General Motor’s new concept Saab 9-5 is stretched Epsilon platform, which it shares with the Buick LaCrosse and the upcoming Cadillac XTS, and which places it firmly in Mercedes E-class and BMW 5-series territory. It will be more spacious than the current model, perhaps offering as much interior space as the supremely efficient Saab 9000.

Some equipment is standard on the Saab 9-5 Turbo4 model are, Air bags: frontal, driver and front passenger, thorax side-impact, driver and front passenger, and head curtain side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions and rear thorax side-impact. Passenger Sensing System, sensor indicator inflatable restraint with front passenger/child presence detector, Air filtration system – cabin, Air vent, rear controls, Audio system, AM/FM/XM stereo, single disc CD and MP3 player, Bluetooth phone interface compatible, voice recognition and Radio Data System (RDS), 9-speaker system, USB port located inside center console, XM Radio, includes 3 months of trial service, Climate control, dual-zone automatic with individual climate settings for driver and right-front passenger, Cruise control, Door locks, power programmable, remote with rear child security, Driver Information Center, monochromatic display, Floor mats, carpeted front and rear, auxiliary, Keyless start/stop button, Lighting, courtesy with rearview mirror, front and rear dual reading spotlights etc….

Specifications

Colors

Exterior

Tires and Wheels

• Alloy wheels
• 17 x 7.0 in. wheels
• Null spare wheel
• 225/55R17 97H tires
• All season tires

Roof and Glass

• Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
• Rear defogger

Towing and Hauling

• Cargo tie downs

Measurements

• Width: 73.3 in.
• Height: 57.8 in.
• Length: 197.2 in.
• Front track: 62.4 in.
• Rear track: 62.4 in.
• Wheel base: 111.7 in.
• Cargo capacity, all seats in place: 18.2 cu.ft.

• EPA interior volume: 114.4 cu.ft.
• Gross weight: 0.28 in.

Mechanical

Engine & Performance

• Base engine size: 2.0 L
• Cam type: Double overhead cam (DOHC)
• Cylinders: inline 4
• Valves: 16
• Valve timing: Variable
• Direct injection
• Torque: 258 ft-lbs. @ 2500 rpm
• Horsepower: 220 hp @ 5300 rpm
• Turning circle: 37.1 ft.

• Base engine type: gas

DriveTrain

• Drive type: front wheel drive
• Transmission: 6-speed manual

Suspension

• MacPherson strut front suspension
• Multi-link rear suspension
• Four-wheel independent suspension
• Front and rear stabilizer bar

Fuel

• Fuel type: gas
• Fuel type: premium unleaded (recommended)
• Fuel tank capacity: 18.5 gal.
• Range in miles (cty/hwy): N/A

Mechanical Options

• 6-Speed Automatic Transmission

Safety

Safety & Security

• 4-wheel ABS
• Front and rear head airbags
• Dual front and dual rear side-mounted airbags
• Child seat anchors
• Remote anti-theft alarm system
• Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
• Rear door child safety locks
• Daytime running lights
• Engine immobilizer
• Front fog/driving lights
• Auto delay off headlamps
• Dusk sensing headlamps
• 2 front headrests
• 2 rear headrests
• Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
• Rear center 3-point belt
• Front and rear seatbelt pretensioners
• Turn signal mirrors
• Stability control
• Traction control
• Electronic brakeforce distribution
• Emergency interior trunk release
• Front height adjustable headrests
• Rear height adjustable headrests
• Post-collision safety system
• Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
• Driver head restraint whiplash protection system
• Tire pressure monitoring

Interior

Front Seats

• Front head room: 38.0 in.
• Front leg room: 42.2 in.
• Front shoulder room: 57.0 in.
• Multi-level heating passenger seat
• 8 -way power passenger seat
• 8 -way power driver seat
• Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
• Multi-level heating driver seat
• Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
• Height adjustable driver seat
• Height adjustable passenger seat
• Leather
• Bucket front seats

Rear Seats

• Rear head room: 36.8 in.
• Rear leg room: 38.8 in.
• Rear shoulder room: 56.4 in.
• Split-folding rear seatback
• Folding with storage and pass-thru center armrest
• Rear ventilation ducts with fan control

Power Features

• Remote power door locks
• Power mirrors
• Heated mirrors
• 4 one-touch power windows

Convenience

• Cruise control
• Front console with storage
• Front and rear cupholders
• Front and rear door pockets
• Overhead console with storage
• Retained accessory power
• Front seatback storage
• Power steering
• Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
• 12V front and 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
• Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Comfort

• Interior air filtration
• Dual zone climate controls – driver and passenger
• Cooled storage compartment
• Alloy trim on center console
• Alloy trim on dash
• Alloy and leather trim on doors
• Front and rear reading lights
• Alloy and leather trim on shift knob
• Leather steering wheel
• Front and rear floor mats
• Turn signal in mirrors
• Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
• Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Memorized settings

• Memorized settings for 2 drivers

Instrumentation

• Clock
• Tachometer
• Trip computer
• Low fuel level warning

In Car Entertainment

• Diversity antenna
• 9 total speakers
• AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo
• XM satellite radio
• Adjustable speed sensitive volume control
• Auxiliary audio input and iPod integration
• 3 Months of provided satellite radio service
• Radio data system
• USB connection

Telematics

• Pre-wired for phone
• OnStar telecommunications service
• Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone

Interior Options

• U-Rail Rear Cargo Management System

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Saab has released the price details on its latest model 2011 Saab 9-5, priced at just £26,495 OTR.