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Enable javascript in your browser and get the flashplayer from Adobe here: Get Flash Here Non-Flash Content Saab 9-3x Overview Saab 9-3x Facts Saab 9-3x Overview Saab 9-5 Facts '; } || Saab 9-5 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation , search Saab 9-5 Manufacturer Saab Automobile Production 1997–present Assembly Trollhättan , Sweden Predecessor Saab 9000 Class Executive car The Saab 9-5 is an executive car produced by the Swedish automobile maker Saab . The first generation was introduced in 1997 as the replacement to the Saab 9000 for the 1998 model year . At the time, the car represented a great leap forward for Saab. In the United States , the 9-5 was introduced in the spring of 1998, for the 1999 model year. At September 15, 2009, the second generation was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show and production began in June 2010. [ 1 ] It is the first Saab to be launched under Spyker Cars ownership, even though it was developed completely under GM's ownership. Contents 1 The model-number/name 2 First generation (1997–2010) 2.1 Engines 2.2 Transmissions 2.2.1 Alternative propulsion 2.2.1.1 E85 2.2.1.2 E100 2.2.1.3 BioPower Hybrid 2.3 Safety 2.4 Aero 2.5 Police car 2.5.1 Engines 3 Second generation (2010–) 3.1 Engines 3.2 Transmissions and layout 4 References 5 External links [ edit ] The model-number/name This section does not cite any references or sources . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (January 2010) This section may require cleanup to meet Wikipedia's quality standards . Please improve this section if you can. The talk page may contain suggestions. (January 2010) Originally, Saab light-weight bombers and fighter aircraft only had a model number. The name of the car; 9 5 , was arrived at in the late 80's. Until then, models were numbered 92, 93, 95, 96, 97, 99, 900, and 9000 in succession and housing at least one digit, 9. Approaching the new millennium, it was thought that big numbers were outdated for a reference to the future, considering the small numbers that were to succeed 2000. During what in Sweden is called a Fika -rast a group of CAD-engineers (all but one with a M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering) started a discussion. The series of numbers appeared exponential. It was proposed that raising the 9 to the power of five would exceed 9000. After some thought, the group agreed, and Stig Nodin delivered the proposal to management. Nine to the power of five are two small digits that represent the number 59049. That number houses the digit 9 twice and is less than the number of the very first Saab prototype car at 92001. Also, recently it has been found that 5 is a natural number for Saab: In post-war Sweden, 11 June 1947, Saab announced that they were going to start manufacturing a civil automobile. This car had to meet five requirements: 1. A robust and reliable two-stroke engine. 2. Low weight for fast acceleration. 3. Aerodynamic shape. 4. Long distance comfort. 5. Safety for occupants. Those were the requirements, but it was also noted that preferably it should be a low cost car to allow for a high production volume. This last addendum, was never met. For the current 9-5, only the last three requirements are met. Badged as a 9 5 , Saab consistently advertises it as the 9-5. The name is pronounced "nine five" rather than "ninety five". This model should not be confused with the Saab 95 , produced from 1959 to 1978. The first generation 9-5 was available with sedan and station wagon body styles . Aerodynamically, the sedan's drag coefficient is 0.29, and the station wagon's is 0.31 (U.S. version 0.33), which was introduced in 1999. It features such innovations as tracks to secure cargo down and a sliding load floor to make loading easier. The last 9-5 Sedan of the previous generation rolled off the Trollhättan production line at the beginning of July 2009, [ 2 ] the last Wagon was assembled on February 1, 2010. [ 3 ] Since the summer of 1997, when the 9-5 production began, 252.236 saloons, and 231.357 wagons were built. The total production 483.593 units, was narrowely beaten by its predecessor, the 9000, of which 503.000 were built. [ edit ] First generation (1997–2010) First generation Production 1997–2009 (sedan) 1998–2010 (wagon) [ 4 ] Body style(s) 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon Layout FF layout Platform GM2900 platform Engine(s) 1.9 L turbodiesel I4 2.0 L B205 I4 2.3 L B235 I4 3.0 L L81 V6 3.0 L Isuzu 6DE1 diesel V6 Transmission(s) 5-speed automatic 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic Wheelbase 2,703 mm (106.4 in) Length 1997–2000 Sedan: 4,805 mm (189.2 in) 1997–2000 Wagon: 4,808 mm (189.3 in) 2001–05 Sedan: 4,825 mm (190.0 in) 2001–05 Wagon: 4,830 mm (190.2 in) 2006–present Sedan: 4,836 mm (190.4 in) 2006–present Wagon: 4,841 mm (190.6 in) Width 1997–2000 Sedan: 1,793 mm (70.6 in) Wagon & 2001–09 Sedan: 1,790 mm (70.5 in) Height 1997–2005 Sedan & 2001–05 Wagon: 1,448 mm (57.0 in) 1997–2000 Wagon: 1,496 mm (58.9 in) 2006–09 Sedan: 1,453 mm (57.2 in) 2006–present Wagon: 1,465 mm (57.7 in) Related BAW C71 [ 5 ] Opel Vectra Opel Calibra Saab 900 (NG) Saab 9-3 Saturn L-Series [ edit ] Engines The first-generation 9-5 was powered by Saab's B205 and B235 straight-4 engines , and in Europe by Alfa Romeo 's 1.9 JTD 16V diesel straight-4 . A version of the GM 54° V6 powered by a unique asymmetrical low-pressure turbocharger was available from 1999 to 2003. This engine was available only with an automatic transmission, and cars with this engine installed are distinguishable by their twin tailpipes. It was only available on Arc, SE, and Griffin models. In 2004, the V6 engine was replaced by a high pressure turbo straight-4 engine producing 220 hp (160 kW). By 2006 this engine was producing 260 hp (190 kW) even in the non-Aero or non-sport models (US models). The B235-based 9-5 models have suffered an abnormally high rate of engine failures due to engine oil sludge. This primarily affected the 1999–2003 models. Saab refined the engine's positive crankcase ventilation system (PCV) for the 2004 and later model years and required use of fully synthetic oil, virtually eliminating the problem. Additionally, SAAB created update kits to retrofit to the 1999–2003 cars since they cannot be easily modified to accept the 2004 and later system. Mounting complaints by 9-5 owners forced GM to offer an 8 year warranty on the engine in 4 cylinder models for original owners, provided the owner can produce proof that they followed the manufacturer's oil change intervals. Saab now also recommends the use of recommended blended oil as a preventative measure. [ edit ] Transmissions The 9-5 was available with an Aisin AW 4-speed automatic transmission from 1997–2001. A new Aisin AW unit replaced the dated four-speed automatic with a five-speed automatic. A five-speed manual transmission is fitted as standard to the base models and the Aero. [ edit ] Alternative propulsion [ edit ] E85 In 2005, an updated version of the 2.0 L turbocharged I4 was introduced in the European market together with the 2006 9-5. The engine is sold as 2.0T BioPower , and it is optimized to run on E85 producing 132  kW (180  hp ) at 5500  rpm . There is also a 2.3T BioPower version sold from 2007. It was also introduced in Australia . [ edit ] E100 There is a Saab 9-5 E100 Concept, based on the turbo 2.0. [ edit ] BioPower Hybrid The Saab BioPower Hybrid concept/prototype is based on the Saab 9-5 E100, with three additional electric motors . [ edit ] Safety The 9-5 continued Saab's long-running tradition of offering class leading safety features and pioneered the availability of ventilated seats with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHR), that moved up and forward to prevent whiplash when the car is struck from the rear. This feature won technology and safety awards, in Australia , Denmark and the United Kingdom . The Saab 9-5 also has been one of the first cars to have extensive side-crash protection. In the front seats are torso and head airbags on even the oldest of 9-5s, making it unique in that few other late 1990s vehicles provide the same feature. Even more important is the side structure, which includes a passenger cage and crumple zones. The design has been proven by the IIHS to protect occupants in side crashes, even without the addition of side airbags to the rear seats. Another Saab feature is