Forward-looking design that doesn't ignore where it's coming from - that sums up the visual appeal of the all-new Saab 9-5 sedan.
"We are giving a fresh, very modern expression to some of our classic
brand design cues," says Simon Padian, Saab Brand Design Chief. "We have
taken visual themes in our recent concept cars, such as the Aero X,
which are inspired by Scandinavian design and our brand's aircraft
heritage."
The face of the new 9-5 is defined by a deep grille
flanked with curving, ice-block headlamp units. The entire glasshouse
is presented as a 'wraparound' mono graphic, the disguised windshield
and side pillars giving the cabin Saab's signature cockpit look. Squint
slightly, and the proportions of the windshield and roof become
reminiscent of the classic 900 model.
An array of chassis technologies is focused on delivering a sporty, rewarding driving experience that belies the Saab 9-5's size. Saab XWD, the industry-leading all-wheel-drive system already available on the Saab 9-3, is offered with the 2.0-liter gasoline, BioPower and 2.8V6 turbo engines..
Available throughout the range is adaptive chassis control with driver
settings selection through Saab DriveSense, Bi-Xenon Smart Beam adaptive
lighting and intelligent cruise control. . Two different suspension
layouts are factory-fitted according to engine power and both are
available with a sport chassis setting.
Saab has some 30 years' experience in turbocharging engines and the all-turbo powertrain line-up in the new Saab 9-5
further develops its rightsizing engine strategy. At launch, the four
cylinder choice comprises a 160 hp, 2.0-liter turbo diesel with CO2
emissions of just 139 gm/km and a 2.0-liter gasoline turbo developing
220 hp. A top-of-the-line 2.8V6 turbo, generating 300 hp and 400 Nm of
torque, is offered exclusively with Saab XWD.
Shortly after
launch, a small, 1.6-liter gasoline turbo with180 hp will be introduced,
together with a 2.0-liter BioPower E85-capable engine. All
transmissions will be six-speed.
Defined and equipped by Saab
as its top-of-the-line contender in the premium sedan segment, the new
9-5 is the most technically advanced car ever produced by the company.
It will be built at Saab's home plant in Trollhättan, where it has been
engineered and chiefly developed.
Available in Linear, Vector or Aero specification, the all new Saab 9-5 heralds the start of a new era for Saab. Scandinavian simplicity was never this advanced!
