For release: June 7, 2006
2007 SAAB 9-5
New for 2007
- 9-5 Anniversary Special Edition (midyear)
- Aero Package replaces Sport Package
Model Lineup
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2007 SAAB 9-5: A BENCHMARK FOR MIDSIZE LUXURY AND PERFORMANCE
The 2007 9-5 lineup continues to offer a well-rounded package of performance, luxury and value in the midsize sport sedan category.
Because the 2006 9-5 underwent a thorough refresh, changes for 2007 are minimal. An Anniversary Special Edition debuts midyear, featuring Ice Blue Metallic exterior paint, a specific leather interior and 17-inch wheels.
The 2007 9-5 Sedan and SportCombi feature a sophisticated, aircraft-inspired design inside and out, and both models have optional Aero and Visibility Packages.
The Aero Package includes a sport chassis, sport seats, metallic interior trim and an “Aero” badge; the Visibility Package offers Xenon headlamps, rain-sensing wipers and rear parking assist.
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 manual five-speed or optional automatic Sentronic transmissions.
As in 2006, the front suspension benefits from increased spring rates on the sport chassis, increased damping on the sport and standard chassis, and a larger anti-roll bar on the standard chassis. The power steering system was recalibrated to increase steering effort and improve feedback and precision.
The rear suspension features a larger anti-roll bar and softer springs on the standard chassis, reduced toe-in for more predictable behavior, and increased track. Damping has been increased on the standard and sport chassis.
The 9-5 Sedan and SportCombi ride on new 235/45 R17 all-season tires and 17 x 7.5-inch alloy wheels.
Standard equipment
Although the Sedan and SportCombi come with unique equipment and appointments, both versions have the following standard features:
- Leather-appointed seating
- Leather-wrapped sport steering wheel
- Cooled and lockable glove compartment
- Dual-zone automatic climate control with cabin filter
- Power-adjustable front seats with driver’s side three-position memory
- Power windows with express-down in front
- Power operated and heated exterior mirrors
- CD audio system with six-disc in-dash changer
- Integrated audio controls on steering wheel
- Saab Information Display with trip computer
- Split-folding rear seat
- Rear-seat center arm rest with pass-through ( Sedan )
- Central locking with remote
- Anti-theft alarm with immobilizer
- No-charge scheduled maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles.
Additionally, all 9-5 models benefit from the following standard safety features:
- Dual adaptive front air bags
- Head/torso side air bags (front seats)
- Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)
- 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”)
- Passenger Sensing System
OnStar-equipped 9-5s will feature OnStar digital equipment. This includes 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. For more information about OnStar, see the OnStar Overview in the Product Information Guide Corporate Book.
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Contact:
Jan-Willem Vester
Saab Communications
Phone: 313-667-6601
Fax: 313-667-8903
E-mail: jan-willem.vester@gm.com
Online: http://media.saab.com
GM of Canada Communications
Tony LaRocca
Phone: 905-644-1804
Fax: 905-644-3873
E-mail: tony.larocca@gm.com
Carlos Gelista
GM de Mexico Communications
Phone: 011- 5255-5901- 3050
E-mail: carlos.gelista@gm.com
SPECIFICATIONS
(See GM of Canada section for Canadian product information.)
Overview
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Models: |
Saab 9-5 Sedan and SportCombi |
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Body style / driveline: |
5-passenger sedan and wagon, front-wheel drive |
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EPA vehicle class: |
midsize sedan and wagon |
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Manufacturing location: |
Trollhättan , Sweden |
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Key competitors: |
BMW 5 Series, Audi A6, Volvo S60/S80 |
Engines
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Type: |
2.3L inline 4-cylinder |
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Displacement (cu in / cc): |
140 / 2290 |
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Bore & stroke (in / mm): |
3.54 x 3.54 / 90 x 90 |
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Block material: |
cast iron |
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Cylinder head material: |
light alloy, cross flow type |
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Valvetrain: |
DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
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Ignition system: |
Saab Trionic-7 with direct ignition |
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Fuel delivery: |
multi-port injection |
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Compression ratio: |
9.3:1 |
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Aspiration: |
water-cooled turbocharger with APC charge pressure control, intercooler |
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Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): |
260 / 194 @ 5300 |
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Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): |
258 / 350 @ 1900-4000 |
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Recommended fuel: |
unleaded 87-93 octane |
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Maximum engine speed (rpm): |
6000 |
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Estimated fuel economy, Manual transmission |
20 / 30 / 24 ( Sedan and SportCombi, man) |
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Automatic transmission (mpg / hwy / combined): |
18 / 28 / 22 (automatic)* |
* -- Preliminary
Transmissions
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Type: |
5-speed manual, front-wheel drive, fully synchronized 5-speed with hydraulically actuated clutch |
5-speed automatic, front-wheel drive, electronically controlled 5-speed with shift programs: normal, manual and sport; and direct mechanical lock-up in third, fourth and fifth gears |
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Gear ratios (:1): |
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First: |
3.38 |
4.68 |
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Second: |
1.76 |
2.94 |
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Third: |
1.18 |
1.92 |
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Fourth: |
0.89 |
1.30 |
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Fifth: |
0.66 |
1.00 |
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Reverse: |
3.17 |
3.18 |
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Final drive ratio: |
4.05 |
2.44 |
Chassis/Suspension
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Front: |
MacPherson struts, lower wishbone, coil springs with twin-pipe gas shock absorbers, stabilizer bars, integrated wheel bearings |
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Rear: |
independent, multilink with inner and outer stabilizer bars, coil springs, gas shock absorbers |
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Traction control: |
electronic traction control system |
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Steering type: |
power-assisted rack and pinion, impact-collapsible steering column |
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Steering ratio: |
15.9:1 |
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Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: |
2.9 |
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Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m): |
37.1 / 11.3 |
Brakes
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Type: |
4-wheel disc with power assist and ABS, dual diagonal with 4 electronic channels, electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), self-adjusting, asbestos-free pads, ventilated front discs, solid rear discs |
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Disc diameter (in / mm): |
front: 12.05 / 306 |
Wheels/Tires
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Wheel size and type: |
17 X 7.5-inch alloy wheels |
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Tires: |
235/45 R17 94V all-season radial tires |
Dimensions
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Exterior |
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Wheelbase (in / mm): |
106.4 / 2703 |
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Overall length (in / mm): |
190.4 / 4836 ( Sedan ) |
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Overall width (in / mm): |
70.5 / 1792 |
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Overall height (in / mm): |
57.2 / 1454 ( Sedan ) |
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Track (in / mm): |
front: 59.9 / 1522; rear: 59.9 / 1522 |
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Curb weight (lb / kg): |
3470 / 1295 (manual Sedan ) |
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Weight distribution (% front / rear): |
60 / 40 |
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Drag coefficient (cd): |
0.29 ( Sedan ) |
Interior
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Seating capacity (front / rear): |
2 / 3 |
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Headroom (in / mm): |
front: 38.7 / 983 ( Sedan ) |
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Legroom (in / mm): |
front: 42.4 / 1077 |
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Shoulder room (in / mm): |
front: 56.9 / 1445 ( Sedan ) |
Capacities
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EPA passenger volume |
96.2 / 2724 ( Sedan ) |
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EPA interior volume |
112.1 / 3255 ( Sedan ) |
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Cargo volume (cu ft / L): |
15.9 / 450 ( Sedan ) |
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Fuel tank (gal / L): |
18.5 / 70 |
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Engine oil (qt / L): |
4.1 / 4 |
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Cooling system (qt / L): |
7.8 / 7.4 |
Note: Information shown is current at time of publication.