Comments on: Saab Aero-X Concept makes public appearance http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:26:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Gripen http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance.html#comment-9971 Gripen Fri, 31 Mar 2006 23:39:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/28/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance/#comment-9971 The rims are designed as turbines so they can cool off the brakes, and NO!, the reason this car was made with no A pillars is simply because they will never put it into production. Take it from me, I was at the Geneva Motor Show and spoke to the guy who worked on it for 6 years... The rims are designed as turbines so they can cool off the brakes, and NO!, the reason this car was made with no A pillars is simply because they will never put it into production. Take it from me, I was at the Geneva Motor Show and spoke to the guy who worked on it for 6 years…

]]> By: Luis http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance.html#comment-9791 Luis Thu, 30 Mar 2006 22:41:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/28/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance/#comment-9791 This is only a marketing stunt. I bet this concept was built using a 9-5 platform, and probably with just a common petrol engine and transmission from Saab/GM models. This is only a marketing stunt. I bet this concept was built using a 9-5 platform, and probably with just a common petrol engine and transmission from Saab/GM models.

]]> By: JoJohn http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance.html#comment-9700 JoJohn Thu, 30 Mar 2006 16:14:19 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/28/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance/#comment-9700 then you have to taxi into the hanger and get out there. then you have to taxi into the hanger and get out there.

]]> By: Paqza http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance.html#comment-9640 Paqza Thu, 30 Mar 2006 00:45:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/28/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance/#comment-9640 What happens to the interior when you wanna get out but it's raining? What happens to the interior when you wanna get out but it’s raining?

]]> By: junkie http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance.html#comment-9634 junkie Thu, 30 Mar 2006 00:02:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/28/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance/#comment-9634 Ethanol comes from anything you can ferment, just like vodka. There. Fixed it for you, SMH :-) Ethanol comes from anything you can ferment, just like vodka.

There.
Fixed it for you, SMH :-)

]]> By: JoJohn http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance.html#comment-9609 JoJohn Wed, 29 Mar 2006 21:40:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/28/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance/#comment-9609 I just realized the whole thing with that door is that they were trying to copy how a cockpit opens - props for the effort, not sure it's there quite yet but cool idea. I just realized the whole thing with that door is that they were trying to copy how a cockpit opens – props for the effort, not sure it’s there quite yet but cool idea.

]]> By: JoJohn http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance.html#comment-9538 JoJohn Wed, 29 Mar 2006 16:11:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/28/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance/#comment-9538 Yeah those rims looking like the jet turbines is a clever idea - I was skeptical of this ride at first but I'm digging it now - the steering wheel with the flat spot at the bottom is somewhat lame, but overall it's sweet! Yeah those rims looking like the jet turbines is a clever idea – I was skeptical of this ride at first but I’m digging it now – the steering wheel with the flat spot at the bottom is somewhat lame, but overall it’s sweet!

]]> By: Summerwolf http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance.html#comment-9517 Summerwolf Wed, 29 Mar 2006 13:33:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/28/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance/#comment-9517 are they REALLY going to put this into production? It looks a little too risque for production, let alone release to the states are they REALLY going to put this into production? It looks a little too risque for production, let alone release to the states

]]> By: TW http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance.html#comment-9509 TW Wed, 29 Mar 2006 13:05:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/28/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance/#comment-9509 Does anyone have any idea how strong this car is in regard to a roll over, considering there are no "A" pillars? Does anyone have any idea how strong this car is in regard to a roll over, considering there are no “A” pillars?

]]> By: dck http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance.html#comment-9502 dck Wed, 29 Mar 2006 09:15:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/28/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance/#comment-9502 WOW!!! WOW!!!

]]> By: SMH http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance.html#comment-9499 SMH Wed, 29 Mar 2006 09:02:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/28/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance/#comment-9499 Ethanol comes from anything you can ferment, not just corn. Ethanol comes from anything you can ferment, not just corn.

]]> By: e30e http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance.html#comment-9488 e30e Wed, 29 Mar 2006 06:54:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/28/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance/#comment-9488 ethanol comes from corn....yea your right corn wouldnt be common in europe.... ethanol comes from corn….yea your right corn wouldnt be common in europe….

]]> By: John http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance.html#comment-9487 John Wed, 29 Mar 2006 06:52:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/28/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance/#comment-9487 Yeah the rims are cool. I think they are supposed to look like Jet turbines. Yeah the rims are cool. I think they are supposed to look like Jet turbines.

