New Saab 9-X Biohybrid concept at Geneva
Saab 9-X Biohybrid - ethanol-powered with hybrid elements
Author: Robin Brown
Published: 04 March 2008
The Saab 9-X Biohybrid concept will be on display at the Geneva Show - the world debut of Saab's vision of a future small car.
Powered by a 1.4-litre 200bhp BioPower turbo engine with hybrid system, the 9-X BioPower returns 57.6 mpg and 117 g CO2/km when running on petrol or at just 105 g/km, with estimated fuel consumption of 44.1 mpg when running on E85 ethanol.
Regenerative braking stores energy that would be otherwise lost by storing it in lithium-ion batteries.
Hinting at a sub 9-3 hatchback model to come, the 9-X is a three-door, four-seat small family car and is near to being production-ready. With a 9-1 model an inevitability, the 9-X may be in production before long.
There are a number of traditional Saab styling cues, such as the grille and steep roofline, but don't expect to see a floating instrument panel or retractable spoiler on a 9-1.
Wireless connectivity to stream audio, visual and satnav data is a possibility on a production model.
Saab has released pictures and details of the new Saab 9-X Air concept car - a four-seater convertible due to be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show next month.
X marks the environmental spot for new Saab BioPower duo, as Swede efficiency, performance and styling dreams are made of these 9-4X BioPower and 9-X BioHybrid Concepts.
Saab will show its 9-X BioHybrid compact car concept at the 2008 Sexy Green Car Show at the Eden Project in the face of rising criticism of biofuel technologies.
Saab has announced the launch of a new Special Edition of its 9-5 Turbo Edition model, which the Swedish car-maker claims is the best value premium car on the market with prices starting at £20K.
Saab 9-3 Convertible Wind Deflector available from participating UK Saab dealers now for special offer price. Takes the chill out of open top motoring, yet maintains driver cool.
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