MOTOR WORLD INFO ON 2011 SAAB 9-5
The name SAAB is actually an acronym. It comes from "Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget" which means "Swedish Aircraft Company." Saab can be traced back to its origin of Scandinavia. The original Svenska Aeroplan Aktie(B)olaget was established in 1937 with the express purpose of building aircraft for the Swedish Air Force.
After several years 2011 Saab represents one of the most anticipated new car.The overall body shape of this 2011 SAAB is new for the big sedan.This is the second generation Saab 9-5 which has finally arrived.The 2011 Saab 9-5 is based on General Motors new stretched Epsilon platform.It will be more spacious than the current model, perhaps offering as much interior space as the supremely efficient Saab 9000.2011 SAAB is a model that has been completely renovated and put the signature on a new standard for quality and refinement.This model dynamic character is emphasised by a falling roof-line that culminates in sweeping rear pillars which buttress into a slightly recessed rear screen.Saab’s new Dutch owner Victor Muller is an adamant and outspoken kind of car guy.Victor Muller says “This 9-5, as great as it is, is not the 9-5 I know that we can create in Sweden for the third generation five or six years from now, but it’s a bloody wonderful first product to have inherited right at the start of our ownership.”
SAAB says the Aero is the top of the range 9-5 sedan which will be powered by a 300-horsepower 2.8-liter V-6. A non-Aero 9-5 will launch shortly after the 9-5's brief 2010 model year.2011 Saab 9-5 Aero Turbo6 XWD Engine would be turbocharged V-6, 2.8 liters, 24v.The top speed of Saab would be 150 mph,Output will be 296 hp / 295 lb-ft,Weight is 4630 lb,0-60 MPH (est.): 6.7 sec,Base Price (est.) is $49,000,Price as Tested (est.)will be $55,000.
The 2011 Saab 9-5 is a dynamic car which is very well built, not quite yet at the Audi level of cabin refinement, but laced inside and out with that sturdy Scandinavian alternativeness that we’ve been missing in Saabs for some time.The 9-5 is with dominant color, apart from the soothing grays in the leather and dash of this tester on this cloudy Dutch day, is a vibrant, antifreeze green.This model no longer have a standard key infort for the ignition rather they have button start & stop with tiny light slots that glow green.All Saab 9-5 models have discreet electro-hydraulic handbrake.
This new model Saab 9-5 Saloon signals the start of a new era for the Saab brand.Its dramatic wraparound window graphic echoes Saab’s aviation heritage.The all new 9-5 heralds the introduction of a bold, more expressive design language.Rear passengers can listen to their own audio or watch a DVD. The rear seat entertainment unit in the back of the centre console accommodates audio controls and fold-out viewing screens are installed in the front seat-backs. Wired and Wireless headphones are provided for listening and viewing.
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