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2010 Saab 9-5
The Saab 9-5 is long overdue for an overhaul, with the basic mechanical underpinnings in the current model first hitting streets as far back as 1997. A totally redesigned model was expected to make an appearance last year but its release was pushed back due to limited resources at Saab and the introduction of the facelifted 9-3, not to mention the company’s then-ongoing ownership limbo. But the wait for the next 9-5 will soon be over as the car is scheduled to make its world debut next month at the Frankfurt Auto Show.
Images for the car have been out for some time now, showing a clear resurgence of Saab's past design traits married to a modern, sleek profile, and now the company has released official details and specs.
Underneath the new sheet metal is a heavily revised version of General Motors’ front-wheel-drive Epsilon II platform, which is also shared by Opel for its new Insignia range. To differentiate Saab as a premium product engineers have provided a stiffer suspension set-up, a new steering rack and a different range of electronics.
The car’s all-turbocharged powertrain lineup is the broadest ever offered by Saab, with customers able to select from a choice of three fuels--petrol, diesel and E85 bioethanol.
At launch, there will be a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel with 160 horsepower, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline unit with 220 horsepower and a range-topping 2.8-liter turbo V-6 gasoline unit with 300 horsepower on tap.
Shortly after launch, a 1.6-litre gasoline turbo with 180 horsepower will be introduced, together with a 2.0-liter BioPower E85 engine. All transmissions will be six-speed.
The array of high-tech features continues inside, including a head-up information display (HUD), bi-xenon adaptive headlights, adaptive cruise control; Saab DriveSense adaptive chassis with real-time damping control, keyless entry and starting, dual-zone climate control, a parking assistant, and Saab’s XWD all-wheel-drive system with an eLSD.
Infotainment choices include a range-topping Harman Kardon 5.1 channel surround sound audio system and an 8-inch color touch screen navigation system with hard disk storage for map data and 10 GB for MP3 music files. A large center console provides storage and connections for several portable devices through USB and 3.5 mm AUX ports alongside a 12 V power outlet.
Rear passengers can even access their own audio or watch a DVD. The rear seat entertainment unit in the back of the center console accommodates audio controls and folding viewing screens are installed in the backs of the front seats. Wireless headphones are provided for listening and viewing.
The new 9-5 will be built at Saab’s home plant in Trollhattan, where it has been engineered, and production is tipped to start by the end of the year.
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never have likes saabs.
The dashboard, in particular the instrument cluster is a mess, an utter mess. Disgusted by the plastic and analogue instrument gauges! They should have taken a look at what the 2010 Range Rover instrument cluster looks like!
Did you have someone at gaz of russia design it? My god, for a company that touts it's aviation heritage< did you have to stay with the biplane technology?
And yes i am indeed yelling!
the interior is a travesty. i give it five years after the first one rolls off the line before they have to kill it off.
flyawayak Posted: 8/20/2009 10:33pm PDT
ANA Posted: 8/21/2009 4:51am PDT
iskch1 Posted: 8/21/2009 10:14am PDT
Dan Posted: 8/27/2009 8:45am PDT
It's the same fundamental interior design that's been in Saabs for 30 years. It isn't going anywhere.
"The rear looks like clone Hyundai AZERA."
No, it looks like a Saab 900/9000... which predates the Azera by some 25 years, and is incidentally exactly how a Saab should look.
bepsf Posted: 8/27/2009 9:23am PDT
TripleOneFive Posted: 8/27/2009 3:08pm PDT
NoNameDenton Posted: 8/27/2009 8:32pm PDT
Pikachu Posted: 8/28/2009 11:53am PDT
Tom Posted: 8/29/2009 6:55am PDT
A.I. Posted: 8/30/2009 11:24pm PDT
tom Posted: 9/1/2009 5:41am PDT
born from jets Posted: 9/6/2009 10:14am PDT
Uzair Posted: 9/14/2009 8:00pm PDT
Jonny Posted: 9/14/2009 8:28pm PDT
good luck selling this loser.
Peter Posted: 10/6/2009 10:08am PDT
AutoCritical Posted: 10/8/2009 4:43pm PDT
juan Posted: 10/19/2009 8:37pm PDT
That is why i still have my 1995 conv 900.
No sir!! will not change it for any plastic looking
american auto, even if it has that beautiful emblem. come on SAAB go back to the 1980's!!!!!
psp batterie Posted: 12/21/2009 2:49am PST
harris Posted: 1/5/2010 11:18am PST
Michael 1963 Posted: 1/14/2010 1:00pm PST
Sono preoccupato per il futuro della SAAB!! Forza e coraggio! Spero che resti in G.M. e finalmente la valorizzino per quello che merita!
Derth Posted: 6/7/2010 2:26am PDT
Steve Posted: 6/22/2010 9:55pm PDT
Saab, please stop MSRP ing vs BMW, Audi, MB and get you niche, which is NEAR luxury, but a lot of car for the money. My 98 was bought new for 8 of sticker in Chicago.
I am on number six, 900SPG (my favorite), 92 9000 Griffen, in shop more than home (tried to compete with MB, BMW), 99 9-5 fantastic, 2002 9-5 aero wagon, one of my best, should have drove that for much more, an now a 98 9-3 Aero sedan loaded, and 99 9-3 Combi, basic. The comfort, gas mileage, power and 4 year 50K warranty makes me usually buy one a year old, but ONSTAR (poorly marketed), Saab Safety, , let me feel good about my wife and kids in a safe car, and not one on every corner, I enjoy them. Surprised to see all the comments, this Saab is amazing in person, back to the Sweeden, keep them rolling, safe and economical, yet speed, great power if you need it. Aero will do 150 and hug the road. Combi will hit 34 mpg at 70-80 miles per hour.
fred Posted: 7/11/2010 6:43pm PDT
Harry Posted: 11/11/2010 9:50am PST
John J Posted: 11/22/2010 9:51am PST
And I hate the front screen/roof angle/design. It dislike it so much that I will not consider this car when I'm buying a new in 2011.
But the design from behind is nice...
If they survive a few years on their own.. they might come up with a new design here.
Would be nice.
I hoped Koenigsegg would have bought them. They have an excellent designer - and they can create hype.
Just hope Spyker can make a change here.
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