01/03/2010
New Saab Saloon
The all new Saab 9-5 Saloon signals the start of a new era for the Saab brand.
Sleek, sophisticated and unmistakably Saab, it combines stand-out looks with advanced technologies and will bring a fresh alternative choice to the premium sedan segment when sales start later this year.
The clean, sculpted shape embraces the purity of Scandinavian design and its dramatic wraparound window graphic echoes Saab’s aviation heritage.
With frontal styling inspired by the award-winning Aero X concept car and a muscular, low-slung stance, the all new 9-5 heralds the introduction of a bold, more expressive design language.
The array of high-tech features on offer includes: an aircraft-like head-up information display (HUD); adaptive lighting (Bi-Xenon Smart Beam); adaptive cruise control; DriveSense adaptive chassis with real-time damping control; keyless entry and starting; dual-zone air conditioning; dynamic parking assistance and XWD with electronic LSD, the industry-leading all-wheel-drive system.
The all-turbo powertrain line-up starts at 1.6 litres and carries forward Saab’s rightsizing engine strategy, which focuses on responsible performance through the development of highly efficient and relatively small four cylinder turbo engines.
There is a choice of three fuels - petrol, diesel and E85 bioethanol – and with diesel power, the all new 9-5 offers CO2emissions as low as 139 g/km.
"This car is the start of a new era for our brand," says Jan Åke Jonsson, Saab Automobile’s Managing Director.
"We have created an advanced and very distinctive product by leveraging the power of our roots in key areas, such as progressive Scandinavian design, sporty driving and responsible performance. The all new 9-5 delivers in all these respects, as will every future product from Saab."
(PR/BMcC)
Sleek, sophisticated and unmistakably Saab, it combines stand-out looks with advanced technologies and will bring a fresh alternative choice to the premium sedan segment when sales start later this year.
The clean, sculpted shape embraces the purity of Scandinavian design and its dramatic wraparound window graphic echoes Saab’s aviation heritage.
With frontal styling inspired by the award-winning Aero X concept car and a muscular, low-slung stance, the all new 9-5 heralds the introduction of a bold, more expressive design language.
The array of high-tech features on offer includes: an aircraft-like head-up information display (HUD); adaptive lighting (Bi-Xenon Smart Beam); adaptive cruise control; DriveSense adaptive chassis with real-time damping control; keyless entry and starting; dual-zone air conditioning; dynamic parking assistance and XWD with electronic LSD, the industry-leading all-wheel-drive system.
The all-turbo powertrain line-up starts at 1.6 litres and carries forward Saab’s rightsizing engine strategy, which focuses on responsible performance through the development of highly efficient and relatively small four cylinder turbo engines.
There is a choice of three fuels - petrol, diesel and E85 bioethanol – and with diesel power, the all new 9-5 offers CO2emissions as low as 139 g/km.
"This car is the start of a new era for our brand," says Jan Åke Jonsson, Saab Automobile’s Managing Director.
"We have created an advanced and very distinctive product by leveraging the power of our roots in key areas, such as progressive Scandinavian design, sporty driving and responsible performance. The all new 9-5 delivers in all these respects, as will every future product from Saab."
(PR/BMcC)
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24 March 2010
New Saab 9-5 Pricing
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Saab’s new 9-5 enters the UK market priced at just £26,495 OTR for the 2.0TiD 160PS Vector SE model, making it a highly competitive proposition for buyers in the premium saloon sector. Cars are available to order from Saab dealerships today.
26 April 2010
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26 April 2010
Classic Saabs On Mille Miglia
Italian hillsides are about to reverberate again to the distinctive crackle of a Saab two-stroke engine. Providing the soundtrack will be Saab Automobile CEO Jan Åke Jonsson and Saab Automobile Chairman and Spyker Cars CEO Victor Muller, who will each drive a 1957-vintage Saab 93 at this year's historic Mille Miglia road race.
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23 September 2011
Jobs May Go As Saab Bankruptcy 'Cancelled'
The Swedish Automobile N.V. (Swan) has just announced that Saab Automobile AB (Saab Automobile) is running an 'efficiency improvement' initiative as part of a broader review of the company's business plan for 2012 and beyond. Jobs may be lost as it aims at creating a more flexible and more competitive cost structure for the company.
Jobs May Go As Saab Bankruptcy 'Cancelled'
The Swedish Automobile N.V. (Swan) has just announced that Saab Automobile AB (Saab Automobile) is running an 'efficiency improvement' initiative as part of a broader review of the company's business plan for 2012 and beyond. Jobs may be lost as it aims at creating a more flexible and more competitive cost structure for the company.
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