Wednesday, March 24, 2010
The SAAB 9-5 price for UK's market was announced today and customers can already purchase them from dealerships.and prices start at £26,495 for an entry level model.
The 2010 Saab 95 is available in two trim levels, Vector SE and Aero, and a choice between various diesel and petrol engines. The diesel versions of the 2010 Saab 95 include the 2.0TiD with 160PS and the 2.0TTiD with 190PS. The petrol 2010 Saab 95 models are powered by either a 1.6T engine with 180PS,
Equipment and technology comes in two specifications; Vector SE and Aero, both with a selection of diesel and petrol engines. Both the 2.0 TiD diesel and 2.0-litre petrol engines are available from launch with the Vector SE trim and Saab will add a 1.6T petrol and 2.0TTiD twin turbo diesel for the 2011 model year. The 2.0
Press Release
Saab’s new 9-5 enters the UK market priced at just £26,495 OTR for the 2.0TiD
160PS Vector SE model, making it a highly competitive proposition for buyers in
the premium saloon sector. Cars are available to order from Saab dealerships
today.
Positioned by Saab as its top-of-the-line contender in the premium saloon
segment, the all-new 9-5 is the most technically advanced car ever produced by
the company. In addition to owning a very well equipped vehicle, customers
will gain a driving experience that matches the excitement of Saab’s bold
Scandinavian design language.
The range of high-tech features on offer includes: an aircraft inspired
head-up information display (HUD), adaptive headlights (Bi-xenon Smart Beam),
MP3/iPod integration, Harman Kardon audio system, DAB radio, adaptive cruise
control, DriveSense adaptive chassis with continuous damping control, keyless
entry and starting, dual-zone climate control, adaptive parking assistance, and
XWD with electronic LSD – the industry-leading all-wheel-drive system.
The all-turbo powertrain line-up carries forward Saab’s rightsizing engine
strategy, focusing on responsible performance through the development of highly
efficient and four cylinder turbo engines. Starting at 1.6-litres* (180PS) all
transmissions are six speed and with diesel power, CO2 emissions as low as 139
g/km are also on offer.
The full new 9-5 model range pricing in the UK is as follows:
| Trim | Fuel | Engine | On-the-Road |
| Vector SE | Diesel | 2.0TiD 160PS | £26,495 |
| 2.0TTiD 190PS MY11* | £28,495 | ||
| Petrol | 1.6T 180PS MY11 | £26,695 | |
| 2.0T 220PS | £28,195 | ||
| Aero | Diesel | 2.0TTiD 190PS MY11 | £31,495 |
| Petrol | 2.0T 220PS | £31,195 | |
| 2.8T 300PS | £37,995 |
The new Saab 9-5 features a generous array of standard equipment across the
range. There are two levels of specification:
Vector SE
The ‘Vector SE’ specification is the starting point for 9-5 ownership, and is
available to order at launch with the 2.0-litre TiD diesel engine or the
2.0-litre petrol engine. A 1.6T petrol and 2.0TTiD twin turbo diesel engine will
be available to order from model year 2011 (mid-2010). Highlights include
leather/textile comfort seats, auto dimming interior mirror, AUX & USB sockets
with MP3/iPod integration, bluetooth phone integration system, heated front
seats, keyless push button engine start/stop, park assist (front and rear), rain
sensor windscreen wipers, 17” alloy wheels, electronic climate control (dual
zone) and cruise control.
Aero
Saab customers can opt for the higher Aero specification with prices starting at
£31,195 for the 2.0T petrol engine, alongside the flagship 2.8T petrol engine
with XWD. The 2.0TTiD twin turbo diesel engine is available to order from model
year 2011 (mid-2010). In addition to the Vector SE’s standard features,
highlights include 19” alloy wheels, Aero front and rear bumpers, twin exposed
tailpipes, bi-xenon headlights, headlight washers, dual electric seats, leather
sport seats, alloy pedals and sport chassis.
UK Managing Director Jonathan Nash said: “We are very excited about the new
9-5 and we are confident it will be a great success for our dealers in the UK.
The new Saab 9-5 combines the emotional appeal of a contemporary, modern Saab
with all the rational appeal of a spacious five-seater premium saloon, with high
levels of standard equipment, innovative functional features and competitive
pricing.”
The Saab 9-5 will be built at Saab’s home plant in Trollhättan, where it has
been engineered and chiefly developed.
More about the new Saab 9-5 by going to www.saab.co.uk