New Saab Aero-X @ Paris Motorshow

[NXA-16H]

I'm sure that, going by more recent media reports of Saab's design and manufacturing operations being moved over to Rüsselsheim, that the little white number shown below is actually made by Opel, albeit with a Saab logo.

Not bad at all, eh!

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[MatsHolden]

Yeh it's a very nice design concept, but it is pretty much just that... a concept. Very unlikely that it will go into production, although some of the styling cues and features will influence future Saab models.

[digifish]

Yeh it's a very nice design concept, but it is pretty much just that... a concept.

You know I am so over concept cars...just make the real ones better and get on with it.

Just like the fashion industry they throw all these exotic rags down the catwalk, that no-one will ever buy...pointless really.

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[MatsHolden]

...pointless really.

digifish

Hmm depends how you look at it. From a automotive manufacturers point of view it is a way to get coverage at a motor show, free promotion. Also it enables a manufacturer to show off what it's designers are capable of and allow design cues to be tested in the public arena to test reaction to a possible future direction in styling and innovation.

[ope126]

I love the wheels...

[dustbug]

Isn't this the car that was featured in the Sydney Motor Show 2006???

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[MatsHolden]

Yeh it is, it's not new. I don't think NXA-16H was saying it was, just suggesting that Opel production facilities could build Saab vehicles in the future.

[BensonHedges]

To me it looks like a corvette crossed with the batmobile from the first film and the rear end from a DB9. Still I wouldn't say no

[NXA-16H]

Isn't this the car that was featured in the Sydney Motor Show 2006???

I didn't attend last year's Sydney Show, so I didn't even know it was on display here.

I'd still own one though. I particularly like its rear end.

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[Greggy]

Just for the rear end (lighst and exhaust) I would save me pennies now !

That is one AWESOME bit of kit .........! where do I sign ?

[oneightoo]

i think i just spewed a little in my mouth..

[Greggy]

i think i just spewed a little in my mouth..

Ewww thats Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad !!

Coz of the Saaaaaaaab - Surely not !

[oneightoo]

yes cos of the saab..

saab's belong in the car park or retirement villages..

horrible looking car.. it's a cross between a jet fighter, a db9 and a collection of assorted poo's..

[Wraith]

Looks hot :)

But yeh, damn shame we just keep getting teased with all these concept cars, their production equivalants end up losing much of the styling of the concepts due to costs.

BTW Matt, love the VE coupe concept you've done. just needs to have a lower silhouette and sharper rear window and she's all horn bags ;)

I do hope Holden will release one in 2008 :)

[MatsHolden]

BTW Matt, love the VE coupe concept you've done. just needs to have a lower silhouette and sharper rear window and she's all horn bags ;)

I do hope Holden will release one in 2008 :)

Working on it. lol Just takes a little more time.:D Looking at increased windscreen rake and tapering the roofline.

[Wraith]

That'll look sweet when it's all done :)

Maybe even add the LED tail lights at the rear and then submit it to GMH and tell em to get working LOL :D

[Mr T]

i think i just spewed a little in my mouth..

Did it taste like a combination of Vodka, Burbon and VB....mine did...:o

[NXA-16H]

..."horrible looking car.. it's a cross between a jet fighter, a db9 and a collection of assorted poo's..

Well Saab does pride itself on its aeronautical heritage, don't they.

Its resemblence to a DB9? Maybe the rear end.

And a collectionof assorted poos?... Well I won't even sniff that one.

You know what they say: Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder.

Do with that little proverb what you will.

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[oneightoo]

Did it taste like a combination of Vodka, Burbon and VB....mine did...:o

mostly a mixture of bundy and carlton draught..


Well Saab does pride itself on its aeronautical heritage, don't they.

Its resemblence to a DB9? Maybe the rear end.

And a collectionof assorted poos?... Well I won't even sniff that one.

You know what they say: Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder.

Do with that little proverb what you will.

NXA-16H

i will, ta..

[woody]

horrible looking car.. it's a cross between a jet fighter, a db9 and a collection of assorted poo's..

And what exactly is wrong with the DB9??? :confused:

In my opinion it's one of the best looking cars in the world today!!!* :D

uummmmmmmm aston martin hmmmmmmmm dribble.... :cool:

(*excepting the V12 Vanquish and the V8 Vantage)

[oneightoo]

never said the db9 was horrid, just this saab..