2005 SAAB 9-5 DRIVING EXCITEMENT 4 CONTROL 14 SAFETY 20 VERSATILITY 24 ENTERTAINMENT AND UTILITY 32 SAAB FORMS 42 AERO 52 ACCESSORIES 60 OWNERSHIP 68 COLOURS 71 What if? When you drive a Saab for the first time you’ll notice something very special: it’s different. After all, inde- pendent thinking, always asking “what if?” is at the very heart of who we are. Resulting in sporty, spirited cars with functionality that will surprise you. This has been our approach since the very first Saab more than half a century ago. Creating uncon- ventional solutions that you’ll appreciate with every mile behind the wheel. The Saab 9-5 is a brilliant example. Take a closer look and explore all the ways this car is different – and just right for you. 3 Why not a car for everyday inspiration? Imagine a car that really brings it all together. That inspires. With everything you need to actively engage every day. Now take the Saab 9-5 for a spin. You’ve probably found your car. The turbo power, the agility and the impressive response – fine-tuned for fast bends and miles of highway. Pure driving inspiration. It’s all there. In a spacious car filled with ingenious convenience. And for even more room and utility, simply choose the versatile Wagon version. A car designed for all the good things in life. A true driver’s environment It will strike you immediately. That special feeling behind the wheel in a Saab 9-5. Inviting and yet so focused. Perfectly designed around you, almost like a cockpit. The harmonious Scandinavian design integrates function and ergonomics with warmth and inspiration. The controls are within convenient reach and you have a good overview over the instruments and the road ahead. And don’t be surprised if it feels as though you’re driving on intuition. The Saab 9-5 conveys signals from the chassis, engine and brakes as distinctly as it responds to your commands. The comfortable yet firm seat is purposely designed to support this silent communication. A vitalising contact between you, the car and the road. Night Panel – a unique Saab feature designed to facilitate night driving, reflecting our aircraft heritage. Press a button and the instrument panel, except for the speedometer fades out. When a function requires your attention the relevant instrument immediately lights up. ComSense – system that reduces the risk of distraction by briefly delaying lower priority alerts when the brakes or turn indicators are acti- vated. Helps you stay focused, for example when turning, overtaking or approaching a crossing. 6 7 You’ll recognise a Saab engine the moment you press the accelerator. Power, vitality and instant response. Exactly what you need for impressive acceleration and reassuring overtaking capacity. It’s a result of our strong belief in the importance of high torque from low and medium revs. And precisely what you appreciate in everyday driving. In the Saab 9-5, turbocharging makes all this possible. We revolutionised turbo technology over 25 years ago – and have been refining it ever since. Try any Saab 9-5 engine and experience the perfection. 8 9 Turbocharged petrol engines Choosing among our four petrol engines is simply a matter of how much power and responsiveness you want. If you’re looking for real excitement, try the 2.3-litre Turbo. An inspiring 220 bhp engine that encourages active driving. For even more exhilaration, go straight to the high-performance Saab 9-5 Aero. Press the accelerator and you’ll experience our most powerful engine, with 250 bhp and a massive 350 Nm of torque from just 1900 r/min. Equipped with a manual transmission, you also get an overboost function that pumps out no less than 370 Nm for 20 seconds. Turbocharged diesel engines Your driving style will help you choose between our two turbodiesel engines. Both are alert, economical and powerful from low revs. Yet with very different natures. The smooth 2.2 TiD is engineered for agile overtaking and long-legged cruising. Fuel consumption in highway driving is only 5.2 litres/100 km. You can drive more than 1000 kilometres before it’s time to refuel. For really advanced and sporty characteristics choose our high- performance 176 bhp 3.0 TiD. A true powerpack with amazing response, providing a massive torque of 350 Nm, on a par with our most powerful petrol engine as fitted in the Aero. Manual, automatic or both? Sometimes manual transmission feels right. Sometimes automatic. In