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Saab 9-4X BioPower Concept

Rumors of a new Saab crossover have abounded for months now, so much so that one company executive even quipped that it would be named the 9-4X just to meet public expectation. Turns out, he wasn’t joking. The 9-4X BioPower Concept officially unveiled in Detroit features all-wheel drive, a 300-horsepower turbocharged E85-burning four-cylinder, and a specially designed ski storage compartment. Saab says the engine is “right sized” for the vehicle, delivering plenty of power but with reduced emissions thanks to the alcohol fuel. The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and Saab’s XWD all-wheel drive system.

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