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08-27-2009, 12:03 PM
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2011 Saab 9-5 Revealed!
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    General Motors’ Saab division has finally given up the goods on its most-anticipated new car reveal in a long time, the 2011 9-5 sedan. The 2011 Saab 9-5 sedan will make its first public appearance at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show. Although the face of the 2011 Saab 9-5 is familiar, the overall body shape is new for the big sedan. The 2011 model’s roof flows much smoother into the rear, making it look almost coupe-like. Styling cues from 9-4X BioPower concept are clearly present. The dark interior has some cues from the 9-3 but appears to be a mostly all-original design. As far as we can tell, the 9-5 does share the GM corporate steering wheel also seen in the Buick LaCrosse and Opel Insignia, as well as the Buick’s rear-seat monitors. The radio controls are GM-derivative, but the gauges and overall design theme are clearly Saab unique. We’d expect to see wood trim in addition to the sport-style trim shown. The 9-5 will gain some extra weight, height and length over the current model. The wheelbase is also being increased by 14 cm to make the car a large one indeed. It should fit in nicely within its competition cluster which consists of cars like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Cadillac CTS and Volvo S80. It will be sold with a choice of manual and automatic transmissions and — true to Saab tradition — only turbocharged powerplants. At launch, the 9-5 will be available with a 2.0L turbo diesel — producing 160 horsepower — a 220 horsepower 2.0L turbo gas motor and a range-topping 300 horsepower 2.8L turbocharged V6. Models fitted with the 2.8L will also come equpped with Saab’s XWD all-wheel drive system. Later on, a 180 horsepower 1.6L gas engine and a 2.0L E85 capable unit will be added to the 9-5 mix. The public unveiling of the next Saab 9-5 will happen at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
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08-27-2009, 12:07 PM
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Not my cup of tea.
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08-27-2009, 12:18 PM
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Saabs are wierd looking. They give me the creeps.
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08-27-2009, 12:31 PM
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Right off the bat, I'm not very awed, but, that'll change when I see more of her.
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08-27-2009, 12:51 PM
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Hmm, a Saab that isnt completely hideous, imagine that.
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08-27-2009, 03:38 PM
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I will have to admit that I don't like the way the car looks but I think it is because the A and B pillars are black.
Also what is in the middle of the speedometer? I know that Saabs are supposed to be influenced by jets but it looks like an altimeter. |
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08-27-2009, 03:39 PM
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HUD...
I really wished the Camaro had this...but Oh well, I still LOVE my Camaro!!
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08-27-2009, 05:06 PM
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Absolutely lovely
 I have a second year model of the now retired first generation 9-5. It's a fantastic car that's never let me down, and this looks to be even better!Saab Turbo power!
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08-27-2009, 05:11 PM
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Love it!
Loved my 06 93 Aero too...never once let me down! Very nice looking ride! |
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08-27-2009, 07:27 PM
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08-27-2009, 07:32 PM
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08-27-2009, 09:03 PM
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Especially for the faux inclinometer-thingy in the middle of the spedo. Also.. parts bin steering wheel.. Wat. |
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08-27-2009, 09:06 PM
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Camaro5's Cell Phone Geek
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It's nice (particularly the interior), and I'd certainly own one, but doesn't Koenigsegg own Saab now?
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