2010 Saab 9-5 – Finally The Saab Is Here

First Look

Probably, we simply should be happy that we are seeing the 2010 Saab 9-5. After the bankruptcy troubles of General Motors, the company was planning either to completely shut the Saab or to sell it. GM Bought Saab way back in 1980 and it looked as if it will face extinction this year, but the Dutch car manufacturer Spyker came at the right time and saved it. As a result of which we are seeing the very first Saab car under he new ownership in the form of 2010 Saab 9-5.

It should be noted that the new 9-5 hasn’t shaken its ties with GM completely. As a matter of fact the 9-5 which was designed during the occupancy of GM shares its certain groundwork with the Regal and Buick LaCrosse. But, thanks to its styling nods from the 2006 Saab Aero X concept car, the all new 2010 Saab 9-5 that we have is a lot more sleek and slippery, having a wraparound greenhouse.

What’s New for 2010 Saab 9-5?

The 2010 Saab 9-5 is a completely redesigned vehicle. The wagon body style for the 9-5 has been omitted this time, but is expected to return soon.

Body Styling and Features

The 2010 Saab 9-5 is available only in single sedan body style and even comes in a single Aero trim level. The well-appointed Aero trim level comes with an 18-inch alloy wheels, adaptive bi-xenon headlights, an adaptive suspension, dual-zone automatic climate control, complete power accessories, leather upholstery, a chilled glovebox, driver seat memory, power-adjustable heated front seats, auto-dimming mirrors, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, keyless entry/ignition, heated external mirrors, rear and front parking sensors, Bluetooth, a nine-speaker MP3/CD player having satellite radio, OnStar and a USB port.

There is an optional Rear Passenger package that includes rear climate controls and a back seat entertainment system having dual screens. The technology package of the car brings lane-departure warning system and a head-up display. Some other separate options includes 19 inch alloy wheels, a U-rail cargo management system, a Harman Kardon surround-sound audio system, a navigation system having a 40GB music server and ventilated front seats.

Under The Hood

The 2010 Saab 9-5 is powered by a turbocharged 2.8-liter V6 engine which generates maximum power of 300 hp and maximum torque of 295 pound-feet. The V6 engine here is mated with a six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift control; this also is the only transmission available here and takes the power to all four wheels of the car. The estimated acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph is around 6.9 seconds, which clearly is a tad under average for cars in this class.

Safety Equipments

The 2010 Saab 9-5 comes loaded with standard safety equipments like front seat side airbags, antilock brakes, active front head restraints, side curtain airbags, traction control and stability control.

Verdict

After quite a long wait and plenty of drama, the 2010 Saab 9-5 ultimately enters the market, but this long wait causes some shortcomings for the car and it falls just short of the competition.

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