the " Night Panel ", which permits dousing of the instrument panel lighting, except for essential information, for less distraction when night driving. In the United States , OnStar is standard. [ 6 ] [ edit ] Aero The performance-oriented 9-5 Aero was first released in 2000 with a 230 hp 2.3T B235R engine. This flagship model had a long list of standard features [ citation needed ] , a sport tuned suspension, and body side moldings. In 2002 a 250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp) 2.3 turbo engine was made standard. The high-powered version of the 9-5 in the current form produces 260 PS (191 kW; 256 hp) and 350 N·m (260 lb·ft) of torque (370 N·m (270 lb·ft) with its 20-second overboost function accessible on the manual transmission equipped version). Hirsch Performance, MapTun Performance, and Nordic Uhr and BSR AB, all tuners specializing in Saab models, can increase this to a maximum of approximately 470 hp (350 kW) ECE (220 kW). [ 7 ] [ 8 ] Currently, the 260 PS (191 kW; 256 hp) B235R is the standard engine in the 9-5 in both the 2.3T and Aero trims. In addition, almost all standard features on the Aero are now standard on the 2.3T, the exceptions being sport-tuned chassis, two-tone leather upholstery, "anniversary" wheels and brushed aluminum interior trim, all of which are standard on Aero and not available on the 2.3T. Additionally, in the past companies like MapTun Performance have developed aftermarket BioPower conversion kits for the 9-5 Aero and other Saab models. Larger injectors and remapped software in the Engine Control Unit (ECU) allow impressive [ says who? ] power levels from 285 hp (213 kW), 330 lb·ft (450 N·m) in the Aero model on E85 ethanol. Due to the efforts at ECUPROJECT.com , tuning can be accomplished by the car's owner now through the open source program called T7Suite which allows the ability for nearly infinite power and torque possibilities. [ citation needed ] This is a major advantage over the mail box-style tunes that were/are currently available from the limited SAAB tuning community. [ citation needed ] [ edit ] Police car The 9-5 is used for patrol and undercover in several parts of its native country, Sweden, alongside the Volvo V70 . Several police forces in the UK also use the 9-5 in their fleets, mostly in Aero guise. The city of Aspen, Colorado , used Saabs as patrol cars from early 1970s until 2005, when the 9-5 was discontinued in favor of Volvo XC90 . [ 9 ] The town of Vail, Colorado , had been using Saabs since 1980, but in 2005, the black 9-5 patrol cars were replaced by Ford Explorers , due to budget reasons. [ 10 ] In 2006 Lothian and Borders Police in Edinburgh , Scotland , started using three Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3T patrol cars as part of a fleet of 580 various vehicles. These 9-5s were customised to police specifications by the Saab, Vauxhall and Chevrolet Special Vehicles Operation (SVO) in Papworth, Cambridgeshire . [ 11 ] In Poland, unmarked 9-5 is used as a video-pursuit vehicle, in Plock (Płock) area [ 12 ] [ edit ] Engines Model Years Engine Engine type Displ. Max. power Max. torque 0–100 km/h [ 13 ] 1.9TiD 2006–2009 Fiat JTD straight-4 , diesel 1910 cc 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @ 4000 rpm 320 N·m (240 lb·ft) @ 2000 rpm 10,1 (10,7) s 2.2TiD 2002–2006 Opel Ecotec X22DTH straight-4 , diesel 2171 cc 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) @ 4000 rpm 280 N·m (210 lb·ft) @ 1500 rpm 11,0 s 3.0 V6TiD 2001–2006 Isuzu DMAX V6 , diesel 2958 cc 176 PS (129 kW; 174 hp) @ 4000 rpm 350 N·m (260 lb·ft) @ 1800 rpm 8,9 s 2.0t 1998–2009 B205E straight-4 , petrol 1985 cc 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @ 5500 rpm 240 N·m (180 lb·ft) @ 1800 rpm 9,8 (10,2) s 2.0t BioPower 2005–2009 B205E straight-4 , E85 1985 cc 180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp) @ 5500 rpm 280 N·m (210 lb·ft) @ 1800 rpm 8,5 (9,0) s 2.3t BioPower 2006–2009 B235L straight-4 , E85 2290 cc 210 PS (154 kW; 207 hp) @ 5500 rpm 310 N·m (230 lb·ft) @ 1800 rpm 7,9 (8,5) s 2.3t 1998–2001 B235E straight-4 , petrol 2290 cc 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) @ 5500 rpm 280 N·m (210 lb·ft) @ 1800 rpm 8,7 (9,3) s 2.3t 2001–2009 B235E straight-4 , petrol 2290 cc 185 PS (136 kW; 182 hp) @ 5500 rpm 280 N·m (210 lb·ft) @ 1800 rpm 7,9 (8,5) s 2.3T 2004–2005 B235L straight-4 , petrol 2290 cc 220 PS (162 kW; 217 hp) @ 5500 rpm 310 N·m (230 lb·ft) @ 2500 rpm 7,9 (8,5) s 3.0t V6 1998–2003 L81 V6 , petrol 2962 cc 200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp) @ 5000 rpm 310 N·m (230 lb·ft) @ 2500 rpm 8,3 (auto) s Aero 1999–2001 B235R straight-4 , petrol 2290 cc 230 PS (169 kW; 227 hp) @ 5500 rpm 350 N·m (260 lb·ft) @ 1900 rpm 6,9 (7,3) s Aero 2002–2005 B235R straight-4 , petrol 2290 cc 250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp) @ 5300 rpm 370 N·m (270 lb·ft) @ 1900 rpm 6,9 (7,3) s Aero 2006–2009 B235R straight-4 , petrol 2290 cc 260 PS (191 kW; 256 hp) @ 5300 rpm 350 N·m (260 lb·ft) @ 1900 rpm 6,9 (7,3) s [ edit ] Second generation (2010–) This section requires expansion . Second generation Production 2010– Body style(s) 4-door sedan Layout Front engine , front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive Platform GM Epsilon II platform Engine(s) 1.6L turbocharged I4 2.0L turbocharged I4 2.8L turbocharged V6 2.0L turbodiesel I4 Transmission(s) 6-speed automatic 6-speed manual Wheelbase 2,837 mm (111.7 in) Length 5,008 mm (197.2 in) [ 14 ] Width 1,868 mm (73.5 in) [ 14 ] Height 1,466 mm (57.7 in) [ 15 ] Related Buick Regal Buick LaCrosse Opel Insignia Front end of a 2010 Saab 9-5 sedan The rear of a 2010 Saab 9-5 sedan External images 2010 Saab 9-5 images. A next generation 9-5 built on the Global Epsilon platform was presented at the Frankfurt International Auto Show in September 2009. The vehicle had its North American debut in October 2009 at the South Florida Auto Show in Miami . [ 16 ] On November 24, 2009, the first pre-series Saab 9-5 of the new generation rolled off the Trollhättan production line. On the Saab International Site stated below, more pictures and information on the car can be found. With the announcement of the sale of Saab to Spyker on January 26, 2010, it was confirmed that the new generation Saab 9-5 was already taken into production at the Saab plant in Trollhättan. Full production began in April 2010, with the cars appearing in dealerships on June 19. [ 17 ] [ edit ] Engines Petrol engine Model Engine Displacement Power Torque 0–100 km/h,s Top speed ( FWD ) Note CO 2 emission (g/km) Years 1.6T I4 1598 cc 180 hp (134 kW; 182 PS) @5500 rpm 230 N·m (170 lb·ft) @2200 rpm 9.5 220 km/h (140 mph) 179 2011– 2.0T I4 1998 cc 220 hp (164 kW; 223 PS) @5300 rpm 350 N·m (258 lb·ft) @2500 rpm 8.0 240 km/h (150 mph) 198 2010– 2.8T V6 2792 cc 300 hp (224 kW; 304 PS) @5500 rpm 400 N·m (295 lb·ft) @2000 rpm 6.9 250 km/h (160 mph) 269 2010– BioPower engine Model Engine Displacement Power Torque 0–100 km/h,s Top speed Note CO 2 emission (g/km) Years 2.0T BioPower I4 1998 cc 220 hp (164 kW; 223 PS) @5300 rpm 350 N·m (258 lb·ft) @2500 rpm 8.0 240 km/h (150 mph) 198 2011– Diesel engine Model Engine Displacement Power Torque 0–100 km/h,s Top speed Note CO 2 emission (g/km) Years 2.0TiD I4 1956 cc 160 hp (119 kW; 162 PS) @4000 rpm 350 N·m (258 lb·ft) @1750 rpm 9.9 215 km/h (134 mph) 139 2010– 2.0TTiD I4 1956 cc 190 hp (142 kW; 193 PS) @4000 rpm 400 N·m (295 lb·ft) @1750 rpm 8.8 230 km/h (140 mph) 159 2011– [ edit ] Transmissions and layout Petrol engine Layout Model Years Standard Optional front-wheel drive four-wheel drive 1.6T 2010– 6-speed manual - Y N 2.0T 2010– 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic Y Y 2.8T 2010– 6-speed automatic - N Y BioPower engine Layout Model Years Standard Optional front-wheel drive four-wheel drive 2.0T 2010– 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic Y Y Diesel engine Layout Model Years Standard Optional front-wheel drive four-wheel drive 2.0TiD 2010– 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic Y N 2.0TTiD 2010– 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic Y Y [ edit ] References ^ "2010 Saab 9-5 – You must see this vehicle" . SaabsUnited.com. 2009-09-15 . http://www.saabsunited.com/2009/09/2010-saab-9-5---you-must-see-this-vehicle.html . Retrieved 2010-02-13 .   ^ "Saab builds last 9-5, begins retooling for new model" . Leftlanenews.com . http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-builds-last-9-5-begins-retooling-for-new-model.html . Retrieved 2009-07-28 .   ^ "Final Saab 9-5 SportCombi Model Rolls Off Assembly Line" . SaabHistory.com. 2010-02-01 . http://www.saabhistory.com/2010/02/01/final-saab-9-5-sportcombi-model-rolls-off-assembly-line . Retrieved 2010-02-01 .   ^ [1] Saab builds the last GM2902 9-5 SportCombi ^ [2] China made Saab 9-5 by BAW, Carscoop, Apr 22, 2010 ^ "2008 Saab 9-5 Sedan: Safety Features and Specifications" . Saabusa.com . http://www.saabusa.com/saabjsp/95s/features/safety_security.jsp . Retrieved 2010-09-27 .   ^ www.online.ch, www.festland.ch. "Hirsch Performance" . Hirsch-performance.ch . http://www.hirsch-performance.ch/Content.aspx?path=/Products/Leistung/E280008281 . Retrieved 2009-07-28 .   ^ "Maptun Performance" . Maptun Performance . http://www.maptun.com . Retrieved 2010-11-17 .   ^ City of Aspen – Police Department – Patrol Division ^ "Vail police switch from Saab to Ford" . USA Today . 2003-09-23 . http://www.usatoday.com/news/offbeat/2003-09-23-vail-saab_x.htm . Retrieved 2010-05-23 .   ^ "Saab 9-5 2.3t Police Model (UK)" . Worldcarfans.com. 2006-09-21 . http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm/newsid/2060922.005/country/saab/saab/saab-9-5-2.3t-police-model-uk . Retrieved 2010-09-27 .   ^ "Czym jeździ video-drogówka – Poboczem.pl – Nie tylko wiejski tuning i tragiczne wypadki drogowe" . Poboczem.pl . http://poboczem.pl/news/czym-jezdzi-video-drogowka,1312448 . Retrieved 2009-07-28 .   ^ Times for SportSedan with manual gearbox, in brackets indicated times for Sport Combi. Automatic times are not represented, but does generally 1–2 s more. ^ a b "Saab" . Saab . http://www.saab.com/global/en/start#/Cars/all-new-9-5/overview/Technical%20data/page=2/ . Retrieved 2010-03-22 .   ^ "Saab" . Saab . http://www.saab.com/global/en/start#/Cars/all-new-9-5/overview/Technical%20data/page=3/ . Retrieved 2010-03-22 .   ^ "GM Media Online" . Media.gm.com. 2009-10-16 . http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewpressreldetail.do?domain=502&docid=57450 . Retrieved 2009-10-23 .   [ dead link ] ^ "Spyker press release" (PDF). Spyker N.V.. 2010-01-26 . http://hugin.info/136917/R/1377452/338364.pdf . Retrieved 2010-01-26 .   [ edit ] External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Saab 9-5 Saab 9-5 generation 2, overview . Saab 9-5 BioPower . Saab 9-5 Gallery, saabo.com . IIHS Saab 9-5 Crash test . 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Saab depends on the new 9-5 for its survival: if the car fails, so does the company. Cast adrift by General Motors, its owner since 1990, Saab was in the process of liquidation and wind-down as part of GM's own survival and restructuring plan. The popular view is that GM never really understood Saab, its strange Swedish outpost with the unusual solutions to common design problems, and it relied on the name alone to impart the required premium aura. Starved of investment, sidelined in its influence, Saab withered as its products aged. The truth is less harsh than that, although once loyal customers did defect to other brands as the Saabishness of Saabs evaporated. GM had tried to broaden Saab's appeal, which meant watering it down. Out with the bathwater went the baby. However, GM had invested handsomely in the Trollhattan factory. In the end, though, GM in its disarray took a schizophrenic approach to Saab. While winding the factory down, it simultaneously invited bids for the business. Several players emerged, but in the end Victor Muller, whose business interests include Dutch supercar maker Spyker, took control. GM has retained a few non-voting preference shares and the European Investment Bank has made a loan. So Saab is back in business, with new models planned, freedom to deal with partners of its choosing (including GM for existing technology), and a pledge to regain the customers it lost by making "proper" Saabs again. The relief and enthusiasm at Trollhattan are tangible. Worldwide "Save Saab" rallies showed great goodwill for the brand and Mr Muller says they helped seal its future. He and Saab CEO Jan-Ake Jonsson both took part in the prestigious Mille Miglia historic rally in two-stroke Saab 93s, to tumultuous encouragement. The signs are good. Now the