Saab 9-5

The new Saab 9-5:

Beginning of a new era for Saab

 

  • Progressive Scandinavian design is based on the Aero X and the brand heritage
  • Driver-centered concept conveys outstanding sporting driving experience
  • Responsible performance for highest safety and sustainability
  • Modern Saab with many high-tech elements

Noble, progressive and unmistakable Saab - the all-new 9-5 sedan takes the Saab brand into a new era. With outstanding design and state-of-the-art technology, the characteristic new top-of-the-range model brings a breath of fresh air to the class of premium saloons.

Saab 9-5 Sedan - Departure for Saab
Saab 9-5 sedan - departure for Saab

With its clear, sculptural shape, the new 9-5 sedan combines the typical Scandinavian design with the aerospace heritage of the Saab brand, which is particularly reflected in the wide shape of the windshield. The vehicle front, formally adopted from the award-winning Aero X Concept, and the muscular, low-lying body give the car an aggressive, expressive appearance that will also characterize future models.

The many high-tech elements include: an aircraft-like head-up information display (Pilot HUD), adaptive light (bi-xenon smart beam), adaptive cruise control, the adaptive Saab DriveSense suspension with real-time damper control, keyless entry and engine start, three-zone climate control, dynamic park pilot and the technologically advanced Saab XWD all-wheel drive system with electronic limited slip differential eLSD.

The drive portfolio consists exclusively of turbo engines. It starts with the 1,6-liter turbo as an entry-level unit and consistently continues the Saab rightsizing strategy. At the heart of this strategy is the development of highly efficient and relatively small turbo engines that deliver such responsible performance. Saab also offers three fuel alternatives for the new 9-5 - petrol, diesel and bioethanol E85. The turbo diesel engine lowers the CO2Emissions on model 139 grams per kilometer.

Saab 9-5 sedan
Saab 9-5 sedan

"With this car, our brand is entering a new era," says Jan Åke Jonsson, CEO of Saab Automobile AB. "We have created a progressive and distinctive model by further developing and harmonizing our roots, such as progressive Scandinavian design, the emphasis on the sporty driving experience and responsible performance. This applies to the new 9-5 as well as to all future Saab products. "

 

Scandinavian design

Forward-looking design that does not deny its origins - this sums up the visual impression conveyed by the new Saab 9-5 sedan. “We have given our classic brand design a fresh, extremely modern look,” explains Simon Padian, Saab Brand Design Chief. "There are also visual borrowings from our latest concept vehicles such as the Aero X, which are inspired by typical Scandinavian design and the aviation heritage of our brand."

The "face" of the new 9-5 is dominated by the low-drawn radiator grille, which is bounded laterally by the characteristic ice block headlights. The window fronts stretch like a closed band around the entire vehicle and look like a piece. The subtle dark A and B pillars make a significant contribution to the Saab's cockpit look. If you look closely, the proportions of the windscreen and the roof evoke memories of the classic Saab 900.

The new 9-5 makes a strong and powerful impression from every perspective. The “organic sculpture” of its low-lying body combines clear, flowing lines with a naturally curved, curvy profile. Design features typical of the brand are expressed in the characteristic “hockey stick” belt line, the strong C-pillars and the smooth surface of the hull. The large logo in the center of the radiator grille also stands for Saab's distinctive, self-confident design language.

The dynamic character of the new sedan is particularly marked by the sloping roofline. It flows into the pronounced C-pillars that frame the slightly recessed rear window. The gently flared fenders are flush with the tires, optically transferring the energy from the body to the wheels. Below the flat tailgate, a continuous, red strip of light connects the rear lights in the typical ice-block design.

The proportions of the new Saab 9‑5 leave the traditional, three-part sedan silhouette, without matching the hatchback line of the typical four-door coupé.

