Frankfurt Auto Show: Saab 9-5

Saab showcased the new 9-5 for the first time at the Frankfurt Auto Show, even if all details of the new generation model have been released last month. Nevertheless, the car represents a new beginning for the Swedish brand as it is the first model since Koenigsegg received the go-ahead for taking over the company.

“This car is the start of a new era for our brand,” says Jan Ake 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 new 9-5 delivers in all these respects, as will every future product from Saab.”

The new 9-5 will be offered in several engine configurations, starting with a 1.6-liter turbo configuration and going as high as 2.8-liter units. The all-wheel drive system is offered with the 2.0-liter gasoline, BioPower and 2.8 V6 turbo engines, according to official information provided by Saab.

Adaptive chassis control with driver settings selection through Saab DriveSense, Bi-Xenon Smart Beam adaptive lighting and intelligent cruise control are also offered on the new Saab 9-5. There are two different suspension configurations available, depending on the engine power.

There is a wide array of features available, including head-up information display (Pilot HUD), adaptive lighting (Bi-Xenon Smart Beam), adaptive cruise control, Saab DriveSense adaptive chassis with real-time damping control, keyless entry and starting, tri-zone air conditioning, dynamic parking assistance and Saab XWD with a rear eLSD and all-wheel-drive.