acid test: the new 9-5. It was designed during GM's last throes of Saab ownership and uses a stretched version of the new, sophisticated platform that underpins the Vauxhall Insignia, but it shows that in the end, GM was finally starting to understand Saab. The look is streamlined and futuristic but unmistakably Saab. Inside, as well as ample space we find a refreshingly clean, simple take on interior design, some typical Saabisms including joystick-controlled air vents made up of multi-layered grids, some beautifully-constructed dials and displays with green needles and, on one setting, an on-screen rendering of a "rotating drum" speedometer. Wood is absent, textures and finishes are sumptuous. Engines? The range (£26,695 to £37,795) starts with a 180bhp, 1.6-litre petrol turbo, and is topped by a 2.8-litre, twin-turbo V6 with a healthy 300bhp. This version, fitted with four-wheel drive, was used to demonstrate the disdainful ease with which the 9-5 can dispatch twists, turns, crests and dips on a very scenic Swedish test track. Playing with its DriveSense controls, which alter damping, steering weight, engine response and (in a 4wd 9-5) the way the torque is distributed between front and rear axles, I could turn the 9-5 from a languid but confident boulevardier to a proper sports saloon, or somewhere in between. This 2.8T is an unflustered but very rapid machine. Many more buyers, however, will go for the 2.0-litre TiD diesel, in either 160bhp or 190bhp forms. I tried the latter; it was lively enough but it never really shed its gruffness. Core of the range, and the most true to the way Saabs have been over the past quarter-century, is the 2.0T whose 220bhp is enough for plentiful pace. It pulls well from low speeds, thanks to a twin-scroll turbo and direct fuel injection which together minimise the response lag found in older turbo engines, and it suits the 9-5 very well. That said, the manual-transmission example had a mushy gearchange, while the automatic example made the engine seem smoother but suffered from a rumble at 1,850rpm (a "fix" is in hand). These 2.0T cars had front-wheel drive and handled sweetly. All these 9-5s also proved adept at smothering bumps but, as ever, the larger-wheels option is best avoided for broken British roads. These are good cars. As good as the German rivals? The Saab is certainly a lot more interesting and, to my eyes, rather better looking. I also like the idea of supporting the underdog at this vital time. (Don't worry, the dealer chain is fully intact.) Given a choice of an A6, a 5-series, an E-class or a Saab 9-5, I'd take the Saab and enjoy the difference. The Rivals Audi A6 2.0 TFSI 211: from £26,270. Good-looking, well-made, but not very exciting. Sells on quality and image; Audi is where disaffected Saab buyers most often turned. BMW 523i SE: £31,360. Actually a 3.0-litre, 204bhp straight-six despite the misleading name, but the cheapest petrol-fuelled 5-series. Not the "driving machine" it once was. Mercedes-Benz E200 CGI: from £28,360. A 1,796cc, four-cylinder, supercharged engine with 184bhp powers this frugal Mercedes. Infused with traditional Benz values. Compare over 65 car insurers and get £25 Cash back through Independent Compare 1 Edward Sandalls The Jaguar XF beats Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and, if the Invicta is any good as a guide, SAAB. Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. 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SaabCarsOfficial | September 18, 2009 | 87 likes, 2 dislikes Making its public debut at the IAA in Frankfurt, the all new Saab 9-5 sedan signals the start of a new era for the Saab brand. 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 Saabs home plant in Trollhättan, where it has been engineered and chiefly developed. Category: Autos & Vehicles Tags: New Saab 9-5 Sedan MY10 IAA Link to this comment: Share to: Highest Rated Comments dman2447 1 year ago 17 looks awesome! dman2447 1 year ago 17 Berialavrenti 11 months ago 12 fucking americans killed saab by making it an opel clone! they have no understanding what saab means! Berialavrenti 11 months ago 12 see all All Comments (74) Respond to this video... 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