2006 Saab 9-5 Review
Introduction
The 2006 9-5 is manufactured in SWEDEN for Saab. It is Saab's entry into the SEDAN 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $34,100 USD in 2006.
9-5 Dimensions
The 2006 9-5 has standard length of 190.40 inches and a width of 70.50 inches. The 9-5 rides 57.20 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 6.30 inches. Front headroom is 37.10 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the 9-5 a radius of 37.10 inches. It uses 235/45R17 tires with a wheelbase of 106.40 inches.
Drivetrain
The 9-5 comes standard with a 5-Speed Automatic transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3470 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The 9-5's standard 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO engine has been measured to get 18 - 21 miles/gallon city driving using a 18.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The 9-5 retails for $34,100 USD with a invoice price of $31,884 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $720 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Traction Control. 9-5 optional equipment may include Electronic Parking Aid, Voice Activated Telephone, Navigation Aid, Telematics System, Front Cooled Seat.
Exterior color choices include Black, Chili Red Metallic, Fusion Blue Metallic, Jet Black Metallic, Laser Red, Nocturne Blue Metallic, Parchment Silver Metallic, Polar White, Silver Metallic, Smoke Beige Metallic, Steel Gray Metallic with interior choices of Granite Gray Leather Interior, Granite Gray/Obsidian Black Leather Interior, Obsidian Black Sport Leather Interior, Sand Beige Leather Interior. The 9-5 seats 5 people with 42.40 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is 48 months or 50,000 miles. It also comes with a 48 month/50,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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