The Saab 9-X BioHybrid concept is a vivid vision of what a future compact car from Saab could look like. It is designed to reflect the priorities of youthful customers who seek progressive looks, responsible performance and high-tech communications, all in a sporty, fun-to-drive package.
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Available in 9-3 Sport Sedan or SportCombi bodystyles, the Saab Turbo X features a metallic jet black paint finish in homage to its illustrious black 900 Turbo forebear.
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Saab’s future style made its debut at Detroit on the new 9-4X luxury sports-utility vehicle. The VW Touareg-sized 4×4 features styling cues inside and out that will feature on all future Saabs, said Mark Adams, GM Europe’s vice-president of design.
External features include a new, bolder treatment of the Saab grille and wraparound front and rear windscreens, while inside the driver’s cockpit area is bolder, with a less vertical dashboard than on current Saab models. Interior trim colours feature distinctly “Scandinavian” colours. Adams acknowledges that rival Volvo is also taking a similar approach, but believes that both brands will benefit.
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