the Saab 9-5 you can have both. With our sporty Sentronic automatic transmission you can shift manually with paddles on the steering wheel. And when your mood calls for a more relaxed driving style, just let the smooth 5-speed auto transmission do the work for you. Engine technology – all Saab engines are transversely mounted and Saab Trionic – our very own engine management system for petrol engines. It controls Sentronic – 5-speed automatic transmission that allows manual gearchanges. With the equipped with a turbocharger, charge air cooler, double overhead camshafts turbocharger pressure, ignition and sequential fuel injection. The integrated Saab Direct lever in M, you can change up and down using paddles on the steering wheel. The current (single on the 2.2 TiD), four valves per cylinder, dual balancer shafts and Ignition system also controls the combustion process inside each cylinder by monitoring gear is indicated in the instrument panel. With the lever in D, the transmission shifts auto- hydraulic engine mountings. ionisation. matically. Optional on all petrol engines. The 2.2 TiD is available with regular automatic transmission. 10 11 2.0t (150 bhp/240 Nm) 2.3t (185 bhp/280 Nm) 2.3T (220 bhp/310 Nm) 2.3 Aero (250 bhp/350 Nm) 2.2 TiD (120 bhp/280 Nm) 3.0 TiD (176 bhp/350 Nm) Sedan Man./Auto. Sedan Man./Auto. Sedan Man./Auto. Sedan Man./Auto. Sedan Man./Auto. Sedan Man. Top speed, km/h 215/210 Top speed, km/h 230/225 Top speed, km/h 235/230 Top speed, km/h 250/250 Top speed, km/h 200/195 Top speed, km/h 215 0–100 km/h, sec 9.8/11.6 0–100 km/h, sec 8.3/9.5 0–100 km/h, sec 7.8/8.7 0–100 km/h, sec 6.9/8.2 0–100 km/h, sec 11.0/13.0 0–100 km/h, sec 9.3 60–100 km/h, sec 60–100 km/h, sec 60–100 km/h, sec 60–100 km/h, sec 60–100 km/h, sec 60–100 km/h, sec (4th gear, man.) 9.6/– (4th gear, man.) 7.9/– (4th gear, man.) 7.5/– (4th gear, man.) 6.5/– (4th gear, man.) 8.4/– (4th gear, man.) 7.5 Wagon Man./Auto. Wagon Man./Auto. Wagon Man./Auto. Wagon Man./Auto. Wagon Man./Auto. Wagon Man. Top speed, km/h 210/205 Top speed, km/h 225/220 Top speed, km/h 230/225 Top speed, km/h 245/245 Top speed, km/h 195/190 Top speed, km/h 210 0–100 km/h, sec 10.2/12.5 0–100 km/h, sec 8.8/9.9 0–100 km/h, sec 8.3/9.2 0–100 km/h, sec 7.3/8.5 0–100 km/h, sec 11.9/13.5 0–100 km/h, sec 9.8 60–100 km/h, sec 60–100 km/h, sec 60–100 km/h, sec 60–100 km/h, sec 60–100 km/h, sec 60–100 km/h, sec (4th gear, man.) 10.4/– (4th gear, man.) 8.7/ – (4th gear, man.) 8.2/– (4th gear, man.) 6.9/– (4th gear, man.) 9.1/– (4th gear, man.) 7.7 12 13 What if sporty Driving a Saab 9-5 is a genuinely rewarding experience. It’s a feeling that’s hard to explain but crystal clear behind the wheel. The sporty spirit, the consistent behaviour and the immediate sense of control. handling meant The secret lies in the responsive chassis and the advanced electronic systems, perfectly tuned to work in harmony with the power source. It’s a piece of beautiful engineering – offering fun-to-drive qualities safer driving? that are also vital for safer driving. 14 15 A road-hugging experience The Saab 9-5 will most likely surprise you. You enter a spacious and comfortable car. But once on the road, you experience the agility you would only expect from a smaller car. The responsive chassis with its multi-link rear axle is fine-tuned to balance sporti- ness with comfort. Precise steering adds to the inspiring feeling. And it’s all wrapped in a dynamic car design with advanced aerodynamics for reassuring stability, especially at higher speeds. All so you can drive with greater safety and control, and without tiring. A sophisticated Electronic Stability Program (ESP) boosts driving excitement and safety even further. Perfectly engineered to support enthusiastic driving – without interfering. ESP – Electronic Stability Program. Standard on all Saab 9-5 models. Compares the car’s movements with steering wheel input. Any tendency to skid triggers the system to brake one or more wheels and, if necessary, reduce the throttle opening. Includes an anti-spin function that distributes drive force to the wheel with the best grip, reducing the risk of spinning when accelerating on a slippery surface. If desired, ESP can be switched off. 16 17 ABS – Anti-lock Braking System. Makes sure the wheels Brake with confidence Enlightening visibility Bi-xenon headlamps – give a broader low beam and better do not lock during braking.