Washington, D.C. Auto Show – Saab Display

Posted on 26. Jan, 2007 by Ryan in 2000-2009, 9-3 SS, 9-5, 9-7x, Washington, D.C.

The annual Washington, D.C. Auto Show is in town again at the convention center downtown, and as you may have guessed, I had to show up and see the Saab display, and what some of the competition looked like.

Arriving at the Saab display, I was immediately drawn to the showcased Saab 9-3 Convertible with the “electric blue” color which is now standard for the 2007 model year. The 9-3 convertible was placed atop a translucent glass platform that was encased with a brushed aluminum frame and railing. The consistent use of choice materials such as these that are commonly found in Scandinavia, were evident throughout the display.

As I made my way around the display, I continued exploring the other Saab models in-depth by taking advantage of some of the features available in the “parked” position such as moving the seats, popping the hood, trunk, etc. I was fortunate in this visit to have arrived in the morning, which means enjoying the experience without having to wait my turn to make my way around the display while also having some clear and unobstructed photo opportunities.

The visit was was short, but pleasant. As I headed out of the hall, it was necessary to wrap up the visit with a stop over at the “other” Swedish Automobile company’s display as well. At their display, I began exploring their new concept car’s motion sensing obstruction technology which was similiar to the posting I made earlier on the subject of “Saab 9-3 SportCombi – V2V technology“. While I was in this concept car, I was began talking out loud about some of the technology with another auto show visitor shotgun to me. While we were engaged in conversation together, I was approached by a friendly Swedish Product Specialist, who kindly elaborated on the technology and other questions we had. This conversation continued from English into Swedish with me, where we began talking everything Swedish including Saab automobile (not surprising). During this conversation on Saab Automobile, I heard how excited this Swedish Company is for Saab’s most recent successes in having their “best year ever”. Hearing those words from this individual was music to my ears. At the end of our conversation together, I thanked the individual for her help and referred the crew on hand from Sweden, to visit the “House of Sweden” while they are here. The response I received from the the crew of product information specialists, was an overwhelming “Javisste” as a way of assuring me that they wouldn’t leave Washington without doing so.

I had a great time at the show, and urge you if you are in the Washington, D.C. area this weekend to not only visit the “Washington, D.C. Auto Show”, but the “Cars & Transportation” Exhibit at the House of Sweden” as well for two back-to-back events featuring the Saab Automobile!

Washington, D.C. Auto Show – Saab Display

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