2011 Saab PhoeniX Concept Review

Elegant, innovative and highly effective: the Saab Concept Car PhoeniX presents the design features and technologies that will shape the next generation of Saab cars.
Based on a new architecture that will enable the next Saab 9-3, Saab introduced 'aeromotional' Phoenix Design: A visual evocation of the principles of aerodynamic design and a passion for innovation that inspired the creators of the first car Saab Ursaab iconic.
PhoeniX Saab concept encompasses forms of tears, "liquid metal", and a dash of inspiration spectacular glass conservatory overlooking the fresh expression "wrap" signature Saab design themes and translucent ice blocks.
Cleaning, as muscle is a trail exceptionally low coefficient of only 0.25 and is also exploring options for managing the flow of air through the use of the feature side-mounted "winglets".

Butterfly doors open easily to give 2 +2 cabin that combines the simplicity of the technique. This is a minimalist, "stripped" feeling, including a new expression of Saab's driver focused on the layout and the debut of the show IQon innovative Saab and communication system. In true Saab tradition also has a surprisingly different cargo deck.

 

"Phoenix creates a new framework for the future of Saab design the product," says Jason Castriota, Executive Director of Design at Saab Automobile. "It symbolizes the rebirth of an innovative spirit and passion that drove the Saab to build its first car. We are introducing a DNA of vision in front of what we call" aeromotional "design, increasing the feeling of strength and softness. This design shape and differentiation of the portfolio of future models of Saab. "

 

During her undulating body, install innovative Phoenix Saab engines with an electric rear axle combined with a sophisticated 200 hp, the 1.6-liter gasoline turbo. The result is an intelligent hybrid four-wheel drive capability, which increases driving pleasure while reducing fuel consumption. Combined fuel economy and CO2 emissions are projected cycle of only 5.0 l/100 km and 119 g / km.

 

The design Aeromotional

Phoenix Saab Concept theme "aeromotional" design is inspired by the roots of Saab's aviation and draw Ursaab expression of prototype designed by engineers who had created the first generation of Saab cars.

The full form of the Phoenix Saab concept is apparently shaped by the wind. Tightly wrapped in a skin-like liquid, the cockpit is like dropping a block of ice and darkness seems to emerge from the center of the muscular body. Two large waves flow along the deck of the windshield pillars dressed as if barely able to contain a strong structure underneath.

Behind the screen is also broken through the dark hat shelf outer shell, the conical shape of the back of the teardrop style tips Ursaab, while a "cut" Kamm tail echoes of the first, the sports car Saab Sonett.

 

Low, in front of the formatting features that stretched the interpretation of the signature three-door Saab grille. Body color wing of the car is now the dominant center and follows the minimalist design, the LED lights are almost invisible on the ends. A new grille and hood themes style forms are likely to be seen as the future production of Saab cars.

The opening of the butterfly doors provide better access to the cabin floor. No door handles and mirrors to interrupt the air visible, and thin stems, small chambers offer a glimpse back.

On the roof "winglets" allows Saab Concept Phoenix, which cleaves the air as efficiently as possible. They channel the airflow side of the machine and directly above the shelf, reducing the lift for greater stability without increasing resistance.

 

A minimalist interiors

In true Scandinavian tradition, adopts the 2 +2 cabin in a clean, minimalist look. It has "removed" feeling of a racing car, with shell seats and metallic interior sections that mimic the grid presented in a roll cage.

Expressions given new Saab traditional setting instrument driver-focused. A circular platform in front of the driver, in the shape of the afterburner of a jet engine, the presentation of data in line with HUD.

An angle of 45 º the driver, a separate module can accommodate Saab IQon advanced entertainment and communication. Good ergonomics, 8-inch touch screen is so close to the reach of the driver, as the steering wheel.

Saab IQon (see details full release) is a communication platform for cutting-edge car AndroidTM Google operating system. Based on the pioneering spirit of open innovation, "third-party service providers and application developers, consists of an embedded computer platform that seamlessly connects to the Internet, when the ignition is switched on. The touch screen provides access to Streaming audio and entertainment, navigation network, for your music on the train, and kind of smart phones can download applications.

Red illumination for all instruments and ambient lighting of the passenger brings warmth and excitement to the cabin. This includes the floor, LED light tubes that are exposed through holes in the black carpet. This is all part of the new design strategy "aeromotional, the addition of" Fire and Ice effects.

 

Phoenix Saab's curves masks a deep shelf, open the door. It gives access to the cargo deck plate, also folding rear seatbacks, and freight rail adaptive capacity.

Efficient propulsion

During its sculpted hood and under the loading deck, Phoenix Saab Concept Saab's rightsizing strategy powertrain progress. Its propulsion system combines a highly efficient 1.6-liter turbo engine with an innovative electric drive to rear wheels.

The compact engine, gasoline contains all aluminum 200 hp (147 kW) and includes variable valve timing and lift control and functionality to start / stop, minimum parasitic losses and fuel cut-off function. A stainless steel tank equipped, which is lighter and less expensive than conventional plastic design,

The engine supports the innovative Saab eXWD. This is the body back from 25 kW (34 hp) electric motor / generator powered by a battery of small size. Regenerative braking is used to preserve battery power.

Currently in development for the next generation of Saab cars, the hybrid propulsion system allows the benefits of traction and reduces fuel consumption. Using a six-speed manual transmission, economy projected combined fuel cycle and CO2 emissions are just 5.0 l/100 km and 119 g / km.

 

The driver can choose one of three eXWD use of space. The default mode the exact fuel efficiency and CO2 to reduce the burden of steering the gasoline engine at low speeds, the Sport mode includes a maximum power of the rear axle torque vectoring on a larger scale and how the traction control allows an excellent take-off tires and the slippery conditions.

Inside and out, the Phoenix Saab introduces the new design directions and technologies that are part of the future Saab products.