If ever there was a convertible that should not have a roof, this is it. This Saab 9-X Air looks stunning sans roof. With the roof up... well, let's just say it looks like a man with a bad toupée; think Mr. Tudball, the hilarious Tim Conway's character on the long-gone and much-missed Carol Burnett Show.
As to specifics: The car is powered by an E85-friendly hybrid turbo 1.4 engine, putting out 197 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque. The FWD roadster puts the power to ground via a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.
Here's Inside Line's take: 2008 Paris Auto Show Preview: Saab 9-X Air
ateixeira says:
09:09 AM, 09/17/08
Boy, is that ugly. How about at least using a cloth top in a different color? Maybe gray...I dunno.
A body-color hard top would look even better. Fold it and stack it on top of that trunk somehow.
sabastian says:
12:46 PM, 09/17/08
Saab has been showing off concepts for years now. Come one guys. Time to build a real car.
sabastian says:
12:47 PM, 09/17/08
*Make that "Come on guys." Oh edit function, how I miss you.
stovt001 says:
02:36 PM, 09/17/08
Hey, the Saab fans have been asking for the quirkiness back for a while, and now they have it. "Quirkiness" is code for "weird and awkward bordering on ugly" right?
And Sabastian is right. The concepts have been nice, but I'd like to see a production car.
cruiserhead1 says:
05:31 PM, 09/17/08
Looks good, it would make a great 2+2 hatchback as well.