Saab has released a second teaser image of its upcoming 9-1 concept. Saab originally announced that it would unveil its Delta-based 9-1 this July at the 2008 London Motor Show, but apparently the program is running ahead of schedule. Saab designer Anthony Lo divulged has revealed that the hatch will actually debut at this March’s Geneva Motor Show
The 9-1 is intended to compete with the MINI and the Volvo C30 , giving Saab an entrant into the growing premium small car segment.
Saab is being tight-lipped about the 9-1 but did say that it would take on an iconic shape, with design cues from the Aero X concept likely. From the latest image, it appears that the 9-1′s overall shape is heavily derived from the 2001 9X showcar.
It remains unknown what engine will power the 9-1, but with General Motors planning to expand it FlexFuel engine range to Europe and its recent announcement about smaller, turbocharged engines, we wouldn’t be surprised to see a biofuel or 1.4L engine under the show car’s hood.
Check back for more details and images after the 9-1′s debut in March.
