When did the Saab 9-5 Tid Vector come out?
The future of Saab starts here. Now the firm has broken its ties with Subaru, it’s promising forthcoming models will be much bolder to look at and sportier to drive – vital if the struggling brand is to attract more buyers. Launched in 2001, the 9-5 should have made way for an all-new car by now.
What kind of engine does a Saab 9-5 have?
Under the bonnet, the 2.2 and 3.0-litre diesels have been replaced by the 150bhp 1.9-litre co-developed by Fiat and General Motors – although GM’s 3.0 V6 won’t be offered, leaving the 9-5 out of step in the performance stakes.
Which is better Audi A6 or Saab 9-5 Tid?
As 70 per cent of 9-5 customers will be company car drivers, this is important. Safety kit still impresses, with standard stability control and active headrests, plus a five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating. And with prices from £21,500, the basic TiD is £4,000 less than Audi’s A6 2.0 TDI.
The future of Saab starts here. Now the firm has broken its ties with Subaru, it’s promising forthcoming models will be much bolder to look at and sportier to drive – vital if the struggling brand is to attract more buyers. Launched in 2001, the 9-5 should have made way for an all-new car by now.
What was the first year of the Saab 9 5?
Saab badged the model as the Saab 9 5, but consistently advertised it as the Saab 9-5, pronounced “nine five” rather than “ninety-five”. This model should not be confused with the Saab 95, produced from 1959 to 1978. The first generation 9-5 was available with sedan and station wagon body styles.
What was the drag coefficient of the Saab 95?
This model should not be confused with the Saab 95, produced from 1959 to 1978. The first generation 9-5 was available with sedan and station wagon body styles. Aerodynamically, the sedan’s drag coefficient is 0.29, and the station wagon’s is 0.31 (U.S. version 0.33).
What kind of transmission does a Saab 9-5 have?
The 9-5 was available with an Aisin AW 4-speed (50-42LE) automatic transmission saab reference FA47; from 1997 until 2001, when a new Aisin AW unit replaced the dated four-speed automatic with a five-speed automatic. A five-speed manual transmission is fitted as standard to the base models and the Aero.
What kind of emissions does a Saab 9-5 have?
CO2 (carbon dioxide), mileage, fuel economy and other emissions data for Saab 9-5 cars. Compare? Compare? Compare? Compare? Compare?
Is the Auto Express on a Saab 9-5?
An auto is optional. In a bid to give the 9-5 sportier handling, the firm has stiffened the suspension and added thicker anti-roll bars, while the top-spec Aero rides 10mm lower and gets larger 17-inch alloys. But head on to a twisty road and you’ll find this hasn’t achieved the desired effect.
How to change fuel filter in Saab 9-5 Aero?
1. Fit a new fuel filter. Fit and tighten the filter clamp. Make note of the direction of flow. 2. Remove the plugs. Connect the fuel lines to the fuel filter with quick couplings. 3. Check for leaks around the fuel line’s quick couplings on the fuel filter when the engine is running. 2005 Saab 9-5 Aero auto.
Is the Saab 9-3 vector a good car?
The ride is by no means harsh, but the 9-3 Vector thuds over large bumps. There’s a precision in the chassis that the old 9-3 was missing. With the old car’s combination of torque steer and copious body roll, you’d aim for a turn apex and hope you got within five feet of it. The new car slices right to it.
CO2 (carbon dioxide), mileage, fuel economy and other emissions data for Saab 9-5 cars. Compare? Compare? Compare? Compare? Compare?
Why did Saab not make a 9-3 hatchback?
Saab designers have their reasons for dissing the hatch. Although many of us thought the hatchback gave the 9-3 a practical edge, Saab says a majority of folks with 30 grand to spend on their cars think hatchbacks look cheap.