15.8.2001
Multi-dynamic Saab 9X Concept to be Unveiled
at Frankfurt
Saab is to reveal a bold, high-performance concept car at next month's
Frankfurt Motor Show that will showcase the future direction of its design
philosophy.
The multi-dynamic Saab 9X challenges traditional design orthodoxy by incorporating,
for the first time within one car, key features usually associated with
four different types of vehicle - a coupe, a roadster, a wagon and, even,
a pick-up!
The first photographs released this week show how the clean lines of the
9X define a compact and sporty shape, with strong Saab styling cues dramatically
evolved. The car's other dimensions are hidden in the photographs but
will be revealed at its unveiling on the Saab stand.
"I regard this car as a statement of intent," comments Saab
Automobile's CEO Peter Augustsson. "It is physical proof that Saab
is embarked on an exciting journey."
The car spearheads a major product offensive from the Swedish manufacturer,
with at least one new product or concept to be announced every year for
the next six years.