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New 9-5 due late 2007.....
Posted by PB (more from PB) on Wed, 9 Aug 2006 18:16:27
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With deep-set headlights, a bold grille and large air intakes, both the saloon and estate feature the aggressive front end that made the Aero X such a star at March's Geneva Motor Show
As well as head-turning styling, the next-generation 9-5 should be great to drive. It will be underpinned by an all-new platform from parent company GM - and with a fresh range of turbocharged engines, it's likely to give the Audi A6, BMW 5-Series and Mercedes E-Class some tough competition.
But it's the looks that will really get Saab fans hot under the collar. With deep-set headlights, a bold grille and large air intakes, both the saloon and estate feature the aggressive front end that made the Aero X such a star at March's Geneva Motor Show.
The sleek lines are continued in profile, where the rising waistline meets Saab's trademark hockey stick-shaped C-pillar. At the rear, the Aero X's narrow tail-lights are blended with its sporty, black, diffuser-style bumper. Production cars also get alloys that mirror jet engine fans - as on the concept.
Based on GM's Epsilon 2 platform, the 9-5 is likely to grow slightly in size - meaning more space for passengers and their luggage. Meanwhile, interior design will again echo the Aero X, with a dashboard featuring digital, three-dimensional displays projected on to layered glass-effect panels. Thanks to the adaptability of the chassis, the 9-5 will be available in both front-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive form and, in line with the dramatic looks, buyers can expect the driving dynamics to be sportier than ever before.
Engines will come from GM's line-up, with options including a normally aspirated 2.2-litre petrol for entry-level models. Further up the range, there will be a 170bhp 2.0-litre unit and a flagship 250bhp 2.8-litre V6 twin-turbo. Diesel choices come in the form of 150bhp 1.9-litre four-cylinder and 3.0-litre V6 CDTI motors.
Gearboxes will also be sourced from GM, with five and six-speed manual transmissions plus an automatic. However, there is the possibility of a sporty VW DSG-style twin-clutch sequential system - as debuted by the Aero X.
The wraps will finally come off the new 9-5 at a major motor show early in 2007, ahead of its on-sale date later in the year. Prices should start at around £22,000.
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Posts in this Thread:
- New 9-5 due late 2007....., PB, Wed, 9 Aug 2006 18:16:27 <-- Viewing This Message
- Rembember, its a photoshop creation, Stephen Goldberger, Fri, 11 Aug 2006 07:03:43
- Thought I was looking at a Pontiac for a second, JMJ in NC, Fri, 11 Aug 2006 04:47:57
- Re: That wagon looks HOT!, anthonySF, Thu, 10 Aug 2006 22:22:21
- Goofy roof...., Mike Lynch
, Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:53:55 - Wow, this looks great, Bevan, Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:44:36
- very unusual...., bamaSAAB, Thu, 10 Aug 2006 16:27:11
- I don't know why people like it. It looks like SUV n/m, Gene, Thu, 10 Aug 2006 09:10:10
- Re: New 9-5 due late 2007....., albanysaab, Thu, 10 Aug 2006 06:20:55
- First impression is that it looks like, Noel, Thu, 10 Aug 2006 04:31:47
- only 250 hp?, BrianG, Thu, 10 Aug 2006 04:06:33
- I like the front end and Wheels..., Johnson
, Wed, 9 Aug 2006 22:29:05 - Re: New 9-5 due late 2007....., John, Wed, 9 Aug 2006 20:24:10
- Love the look but..., Jas, Wed, 9 Aug 2006 19:17:25
- Link -, Mike in Anchorage, Wed, 9 Aug 2006 18:34:34
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