2008 SAAB 9-5: INSPIRING MIDSIZE LUXURY AND PERFORMANCE
08/01/2007
Saab
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.
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 United States and Canada. Using 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.
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 USA is the importer and/or distributor of the Saab 9-3, 9-5 and the 9-7X SUV for Saab Automobile AB, Sweden.