# Leaked Photos of Swedish SUV Saab 9-4X (NAIAS 2008) By Bianca | Published 2008-01-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saab-9-4x References: [autoexpress](http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/214737/saab_94x.html) You're really not supposed to be seeing these photos yet, but a German automotive site managed to get their sneaky fingers on these images of a brand new Swedish SUV. The car company literally meant to keep the wraps on the new [Saab](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saab-aerostream) 9-4x ethanol-burning Biopower concept SUV until its dramatic unveiling at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit later this month, but the first images have officially been leaked for your viewing pleasure! It's based on the Aero X concept car, and is what Saab hopes will be their cleanest car environmentally to date. Later in 2009, the first of these should hit the road in the UK. Also, eexpect [Cadillac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-velocity), Saab's sister company, to release a very similar version dubbed the BRX. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Leaked Photos:** Opportunities for improved data security and prevention of leaks through advanced encryption and authentication technologies. - **Ethanol-burning Biopower Concept SUV:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the renewable energy and automotive industries through the development of more efficient and widespread use of ethanol-powered vehicles. - **Cleanest Car Environmentally:** Innovation opportunities in sustainable manufacturing and materials to create vehicles with reduced environmental impact. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Opportunities for automakers to invest in advanced manufacturing technologies and develop sustainable vehicles with reduced carbon emissions. - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunities for investment in renewable energy infrastructure and development of efficient and eco-friendly energy sources like ethanol. - **Data Security:** Opportunities for cybersecurity companies to develop advanced encryption and authentication technologies to prevent leaks and protect sensitive information. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Scandinavian SUV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-xc.md) - [Rugged Adventure-Ready Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trailseeker-ev-suv.md) - [Compact Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ex90.md) - [Safe-Focused Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ex90-ev-suv.md) - [Rugged High-Tech SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cx50.md) - [Compact Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-volvo-ex90.md) - [Futuristic Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-xm.md) - [Enhanced Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-volvo-xc90.md) - [Exploratory Off-Road Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-vehicle-concept.md)