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    Saab 9X Air Gets Turbocharged E85 Hybrid Powertrain

    We showed you the first pictures of the Saab 9X Air concept yesterday, now details of its hypothetical hybrid powertrain have emerged. The diminutive four-seat convertible is aiming for a Chevy Cruze-like 40 MPG, but here using a traditional hybrid with a twist. Not only is the 1.4-liter engine turbocharged — like the Chevy Cruze will be, but it also runs on E85, all aided by lithium-ion batteries of course. Unlike the Volt, this imaginary powertrain probably won’t reach production, but a Saab 9-1 based on its design language and equipped with some sort of hybrid powertrain probably will.

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    5:00 PM on Tue Sep 16 2008
    By Wes Siler
    1,425 views, 11 comments

    Most discussed FutureCarDesigner: It's awesome, too bad it might not see the light of a showroom in the near future. more »

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    Saab 9X Air Concept To Debut In Paris, Previewed In Detroit

    Along with the 2010 Chevy Cruze we got a look at in the GM Paris Auto Show Preview, we also got a glimpse at a couple of concepts that'll make their way to Paris, such as this Saab 9X Air concept. If you're thinking it looks familiar, you'd be right; the concept builds on the Saab 9X and delivers open-air delights by hacking the top off. The 9X Air sports not just a soft top, but a slick, speedster profile and a high-tech gauge panel. Few details were revealed, and we're sort of wondering if it's only going to be available with two USB ports and a battery you can't change, but we'll find out more soon enough.

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    5:20 PM on Mon Sep 15 2008
    By Ben Wojdyla
    3,419 views, 15 comments

    Most discussed JackMaz: Saab: Well underway to a decade of concepts. I realize the 9-4X is coming but if I see another fantasy ride more »

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    Saab 9-X Is A Hybrid Of Concept And Reality

    The Saab 9-X BioHybrid Concept is allegedly more than just another far-fetched yet stylish show car. Actually, this vehicle is supposed to hint strongly at an upcoming 9-1. For now, GM claims the car is powered by a 200HP 1.4-liter turbo four-banger, with magical Swedish hippie hybrid trickery. GM also feels the need to tell us that the engine can run on E85— as if that's even newsworthy anymore. No word on where the ignition key will go. But you know how Saab loyalists are about that extra-special quirk. Press release after the jump.

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    1:30 PM on Wed Mar 5 2008
    By Mark Arnold
    1,795 views, 15 comments

    Latest by dfwguy: @Bento: What is so intriguing about a "Start" button. Mama's '59 Rambler had a start button AND push button shift. more »

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