It’s definitely looking like Paris for the Saab 9-3x allroader.

Saab’s presence at the London Motor Show will be reasonably subdued. The “news” for the show is the already-known addition of XWD to the four-cylinder range for the Saab 9-3.

The 9-X BioHybrid and Saab 9-4x BioPower Concept vehicles will be there to lend some interest for the local enthusiasts. Get your head inside that 9-4x and get a look at the interior I fell in love with in Detroit.

The official London press release follows:

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Saab Highlights at London Motor Show 2008

Saab extends the availability of its innovative all-wheel-drive system for Model Year 2009, while also expanding its Aero range to include BioPower flex-fuel technology. Saab’s latest concept cars - the 9-X BioHybrid and 9-4X BioPower - signal the Swedish premium brand’s intention to enter all major segments of the global car market.

• Class-leading Saab XWD teamed with signature four-cylinder turbo power

The Model Year 2009 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan and SportCombi line-up now features XWD as an option for 210 hp, 2.0-liter turbo models, in addition to the top-of-the-range Aero 280 hp, 2.8V6 turbo engine. A rear eLSD and a sports chassis package can also be specified.

• Saab BioPower added to Aero performance range

Saab leads the automotive sector with its BioPower engines that deliver increased power while exploiting the environmental benefits of bioethanol (E85) as a sustainable fuel. This unique flex-fuel technology is now offered for Aero variants in both 9-3 and 9-5 product ranges.

• Latest Saab Concept cars on display

The 9-X BioHybrid – a vision of what a future compact car from Saab could look like – and the 9-4X BioPower Concept – announcing Saab’s imminent entry into Crossover segment - share signature Scandinavian styling themes while showcasing future developments in efficient powertrain technology. They symbolize Saab’s commitment to enter all major segments of the car market with distinctive premium products.

• Top-of-the-line Aero 2.8V6 Turbo engine Uprated.

Now delivering 280 hp/206 kW and 400 Nm of torque, this engine is offered with both front and all-wheel-drive (Saab XWD) in the 9-3 range. A sports chassis set-up, as developed for the Turbo X Limited Edition, is offered with XWD.