Last week's release of a teaser showing the front end of the Saab 9-1 concept has been followed by the shot above procured by our friends at TrollhattanSaab. The cloaked profile pic answers one of the main questions we had, namely how Saab's designers decided to shape the rear hatch. It looks more upright than we would've assumed, which is a plus for both rear-seat headroom and cargo capacity.
The subtle rear wing looks like it integrates nicely into the roofline and, when compared to the 9x concept from way back in 2001, it looks like Saab is taking all the right cues from the Aero X.
Check the gallery below to compare the 9-1 to the 9x concept.
[Source: TrollhattanSaab]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
TriShield @ Feb 18th 2008 1:35PM
Swedish Mazda3?
Dude @ Feb 18th 2008 1:38PM
I thought teasers were to make you WANT to see more?
They should have stuck with the dimly lit front shot.
Jimbo @ Feb 18th 2008 1:40PM
I thought the 9-1 was supposed to be based off the FWD Delta platform. This looks like it's based off the RWD Kappa platform. Not that it's a bad thing....
Yago Bal @ Feb 18th 2008 1:42PM
That's not from Saab and it's a fake...
http://www.nordesjo.se/pics/not_saab_9-1.jpg
Seoultrain @ Feb 18th 2008 1:43PM
I'm confused... is this the 9-1 concept? or the production 9-1?
Yago Bal @ Feb 18th 2008 1:48PM
It's the 9x concept from 2001, covered to make us think it's the new 9-1... and made by some photochoper.
Matt Keller @ Feb 18th 2008 2:06PM
Jeez autoblog, you'd think that there'd be some better detective work before you post such a story?
Matt Keller @ Feb 18th 2008 2:12PM
On second inspection... The covered car does look taller, beefier, and slightly larger than the 9x Concept... But for all we know, it may just be an Aero 9x....
k.w.a @ Feb 18th 2008 2:12PM
that would make a very nice 9-1. it would be nice to see Saab being the delightfully awkward Saab that we all know and love, instead of just a trim level of every company from GM to Subaru. this could actually be competition for a volvo c30 or a mini
SilverAero @ Feb 18th 2008 2:13PM
This is not official this is the teaser to the old 9x concept. See the link for proof. http://www.nordesjo.se/pics/not_saab_9-1.jpg
Dan @ Feb 18th 2008 2:18PM
Even a paper bag over it's face can't save this one.
Derek @ Feb 18th 2008 5:49PM
The nose seems a touch long, but overall the profile looks great. Keep the weight down in the 2500-2750# range and I would be interested.
WooDz @ Feb 19th 2008 4:37PM
I'm a bit confused as to your weight requirements. The 9-3 convertible is only 2030 fully laden. This car will more likely be between 1300 - 1800 kg.
Derek @ Feb 19th 2008 7:20PM
# = pounds. 2.2#=1kg. I would like 1100-1250kg.