Saab is likely to be lengthy gone from the automotive panorama however it nonetheless maintains a loyal following all all over the world. A fan of the now-defunct Swedish automaker discovered an unconventional manner of upgrading his previous Nissan Sentra which now identifies as a “Nisaab”.

The proprietor of the distinctive construct is Theottle from Malaysia. If the identify sounds acquainted, it’s as a result of most of you may know him for his high-quality renderings which make common appearances on CarScoops and different automotive web sites. For this challenge, Theottle put apart the digital world for some real-life design tweaking.

The spotlight of the Nisaab is the customized grille which was created with the assistance of a 3D printer. It options Saab-style intakes, changing the unique element with a chrome end towards a black background. In keeping with the proprietor, the styling of the B14 reminded him of Saab fashions from the ’90s. With a bit of eye-squinting, the headlights might resemble these of a Saab 9000 sedan whereas the taillights have a dose of the smaller Saab 900.

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The Nisaab blends in when parked next to genuine Saab models from the ’90s.

The Nissaab emblem humorously reveals the automobile’s origins and its supply of inspiration to everybody that comes throughout it on the roads of Kuala Lumpur. Lastly, the “fudger version” badges on the profile are a reference to Theottle’s different nickname.

The fourth-gen Nissan Sentra (B15), which was initially launched in 1995, may not be a particular sort of automobile however this explicit instance has a sentimental worth for the proprietor. His father purchased it new again in 1997 so he might use it in faculty. When Theottle moved from Malaysia to Singapore, the household stored utilizing it as a every day after their Sentra N16 acquired stolen. Quick ahead to 2022, the son purchased the B14 from the daddy with the intention of restoring it.

The following step for the Nissaab is to repair some dents and rusty spots across the bodywork earlier than it will get a full respray. The issue is that these issues normally take time and the automobile can’t be absent from its every day duties for too lengthy. Keep in mind that the previous Nissan has greater than 200,000 km (124,274 miles) on the clock and continues to be going because of the bulletproof 1.6-liter engine.

Theottle’s Nisaab may sound a bit loopy however it’s really not too removed from actuality. Again within the ’00s, Saab introduced the 9-2X which was a Subaru Impreza WRX with a redesigned face.

We want to thank Theottle for sharing the story of his automobile with us