Obviously, these powertrains sound like something you’ve heard before because they are available engines in the Buick Regal and Cadillac SRX, respectively. A 160-horsepower, 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine will also be offered in Europe, but we likely won’t get it.
The 9-5 will also benefit from four-wheel ventilated disc brakes, hydraulic power steering and a four-wheel independent suspension. All-wheel drive, or XWD in Saab-speak, includes electric-assist power steering.
Three trim levels will be offered: Linear, Vector and Aero. We might only get the uplevel Aero trim, however, which even puts us in doubt about the availability of the 220-hp engine.
Standard features will include an intelligent key system, 19-inch wheels, bi-xenon headlights, dual-zone climate control, power and heated front seats, perforated leather upholstery, rain-sensing wipers, a CD player with MP3 file playback and USB port as well as Saab’s Night Panel that fades out the instrument panel illuminated except for the speedo.
Safety features include eight airbags, cornering brake control, traction control and stability control. The Aero can also be upgraded with a navigation system, a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, premium leather, a three-mode electronic suspension control system, an electronic limited-slip differential as well as lane-departure warning and park assist systems.
Saab has announced the 9-5 Aero at $49,165 in the Unites States, but Canadian pricing has not yet been disclosed. We guess it should be offered at around $55,000 to $60,000, which is about what a loaded-to-the-gills Buick LaCrosse costs.
With a limited number of dealers, we won’t expect brisk 9-5 sales. But if you want exclusivity and a head-turning design, Saab’s new sedan can deliver on both counts.
The 9-5 will also benefit from four-wheel ventilated disc brakes, hydraulic power steering and a four-wheel independent suspension. All-wheel drive, or XWD in Saab-speak, includes electric-assist power steering.
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| Standard equipment will include a smart key system, 19-inch wheels and much more. (Photo: Saab) |
Three trim levels will be offered: Linear, Vector and Aero. We might only get the uplevel Aero trim, however, which even puts us in doubt about the availability of the 220-hp engine.
Standard features will include an intelligent key system, 19-inch wheels, bi-xenon headlights, dual-zone climate control, power and heated front seats, perforated leather upholstery, rain-sensing wipers, a CD player with MP3 file playback and USB port as well as Saab’s Night Panel that fades out the instrument panel illuminated except for the speedo.
Safety features include eight airbags, cornering brake control, traction control and stability control. The Aero can also be upgraded with a navigation system, a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, premium leather, a three-mode electronic suspension control system, an electronic limited-slip differential as well as lane-departure warning and park assist systems.
Saab has announced the 9-5 Aero at $49,165 in the Unites States, but Canadian pricing has not yet been disclosed. We guess it should be offered at around $55,000 to $60,000, which is about what a loaded-to-the-gills Buick LaCrosse costs.
With a limited number of dealers, we won’t expect brisk 9-5 sales. But if you want exclusivity and a head-turning design, Saab’s new sedan can deliver on both counts.
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