 

Driver-centered cockpit

The simple forms of interior design reflect the clarity of the body design. Compared to its predecessor, the interior of the new 9-5 has grown: Both driver and front passenger as well as rear passengers enjoy more legroom. The selection of materials and materials used, their processing and the feel of the controls represent the premium aspiration of the new sedan.

Typical of Saab - and yet in a completely new version - is the driver-centered cockpit. The deep center console curves towards the driver at a flat angle and merges into the instrument panel, the top of which forms the cleverly integrated ventilation zone. The main displays, which are set far back, include a speedometer in the form of an altimeter - taken from the Aero X Concept and reminiscent of Saab's aviation heritage. The instruments for the driver, including the head-up display (pilot HUD) in the windshield, have mostly Saab-typical green illumination and convey a fresh and spatial representation. The ignition remains between the front seats with the gear shift and is now operated with the start / stop button.

Saab cockpit inspired by the aircraft industry
Saab cockpit inspired by the aircraft industry

The range of infotainment options includes a high-quality Harman Kardon surround sound audio system as well as an eight-inch navigation system with a hard disk that provides roadmap space and other 10 GB music files. The large center console offers plenty of storage space as well as USB, AUX and 12 volt connection for portable electronic devices.

The rear passengers have their own audio access and can also watch DVDs. The connections and volume controls are located on the rear outlet of the center console, while fold-out screens are located on the rear of the front seats. Headphones with and without cables are available for carefree listening pleasure. In addition to the two-zone air conditioning for the driver and front passenger, the rear is also equipped with double ventilation and an independent temperature / fan option.

In the street

Innovative chassis technologies enable sporty, agile driving behavior, which is unusual for a car of this size. The technologically leading all-wheel drive system Saab XWD is already available in the Saab 9-3 and is offered for the two-liter petrol engine and BioPower as well as for the 2.8 V6 Turbo. In addition, the adaptive chassis control Saab DriveSense with individual setting options, the adaptive bi-xenon light Smart Beam and an adaptive cruise control are available for all models. Depending on the engine output, three different chassis configurations are available from the factory, each including sport mode.

Saab stands for over 30 years of experience with turbocharging. The drive portfolio of the new 9-5 therefore only includes turbo units with six-speed gearboxes and is continuing to systematically develop the brand-typical rightsizing strategy.

With the four-cylinder engines, customers can choose between a 132 kW (180 PS) 1,6-liter turbo petrol engine or a 2,0-liter turbo petrol engine with 162 kW (220 PS). The top engine 2.8 V6 Turbo offers 221 kW (300 PS) and a maximum torque of 400 Newton meters; it is only supplied in conjunction with Saab XWD. A 85-liter BioPower engine designed for E2,0 is also available. A powerful turbo diesel with 118 kW (160 PS) and only 139 grams of CO2 per kilometer and a powerful 140 kW (190 PS) 2,0-liter two-stage turbo diesel engine with 400Nm torque completes the engine range. The technologically advanced Saab XWD all-wheel drive system is also available for the 190 PS two-liter turbocharged diesel engine.

Beginning of a new era

The new Saab 9-5 is the flagship of the brand and an exclusive alternative among premium sedans. It is the most advanced and technically advanced car Saab has ever produced. It is made in Trollhättan, Sweden; where the vehicle was designed and developed in large parts. In the trim levels Linear, Vector and Aero, the new 9-5 sedan with its exceptionally attractive design and innovative technology marks the beginning of a new era for Saab.

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Source / Pictures: Saab Automobile AB

2 thoughts on "Saab 9-5"

  • Hm, alienated to refuse progress so Mr. Loh. The exhaust gas and consumption values ​​of anno kink are no longer up to date.
    So I'm looking forward to the 9-5 station wagon with the diesel engine ...

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  • If there is no more 2,3l turbo, that's it for me ...
    so far: 99, 900t, 9000cse t (2x), 9.5 2t and 2,3 AERO 185kW (currently and in the past the best engine with 4 Zyl).
    Thank you for your attention
    Good luck for the future
    TL

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