Phoenix SUT

At this week’s 2011 Geneva Motor Show Saab unveiled its new PhoeniX concept, a preview of the automaker’s future styling direction and technologies. As stunning, and controversial, as the new concept is, one of its key technology previews, however, cannot be seen. We’re talking about the new platform residing under its pretty sheet metal. Also called the Phoenix, the new platform will debut in the next-generation 2013 Saab 9-3 and has been designed to be flexible enough to spawn other models like the eventual replacements for the 9-5 and 9-4X crossover. Saab’s current...