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Continuing cooperation with Salomon, Saab began to concentrate working on four-passenger vehicle, 9-4 X with the concept of skiers. The addition of components such as waterproof, rubber-lined, and the compartment below the floor for shoes on this vehicle. Four wheel into contact with the runway measuring 21 inches equipped with 14.9-inch brake rotors to stop the vehicle. 9-4 X was built with a new platform all-wheel drive, a combination of old global Theta compact crossover architecture and the current global Epsilon mid-size platform. This concept has been fueled engine optimized for ethanol / gasoline mixture. One unit with 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that gives a boost of 241 hp and 260 lb-ft when working with gasoline alone, but by using E85, the output is obtained jumped up to 296 hp and 295 lb-ft. Machine performance was accompanied by six-speed automatic transmission and steering-wheel paddles for manual shifting. 9-4X Concept can travel a distance of 22 mpg when used through the combined path.

Like the previous version 9-7X, 9-4X is the development of a new uni-body design wagons. All these versions use the so-called “TE” structure which is also an architectural element of the compact-SUV GM Theta. With a configuration of four doors and two rows of seating, 9-4X has a large enough volume of space. There are air vents on the dashboard to maintain good air circulation equipment. Safety factor considered by equipping the four-wheel disc brakes, ABS, anti skid system and traction control, front side airbags, curtain side airbags are always a safety standard.

As a premium-class vehicle, 9-4X offers comfort in the form of a layer of skin on the entire surface of the chair, luxury trim accented with wood fiber and aluminum combined. Exterior appearance is supported by xenon lamp connect with the steering wheel, auxiliary camera on the rearview mirror and dressing performance tires. 9-4X is a relevant vehicle to replace 9-7X.