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2004 Saab 9-5
Date Published: 7/03/08

2004 Saab 9-5
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MSRP:
$32,360 - 40,370

Invoice:
$30,431 - 37,758

Class:
Premium Midsize Car
2004 Saab 9-5
Expert Rating Summary
Category Linear wgn, man. Rating (See All
Ratings)
Premium Midsize Car Average Rating
Acceleration 6 6.4
Fuel Economy 6 4.6
Ride Quality 8 7
Steering/Handling/Braking 6 6.8
Quietness 6 6.7
Controls 6 6.7
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 7 7.2
Room/Comfort (rear) 7 5.6
Cargo Room 5 4
Value within Class 3 5.8
Total Score: 60 60.8
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2004 Saab 9-5 Review
Saab's flagship line loses its available V6 engine for 2004. The 9-5 comes in three models: base Linear, luxury-oriented Arc, and sporty Aero. Arc and Aero come in both sedan and station wagon form, Linear as a wagon only. All have a turbocharged 2.3-liter 4-cyl engine. Linears have 185 hp, Arcs 220, Aeros 250. A 200-hp turbo V6 previously powered the Arc. Aeros have a sport suspension, plus 17-inch wheels vs. the other models' 16s, though 17s are now optional on Arc. All come with 5-speed manual transmission or optional 5-speed automatic, which can be shifted manually via buttons on the steering-wheel spokes. Standard equipment includes ABS, traction/antiskid control, and front head-and-torso side airbags. Side curtain and rear side airbags are unavailable. All 9-5s have leather upholstery; Arc and Aero have heated front seats, which are optional on Linear. Aero comes standard with OnStar assistance, which is optional on the others. Ventilated front seats are optional on Aero. Wagons do not offer 3rd-row seating.
News
A redesigned 9-5 is apparently still on for 2006. Sedan and wagon body styles will return on one of two GM foundations. The more likely candidate is a much-modified version of the 9-3's Epsilon front-drive platform, but the next 9-5 could also introduce the new Zeta architecture developed by GM's Australian subsidiary, Holden. Though Zeta is designed mainly for larger rear-drive cars, including a future Buick Park Avenue replacement and the next Pontiac GTO, a Saab version would likely have all-wheel drive and a high-power V6, possibly a V8. Upcoming auto show concepts may give a hint of what's in store for Saab showrooms.
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