Saab PhoeniX concept revealed in Geneva

A year after gaining independence from GM, Saab is rising from the ashes with the stunning PhoeniX concept.

Penned by Jason Castriota, the PhoeniX wears Saab's new Aeromotional design language which incorporates aircraft-inspired styling elements. Notable highlights include butterfly doors, winglets, a twin-ripple hood, LED 'ice-block' headlights, and a distinctive front fascia which will likely been seen on future production models.

According to Castriota, "The PhoeniX establishes a new reference point for the future of Saab product design. It symbolizes a renaissance of the innovative spirit and passion that drove Saab to build its first car. We're now taking the visual DNA forward with what we call 'aeromotional' design, adding emotion, power and fluidity."

No interior pictures were released, but Saab says the cabin has a minimalist design with a 2+2 seating arrangement and an afterburner-inspired instrument cluster. More notably, the concept features an Android-based IQon infotainment system which can download third-party apps via the internet.

Under the hood, power is provided by a turbocharged 1.6-liter petrol engine that develops 200 PS (147 kW / 197 hp) and 250 Nm (185 lb-ft) of torque. It is backed up by a rear axle electric motor (dubbed eXWD) which churns out 34 PS (25 kW / 34 hp) and gives the car an all-wheel drive system. Thanks to this setup, the concept can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and hit an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). More importantly, Saab estimates the PhoeniX will have a combined fuel consumption of 5.0L/100 km (56.5 mpg img / 47 mpg US) and CO2 emissions of 119 g/km.

High-res photos: http://www.worldcarfans.com/111030130935/saab-phoenix-concept-drops-jaws-at-g...

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[qcmonkeyboy]

SAAB is now dead...RIP

[hobofuture]

That's a pretty goddamn sexy car!

[MsSofieG]

I have a Saab 9000 its really my little diamond and im totally in love with it. The shape the power under the hood and the sensetivity it all just flows toghether so beautifully. And this man is amongst the greatest things that could hapen to saab at this time :D

[ntm190]

@SaabisteALaRetraite cest ta mere la sale putte encule a non ele est mort LOL

[TripmasterG]

@sid203

It's a sad state of affairs when we blame the device and not the driver for distracted driving. If you don't have the willpower to ignore your phone when it rings - whether it be a separate device, or part of the car itself, you shouldn't be allowed to drive in the first place.

[archirix]

this man is the best that could happen to saab. i love the brand. saab 900 turbo 16 from 1990 was my first car. i am desperately looking for this special feeling in today's cars. he just said it; they had never been for anybody and they wouldn't in the future. for me thats the way. (GM was THE carmaker for anybody).

[DJBrennanHeart]

Böse Böse Böse..... der alte 96 in richtig BÖSE !! SAAB must still alive

[killeas300]

that thing looks ugly

[666RiffsOfDeth666]

@parrotcar

ahhhh the old saab 900 legend of a car that fantastic handling and great to drive

[777jones]

I am surprised this does not have 23 billion hits! Excellent vid!