The new Beijing Auto Senova OFFspace D70 concept car has been unveiled on the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show, looking surprisingly modest for
a concept car because it is very close to production. T
The OFFspace sure does away with any visual
reminders of the Saab heritage, looking sleek and sporty with a short front
overhang and a strong shoulder line. It is however not yet sure whether the platform
will be new as well. It is reported that the new D70 will use
exactly the same engines as the current car; 1.8 turbo, 2.0 turbo, and 2.3
turbo. The latter two are oldies of Saab. Beijing Auto didn’t release any information about
the power train of the concept.
The interior is a vast improvement over the current
car, a light color scheme with lots of leather and light wood.
It is the second time that Senova is using the
somewhat off OFFspace name for a concept car. The first one was the 2016 ‘OFFspace‘ which previewed a new design
language for SUVs and we do see its lines coming back on the latest Senova SUVs
today.
The new Beijing Auto Senova D70. The production
version is expected to debut on next year’s Beijing Auto Show in April 2018.
