2008 Saab 9-5

2008 SAAB 9-5: INSPIRING MIDSIZE LUXURY AND PERFORMANCE

The 2008 Saab 9-5 portfolio brings stylish European performance, luxury and value to the midsize sport sedan category. Both the 9-5 Sedan and SportCombi models feature sophisticated, aircraft-inspired design inside and out, befitting Saab's storied aviation heritage.

For the 2008 model year, the OnStar safety and security system; tire pressure monitoring system and rain-sensing windshield wipers are standard on all 9-5 models, bringing even greater levels of safety and security to the 9-5 series. Leather-appointed sport seats in Black or Parchment also are standard on all models. Also new for 2008, five-spoke high-split alloy wheels are included on the Aero, and power-folding mirrors are included in the Visibility Package.

The Visibility package complements a long list of standard features on the Sedan and SportCombi. The Aero model includes a lowered, sport-tuned chassis; 17-inch, 5-spoke high-split alloy wheels; leather-appointed sport seats with contrasting accents; metallic-finish interior trim, and special Aero badging.

The Visibility Package offers aerodynamic headlamps with xenon projector beams; power-folding and auto-dimming outside mirrors; and the Saab rear-park assist system.

Available stand-alone features include front-ventilated and perforated leather-appointed sport seats and a DVD-based navigation system with trunk-mounted six-disc CD changer, which replaces XM Satellite Radio if ordered.

All 9-5 models are powered by a single 2.3L I-4 Turbo with 260 horsepower (194 kW), and 258 lb.-ft. of torque (350 Nm), mated to a five-speed automatic Sentronic transmission or available five-speed manual transmission. (posted on conceptcarz.com)

The Aero sport chassis features a suspension that benefits from increased spring and damping rates, and a larger anti-roll bar than the standard chassis.

The 9-5 Sedan and SportCombi ride on P235/45 R17 all-season tires and standard 17 x 7.5-inch alloy wheels. All Saab 9-5 models are designed for sure-footed driving, thanks to standard electronic stability program, traction control and anti-lock brakes.

Sedan and SportCombi standard equipment

Although the Sedan and SportCombi come with unique equipment and appointments, both versions have the following standard features:

• Leather-appointed sport seating

• Leather-trimmed sport steering wheel

• Cooled, illuminated and lockable glove compartment

• Power moonroof

• Dual-zone automatic climate control with cabin filter

• Eight-way power-adjustable front seats with driver's side three-position memory

• Power windows with express-down in front

• Power operated and heated exterior mirrors

• 200-Watt Harman-Kardon tuned audio with eight (or nine) speakers

• Six-disc in-dash CD changer (not available with optional DVD navigation system)

• XM Satellite Radio (not available with optional DVD navigation system)

• Saab Information Display with trip computer

• Rear-seat center armrest with pass-through ( Sedan )

• Central locking with remote

• Anti-theft alarm with immobilizer

• Five-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty

• Four-year / 50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty

• No-charge scheduled maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles.

And, in keeping with Saab's safety heritage, all 9-5 models are equipped with the following standard safety-enhancing features:

• Standard OnStar safety and security system

• Electronic stability program

• Tire-pressure monitoring system

• Anti-lock brakes

• Traction-control system

• Dual adaptive frontal air bags

• Head/torso side air bags (front seats)

• Three-point safety belts with front-seat pretensioners

• Pendulum B-pillar side-impact protection structure

• 'Triple Load Path' safety cage construction, front and rear

• Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHR) for front seats

• LATCH (Lower Anchorages and Top tethers for CHildren)

• Headlamp delay function ('follow-me-home')

• Daytime running lamps

• Theft-deterrent system with engine immobilizer

• Passenger Sensing System

Newly standard for 2008, OnStar provides post-crash safety and security services, including notifying emergency services personnel in the event of an air bag deployment. OnStar also provides enhanced, hands-free voice recognition capabilities, including more intuitive continuous digit dialing and improved voice recognition accuracy. OnStar is the leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security and information services in the Únited States and Canada. Úsing the GPS satellite network and wireless technology, OnStar features core safety services and OnStar Hands-Free Calling that allows drivers to make and receive voice-activated phone calls using an externally mounted antenna for greater reception.

Saab history

On June 10, 1947 , the automotive division of Saab was officially born, with the unveiling of the original Saab 92 production prototype to Swedish media. More than 4 million cars later, the spirit of Saab's pioneering engineers lives on in an extensive product lineup that is marketed in more than 50 countries around the globe.

Today, Saab is a division of General Motors Corp. Saab Automobile ÚSA is the importer and/or distributor of the Saab 9-3, 9-5 and the 9-7X SÚV for Saab Automobile AB, Sweden.

Source - Saab