Thanks to Chilean Gaffe, Saab 9-4X Revealed

SANTIAGO, Chile — Thanks to Saab Chile — and eagle-eyed Webmeisters — we now have a few more details on the upcoming 2010 Saab 9-4X.

The Chilean subsidiary of General Motors' Swedish arm posted images and specs on the 9-4X months ahead of the crossover's launch before pulling the information, presumably at the parent's behest.

Fortunately, a number of Web sites, including Saab History, managed to download much of the pertinent data, which we share with you here.

According to the now-deleted spec sheet, the 9-4X will feature a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, delivering 245 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque and mated to a six-speed Sentronic automatic gearbox with push-button gear selection. Zero-to-60-mph acceleration is estimated at less than 6.4 seconds, with top speed limited to 155 mph. Fuel economy is projected at 25 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway.

Other features include intelligent all-wheel drive with an electronic limited-slip differential, electronic stability program, traction control, corner braking control, passive rear-wheel steering, rear parking assist, 245/55R-21 tires, leather upholstery, automatic climate control, a cooled glovebox and a full complement of airbags.

The Chilean price, including tax, was listed at the equivalent of $66,000.

From other industry sources, we know that the 9-4X will share GM's TE compact crossover platform with the new Cadillac SRX and next-generation Saturn Vue, and we know it will be assembled in Mexico — a first for the brand.

Look for the car's official debut in November at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show.