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A study of the cars made by Saab from their inception as an automobile manufacturer in 1947 to present day

The Saab 9-4x BioPower Concept

The Saab BioPower Concept made it’s debut at the North American International Auto Show in January 2008. The vehicle is Saab’s first ever ground-up development in the SUV category and is planned for release late in 2009.
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Innovative Crossover Signals Saab Product Expansion
The Saab 9-4X BioPower Concept, revealed today at the North American International Auto […]

By Swade | 26 May 08 | Comments (0)

Saab 9-X BioHybrid Concept - Summary

Boosting Efficiency in Compact Design and Performance

The Saab 9-X BioHybrid concept is a vivid vision of what a future compact car from Saab could look like. It is designed to reflect the priorities of youthful customers who seek progressive looks, responsible performance and high-tech communications, all in a sporty, fun-to-drive package.
Exploring design themes from […]

By Swade | 04 Mar 08 | Comments (0)

Yellow Saabs: Anything but mellow

There are several colours in the spectrum that have been used sparingly in Saab’s 60 year history. You won’t find too many orange Saabs, for example, save for a few Sonett IIIs and 99s during the 1970s. Yellow is another rare colour, but it always looks special on a Saab, and in many […]

By Swade | 14 Dec 07 | Comments Off

Saab Shorts

  • Design - In the 1940's, Saab's chief designer, Sixten Sason, drew the plans for a car that would eventually becomes Saab's first production car - the Saab 92. It had a profile inspired by the cross section of an aeroplane's wing and a classical teardrop shape. As Saab were not a wealthy company, they had to make this design last. The Saab 92 commenced production in 1950 and Sason's classical design was used through the Saab 92, 93 and 96 range until the last Saab 96 rolled off the factory line - in 1980. Only classic, timeless designs can survive such a lifespan in a constantly changing industry.

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