Finally Saab has released the first official photos of the 9-X Air Concept which is going to debut in Paris early next month. The design of the car is beyond any praises especially its unique patent-pending ‘Canopy Top’. The car comes with prominent rear pillars and a separate recessed rear window/windscreen. The 1.4-liter turbo Saab BioPower engine is of great interest, because it is said to operate on E85 biofuel and hybrid technology. The car boasts the lowest emission level possible.
According to reliable data, the 9-X Air Concept is a preview of the production Saab 9-3 convertible. This car will hit the market in 2011. The car has a brand-new roof construction – Triple Top. Although the 9-X Air concept shares most of the same technology and powertrain with the 9-X BioHybrid. So the car comes with the same electric motor. The car is only a concept, main portion of tests will be made on roof design.
I really like this radical design. The wheels look like they would force air to the brakes, and the slope from the windshield to the rear deck will probably keep the wind effect at a minimal to passengers. I like the low profile of the tires on large rims, the rear exhaust ports, and front air dams. Obviously this picture is more concept than reality because the side mirrors are missing. Are those side air scoops where the door meets the front quarter panel? Does it have handles or are the doors opened by remote? Lots of exciting questions about this beautifully designed car. I like it.