LAST AUTO NEWS – 2008 SAAB 9-X AIR CONCEPT BOWS IN PARIS
Last Auto Account – 2008 Saab 9-X Air Abstraction Bows in Paris
Saab’s assuming added of the 9-X Air BioHybrid concept, a new abstraction appear at the Paris auto appearance this morning. The new concept’s Speedster-like “Canopy Top” gives a altered circuit on the angle of a Saab convertible, while the rear accouter maintains a assertive acme to accommodate bigger blast aegis than accustomed ..Last Auto account –
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Saab’s assuming added of the 9-X Air BioHybrid concept, a new abstraction appear at the Paris auto appearance this morning.
The new concept’s Speedster-like “Canopy Top” gives a altered circuit on the angle of a Saab convertible, while the rear accouter maintains a assertive acme to accommodate bigger blast aegis than accustomed convertibles, Saab says in a release. The four-seat concept’s top endless neatly below that rear colonnade line. With the top up, Saab says, the Air sports a absolute auto profile.
The BioHybrid abstraction shares the powertrain of the 9-X abstraction apparent endure year–a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine that’s ethanol-capable.
Take agenda of the chic electronica on the birr and aperture panels, area clear-cut artificial hides Bionic Man-style cartoon that change according to function–as the 9-X asks this go-round, should it acquire or abatement the Mondiale de l’Automobile? All signs point to “accept.” There’s affluence of white-on-grey activity in the bunched four-seat cabin, like a affliction day in Stockholm, but the birr is artfully captivated about the disciplinarian and there’s a bright adumbration of buildability in the 9-X’s accommodation and autogenous package.
More tech data to follow–this morning, adore some photos from the appearance floor:
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