Hot on the heels of ctm’s convertible photochop being reprised by Autovisie, here’s a fresh take on a production version of the Saab 9-X concept vehicle, courtesy of Chris S.

As you can see, there’s a more conventional take on the rear end, regular mirrors and door handles on this version, which looks pretty decent to my eyes.

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Of course, just what form the 9-X takes when/if it finally gets a name and makes production, we’re yet to find out. It’ll probably be called the 9-1 and Carl-Peter Forster calls a home on the Opel Corsa’s Gamma architecture ‘imaginable’ but Autocar say that the vehicle’s on ice while the powers that be make their decisions.

Jan-Ake Jonsson, Managing Director of Saab, has admitted that the 9-X concept - which was expected to be badged 9-1 - now has to be “re-defined”.

One highly placed GM source told Autocar that the case for the Saab 9-X, as it was shown at the recent British motor show, is currently being completely re-argued by Saab staff.

Hit that Autocar link for more, though I think just about all of it ha been covered in the various writings here to do with the Saab 9-3 and 9-1 in the last week or so. It’s good to get it all in the one place.

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Thanks again to Chris S for the excellent photochop!