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VIDEO AND LIVE SHOTS: Saab Aero X Concept
The Saab Aero X is turning out to be the head turner of the Geneva Motor Show, causing sore necks among the international motor press who were just as surprised as us that something so wild could come out of Saab.
Alberto finally got some time to walk around the Aero X and take some live shots, although we’re still lacking a view of the interior. To make up for it we got you some video of the concept’s cockpit canopy in action. Enjoy.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Gunnar Heinrich 2:13PM (2/28/2006)
The car looks radically cool - just what Saab needs! I sincerely hope that they make this car road worthy and run with it as close to as is, ASAP.
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antrow 2:24PM (2/28/2006)
You can see a picture of the dash at www.thecarconnection.com. I love this car from the outside but I can see why there are not many pictures of the inside. It looks unfinished and a little cheap in my opinion. Why waist so much time on a concept car that as Lutz states is not a priority and will not make it in to production. Where is the concept of the next 9-5 sedan and wagon?
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Mike 2:35PM (2/28/2006)
Someone call ace and gary.
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Oli 4:06PM (2/28/2006)
How would you put the windows down?
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kman 4:07PM (2/28/2006)
this concept is no 9x. it's a same really. here's a couple of my beefs. the proportions of this car are waaaay suspect for anything deeming itself to be Swedish or scandinavian modern. second, the new grill design, which was creative and well thought out in the 9x concept, is now way WAY detached from the now iconic saab grill. I cannot make myself like that huge center grill stack. all in all, i fail see what's so Swedish about this car. to me, it's more American than Swede, let alone being deemed scandinavian modern. Finally, there's nothing really innovative about this concept. it's all flash without any real substance. this car represents everything that is wrong with modern car 'stylists' - flash over substance. i miss Michael Mauer.
/sorry for the rant
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Cly 5:02PM (2/28/2006)
Holy Batman do these come in black?
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iQuack 5:27PM (2/28/2006)
Oh, Heaven help us!
More nitwit concepts from GM.
Here's a company that floods auto shows with concepts and later attaches the concepts' names to bland nothings like the Buick LaCrosse.
Will these losers ever stop jerking off and start making cars buyers want when they want them?
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Ted Y 6:24PM (2/28/2006)
I'd love to watch, but I've not yet been able to get Autoblog's Quicktime movies to play on Win XP:-( I'd really love Autoblog to switch to something more open and universally supported.
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Brandon 8:35PM (2/28/2006)
I like it. And I NEVER like SAABs.
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tilley 8:46PM (2/28/2006)
Get a Mac.
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Dave 9:14PM (2/28/2006)
More open and universally supported than quicktime? Hahaha. As oposed to the very closed platform of Windows Media which just plain sucks. Quicktime plays extremely well on both platforms whereas WMV does not.
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iQuack 1:54AM (3/01/2006)
Ted Y:
QuickTime is a free download and the Windows version works fine.
Go to Apple's website and after downloading, you'll be able to see the QT videos without a problem.
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Steven Gill 2:35AM (3/01/2006)
I like it. A lot. The new grill finally looks good, and they're giving the people what they asked for. #5 said "there's nothing really innovative about this concept." I disagree. The E100 high preformance motor is pretty inovative. Also, look at the car, and then realize it's a SAAB. This is the exact opposite of every complaint. Not enough power in SAABs. Here's 400hp. FWD sucks. Here's AWD. SAABs are blandly styled. How about a cockpit, and a mix of smooth lines and agressive edges. No roots left. How about a car like the Sonnett. And we know this isn't re-badged.
I really think this is SAAB's way of saying "Hey, we aren't just GM's footnote!" Keep it up SAAB and MAKE IT!
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Jack 7:37AM (3/01/2006)
Verey nice but where is the poor mans car ?
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eggsngrits 7:46AM (3/01/2006)
As a long-time Saab fan (I bought my first Saab 20 years ago this month), I was skeptical about the AeroX concept -- is it 'Saab enough'? Sure, there are styling cues (grill, Sonett rear profile, rounded hood), but this car isn't an evolution of the existing Saab lines, more of a leap forward. I've grown to like this concept, but I've still got my doubts about how it helps Saab except as an attention-getter.
And, by the way:
Dave: MPEG would be more univerally supported, and I think you know that. Straw man arguments serve only to polarize (just watch our pols in action!).
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amp 8:38AM (3/01/2006)
A very nice concept that isn't with out it's flaws (think too deep of a grill). Fortunately, the strong parts of the design carry the missteps well. Over at Saab's website they have a nice mini-site devoted to the Aero X concept with some really smooth animations.
And while it's likely we'll never see this concept make production with out some major changes (but that canopy would be sweet), it would be nice to see a Corvette-based Saab. And before you go and cry foul, think about having the light weight body and chassis dynamics of a Corvette along with an upscale interior that doesn't look like it was "inspired" by the late Cavalier.
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Ricardo 9:25AM (3/01/2006)
WOW!!! Ive read all the comments, bottom line I believe is this. If they make it they will sell out like hot cakes. Flashy yes, Cool yes, Substance? This will take time to evaluate and photos cant reveal this. I never liked Saab but this one will get my money!!!
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luis vinas 9:41AM (3/01/2006)
I want one as soon as possible. Great concept. I give it a "FULL C".
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Version4 11:39AM (3/01/2006)
WANT IT! This car made my day. I'd definitely get one if it goes to production. And not only do I love this car, my gf loves it too.
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Kurt 11:55AM (3/01/2006)
Proportions are in line with the concept car from the early 1980's(the one w/ solar cell roof controlling the cars temp while parked. My only question is, can you still get out in the event of a role over? I would intend on getting very sideways daily if I had this car, and would like to have some sort of safety assurance. I can see why it was a head turner. I like they turbo fan rims other cues pulling in the look of the old fighter jet. Could this also be the first rear wheel or four wheel drive platform production Saab? Keep up the good work, build something exciting and don't drop the ball!
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