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Saab announced that a convertible version of the 9-X Biohybrid coupe that won Best Concept at the 2008 Geneva Auto Show will be introduced at next month’s Paris Auto Show.
The convertible has a striking shape, with its aggressive front end, wraparound glasshouse, and prominent rear pillars that mount the flat-folding Canopy Top and also anchor the separate, recessed rear screen. Saab is calling the 9-X “Air” “an innovative design study exploring what a future open-air Saab could look like.” It looks quite a bit smaller than the current 9-3 Convertible; could this suggest a new, smaller Saab is on its way?
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The 9-X “Air”, like it’s coupe variant, is powered by a 1.4-liter Saab BioPower engine that combines the sportiness of a turbocharged small engine, with the use of E85 bioethanol fuel and hybrid technology.
Sure, it’s pretty, but what does this have to do with Boston?
Of the multitude of car shows around the US throughout the year, one of the two places the Saab 9-X “Air” will make an appearance is at our very own New England Auto Show from December 3-7. That’s proof of Saab’s strong history around New England.
