Following Saab’s independence from General Motors, it is rumored to share parts with BMW. Although it is not yet confirmed, but two insiders have unveiled the idea that BMW is considering to provide engines, transmissions, and platforms to Saab. These parts will be used in the production of the tear drop shaped Saab 92 that went to production way back in 1949 and 1956. This is seen to be the response of the automaker to the growing small cars market around the world.

Victor Muller, Spyker CEO and new owner of the marquee, told Bloomberg that the concept of sharing technologies will lower their production costs. In fact, they are looking at alliance to various parties and did not single out BMW.

BMW spokesman, when asked, said that there is no standing contract at the moment with Saab.

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First look at the Saab 9-3X wagon and it ticked my spirit! I love sports and I love adventure, and this sports utility vehicle will surely fit both and more! It has a bit lifted 9-3 SportCombi chassis by 1.4 inches. Then, it was mated with the marquee’s ‘XWD’ all-wheel drive system and you get an elegant but highly functional alternative to serious, large sports utility vehicle.

The 9-3X is geared with multiple wet clutch plates and optional rear limited slip differential. This makes the vehicle intelligent enough to dispense torque between its front and rear axles whenever the need arises. There are two engines for this model: a turbo 1.9-liter diesel that can muster as much as 180 hp and a turbo 2.0-liter E85-capable gasoline engine that will do as much as 210 hp. Although both are mated with six-speed manual and automatic transmissions, the diesel will be front-wheel driven.

Unique to this vehicle is its new front and rear bumpers that are painted dark gray from the side sills to the arches of the wheels. For even sportier and performance looks, its rear is geared with two exhaust pipes that are standard whatever engine options you have.