement whereby they will manufacture the previous generation of the Saab 9-5 under license.

The news was published by Autocar, citing an anonymous source at Koenigsegg, but for now it remains to be revealed how the 9-5 will reach the Asian continent, whether under the Saab brand or under one of the BAIC brands. But many models have reached Chinese soil to continue being sold, such as the Rover range and MG, and more specifically the former Rover 75 or the Alfa 166, which will continue to be manufactured under the guidance of Guangzhou Auto.

Via | Autocar