After being saved by Spyker, the new SAAB company is restarting all production lines and confirms the details and pricing of their all-new 9-5 model which will go on sale this summer starting from £26,495. This exquisite luxury salon comes with two trim levels and seven different editions with petrol or diesel engines. It is also generously equipped.
2010 SAAB 9-5 can be had with a 2.0 liter diesel engine, or a 1.6 liter, a 2.0 liter and a 2.8 liter petrol engine with power starting from 160 hp going up to 300 hp. All of the engines in the range are turbocharged for better performance and efficiency.
The car also feature a number of high-tech toys, some of them quite amazing, including: an aircraft inspired head-up information display (HUD), adaptive headlights (Bi-xenon Smart Beam), MP3/iPod integration, Harman Kardon audio system, DAB radio, adaptive cruise control, DriveSense adaptive chassis with continuous damping control, keyless entry and starting, dual-zone climate control, adaptive parking assistance, and XWD with electronic LSD – the industry-leading all-wheel-drive system.
MSRP for all models:
| Trim | Fuel | Engine | On-the-Road |
| Vector SE | Diesel | 2.0TiD 160PS | £26,495 |
| 2.0TTiD 190PS MY11* | £28,495 | ||
| Petrol | 1.6T 180PS MY11 | £26,695 | |
| 2.0T 220PS | £28,195 | ||
| Aero | Diesel | 2.0TTiD 190PS MY11 | £31,495 |
| Petrol | 2.0T 220PS | £31,195 | |
| 2.8T 300PS | £37,995 |
Vector SE
The ‘Vector SE’ specification is the starting point for 9-5 ownership, and is available to order at launch with the 2.0-litre TiD diesel engine or the 2.0-litre petrol engine. A 1.6T petrol and 2.0TTiD twin turbo diesel engine will be available to order from model year 2011 (mid-2010). Highlights include leather/textile comfort seats, auto dimming interior mirror, AUX & USB sockets with MP3/iPod integration, bluetooth phone integration system, heated front seats, keyless push button engine start/stop, park assist (front and rear), rain sensor windscreen wipers, 17” alloy wheels, electronic climate control (dual zone) and cruise control.
Aero
Saab customers can opt for the higher Aero specification with prices starting at £31,195 for the 2.0T petrol engine, alongside the flagship 2.8T petrol engine with XWD. The 2.0TTiD twin turbo diesel engine is available to order from model year 2011 (mid-2010). In addition to the Vector SE’s standard features, highlights include 19” alloy wheels, Aero front and rear bumpers, twin exposed tailpipes, bi-xenon headlights, headlight washers, dual electric seats, leather sport seats, alloy pedals and sport chassis.
2010 SAAB 9-5 is can be ordered now in the UK, but as mentioned earlier won’t reach the market until Summer.
