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New car lines
publication date: Jun 7, 2010
The all new Saab 9-5 Saloon signals the start of a new
era for the brand.
With frontal styling inspired by the award-winning Aero X concept car
and a muscular, low-slung stance, the all new 9-5 heralds the
introduction of a bold, more expressive design language.
The all-turbo powertrain line-up starts at 1.6 litres and
carries forward Saab’s rightsizing engine strategy, which focuses on
responsible performance through the development of highly efficient and
relatively small four cylinder turbo engines.
|  | The array of high-tech features on offer includes: an
aircraft-like
head-up information display (HUD); adaptive lighting (Bi-Xenon Smart
Beam); adaptive cruise control; DriveSense adaptive chassis with
real-time damping control; keyless entry and starting; dual-zone air
conditioning; dynamic parking assistance and XWD with electronic LSD,
the industry-leading all-wheel-drive system.
There is a choice of two fuels – petrol and diesel - with diesel power,
the all new 9-5 offers CO2 emissions as low as 139 g/km.
An array of chassis technologies is focused on delivering a sporty,
rewarding driving experience that belies the 9-5’s size. Saab XWD, the
industry-leading all-wheel-drive system, already available on the Saab
9-3, is offered with all engines except the 1.6-litre petrol and 2.0TiD
160 hp turbo diesel.
Available throughout the range is adaptive chassis control with driver
settings selection through DriveSense, Bi-Xenon Smart Beam adaptive
lighting and adaptive cruise control. Three different suspension
combinations are factory-fitted according to engine power and are also
available with a sport chassis setting.
Saab has some 30 years experience in turbocharging engines and the
all-turbo powertrain line-up in the all new 9-5 further develops Saab’s
rightsizing engine strategy. At launch, the four cylinder choice
comprises a 160 hp, 2.0-litre turbo diesel with CO2 emissions of just
139 gm/km and a 2.0-litre petrol turbo developing 220 hp. A
top-of-the-line 2.8-litre V6 turbo, generating 300 hp and 400 Nm of
torque, is offered exclusively with XWD and automatic transmission.
Shortly after launch, a 1.6-litre petrol turbo with 180 hp will be
introduced. A powerful 190 hp, 2.0-litre twin turbo diesel, generating
400 Nm of torque, will complete the powertrain line-up. All
transmissions are six-speed.
The seven petrol and diesel models in the range run from £26,495 to
£37,795. |
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