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The Saab 9-5 is an executive car that was produced by the Swedish automobile maker Saab….
| Saab 9-5 | |
|---|---|
| Class | Executive car (E) |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive (1997–2012) Transverse front-engine, four-wheel drive (2010–2012) |
| Chronology |
When did the Saab 9-3 Aero come out?
The 9-3 has changed little since its ‘03 introduction. The 9-7X dates back to the ‘02 Chevy TrailBlazer. And the 9-5 has been stuck in holding pattern since ‘98. I recently tested a 9-5 to see if the quirky car lives up to its high tech brand proposition.
What was the problem with the Saab 9-5?
86 Comments on “Saab 9-5 Aero Review…” Saab’s biggest problem is that GM thought it would be a great idea to take them over and build Vectra-platformed designermobiles on the cheap, sort of like IKEA on wheels. Of course, they thought Saab would then still appeal to its cliché customer base, i.e. the Granola-with-money crowd.
What does ESP do on a Saab 9-5?
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is standard on all 9-5 models for 2003. It helps drivers maintain control by selectively applying the brakes to individual wheels to correct a skid. The system also works when a slippery road causes the car to understeer.
How is the instrument panel on a Saab 9-5?
The 9-5’s instrument panel is utterly artless, a drab plastic escarpment with scatter-shot secondary controls. Buttons and knobs feel hollow to the touch, and a single cupholder collapses loosely out of the dash.
What kind of car is the Saab 9-5?
The Saab 9-5 comes as a sedan and station wagon. It was revised for 2002 and offers plenty of utility, safety and comfortably fast driving over all sorts of roads. However, the 9-5 has Saab’s oldest design and is not as refined as some competitors.
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is standard on all 9-5 models for 2003. It helps drivers maintain control by selectively applying the brakes to individual wheels to correct a skid. The system also works when a slippery road causes the car to understeer.
What kind of engine does a Saab Aero have?
The Aero has the hottest engine, stronger brakes, special suspension with ultra-wide high-performance tires on light alloy wheels and bolstered front sport seats. Newly available for the Aero are the ventilated front seats, which make hot weather driving more comfortable.
What causes Saab 9-5 Aero to understeer?
The system also works when a slippery road causes the car to understeer. Saab worked closely with Bosch, the German company that supplies the system, to achieve optimum tuning. Saab tested the system extensively in the slippery Scandinavian Arctic and at very high speeds at the Hockenheim racing circuit in Germany.