Saab 9-4X

The 9-4X SUV wagon is optimised for bioethanol (E85) fuel, producing 221kW and strong torque of 400Nm, together with substantially reduced CO 2 emissions. The compact, all aluminium, four-cylinder BioPower engine combines the benefits of turbocharging, direct injection and variable valve timing for the first time with high-octane E85 fuel (85 percent ethanol and 15 percent petrol). Driver involvement is taken to a new level by the innovative all-wheel drive system, Saab XWD, already available in the 9-3 range. Active management splits torque delivery between both the axles and the rear wheels, via an electronically controlled rear limited slip differential (eLSD). While designated as a concept, there is every indication the vehicle will go into production and could arrive in Australia by 2010.