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
Following the end of WWII, Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget (SAAB) faced an economic shift from the military-industrial complex to the consumer-based market. Looking to diversify, the primarily military aircraft manufacturer gave 16 aircraft engineers license to create the company's first automobile.
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A company that began manufacturing automobiles in 1949, Saab, originally known as Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget (Svenska Aircraft Company), was a Swedish company that early on focused on aerodynamics. Introduced in 1997, the four-door Saab 9-5 was an executive vehicle produced as a replacement for the Saab 9000. Representing a huge leap for Saab, the 9-5 was introduced in the spring of 1998....
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