]]> By: The Swede http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance.html#comment-9465 The Swede Wed, 29 Mar 2006 05:00:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/28/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance/#comment-9465 Yes those pics were taken in south Sweden, and probably near Ängelholm where Saab has invited auto-journalist to test drive the Aero-X concept. And yes, that is an ethanol (E85) station. They are pretty comon over here. Yes those pics were taken in south Sweden, and probably near Ängelholm where Saab has invited auto-journalist to test drive the Aero-X concept. And yes, that is an ethanol (E85) station. They are pretty comon over here.

]]> By: vipermatt http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance.html#comment-9463 vipermatt Wed, 29 Mar 2006 04:27:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/28/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance/#comment-9463 I agree, those rims are insane! I agree, those rims are insane!

]]> By: captain america http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance.html#comment-9456 captain america Wed, 29 Mar 2006 03:53:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/28/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance/#comment-9456 i like it, saab needs this to stay alive...in the states at least. i like it, saab needs this to stay alive…in the states at least.

]]> By: Dante http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance.html#comment-9446 Dante Wed, 29 Mar 2006 02:35:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/28/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance/#comment-9446 I love those rims ! I love those rims !

]]> By: Icheb http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance.html#comment-9439 Icheb Wed, 29 Mar 2006 01:51:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/28/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance/#comment-9439 So you people REALLY think this car is driving around in Sweden without any license plates? They probably just transported it there by truck for some PR stunt. So you people REALLY think this car is driving around in Sweden without any license plates?
They probably just transported it there by truck for some PR stunt.

]]> By: chewy http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance.html#comment-9432 chewy Wed, 29 Mar 2006 01:34:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/28/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance/#comment-9432 Not sure about the availability of Ethanol in Sweden, but I would not be surprised if it was filling up with just regular gasoline. Not sure about the availability of Ethanol in Sweden, but I would not be surprised if it was filling up with just regular gasoline.

]]> By: west http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance.html#comment-9431 west Wed, 29 Mar 2006 01:26:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/28/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance/#comment-9431 I think those pics were taken in south Sweden so that probably is an ethanol station. I think those pics were taken in south Sweden so that probably is an ethanol station.

]]> By: The Fez http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance.html#comment-9430 The Fez Wed, 29 Mar 2006 01:24:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/28/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance/#comment-9430 obviously, the older couple driving the car are out for a test drive. guess the temporary plates blew off. obviously, the older couple driving the car are out for a test drive. guess the temporary plates blew off.

]]> By: junkie http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance.html#comment-9429 junkie Wed, 29 Mar 2006 01:20:54 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/28/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance/#comment-9429 “[T]he Aero X is most certainly a real functioning concept.â€? What the heck is that supposed to mean?”

It means the concept car actually runs and drives, unlike most concept cars that are for show only, and don’t actually run.

]]> By: momvan http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance.html#comment-9427 momvan Wed, 29 Mar 2006 01:16:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/28/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance/#comment-9427 lmfaoo diddlesquirt, how nice are your mom's shoes? hahahaha that's random and, by the way, ima plow ur mom diddlesquirt lmfaooo bye face lmfaoo
diddlesquirt, how nice are your mom’s shoes?
hahahaha
that’s random
and, by the way, ima plow ur mom diddlesquirt
lmfaooo
bye face

]]> By: Orlando http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance.html#comment-9413 Orlando Wed, 29 Mar 2006 00:20:18 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/28/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance/#comment-9413 it's a beautiful car, the hinge system is genius it’s a beautiful car, the hinge system is genius

]]> By: diddlesquirt http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance.html#comment-9409 diddlesquirt Wed, 29 Mar 2006 00:06:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/28/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance/#comment-9409 my mom has nice shoes my mom has nice shoes

]]> By: Robert http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance.html#comment-9408 Robert Tue, 28 Mar 2006 23:58:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/28/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance/#comment-9408 "[T]he Aero X is most certainly a real functioning concept." What the heck is that supposed to mean? Yes, it's a genuine oxymoron... “[T]he Aero X is most certainly a real functioning concept.” What the heck is that supposed to mean? Yes, it’s a genuine oxymoron…

]]> By: manny http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance.html#comment-9404 manny Tue, 28 Mar 2006 23:52:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/28/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance/#comment-9404 what i'm wondering is why its at a GAS station... it runs on ethanol... unless they got an ethanol pump... hard to tell from the angles... plus the signs dont look english anyways... what i’m wondering is why its at a GAS station… it runs on ethanol…
unless they got an ethanol pump… hard to tell from the angles… plus the signs dont look english anyways…

]]> By: Icheb http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance.html#comment-9399 Icheb Tue, 28 Mar 2006 23:41:18 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/28/saab-aero-x-concept-makes-public-appearance/#comment-9399 The fact it's missing license plates puzzles me a bit. The fact it’s missing license plates puzzles me a bit.

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