| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 |
| Make | Saab |
| Model | 9-5 |
| Style | Aero 4dr Sedan AWD (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6A) |
| Base MSRP | $50,390 |
| Options on test vehicle | Navigation Radio With 8-Inch Color Screen ($2,395); Technology Package ($1,695 -- includes adaptive bi-xenon headlights, parking sensors, head-up display and lane-departure warning system); 19-Inch Wheels and Summer Tires ($750). |
| As-tested MSRP | $55,230 |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Drive type | All-wheel Drive |
| Engine type | Turbocharged, port-injected V6 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 2,792cc (170 cu-in) |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, four valves per cylinder, variable intake-valve timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 9.5 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6,500 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 300 @ 5,500 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 295 @ 2,000 |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission type | Six-speed automatic with console shifter and steering-mounted paddles with sport/competition modes |
| Chassis | |
|---|---|
| Suspension, front | Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, driver-adjustable three-mode variable dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent multilink, coil springs, driver-adjustable three-mode variable dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Speed-proportional power steering |
| Tire brand | Goodyear |
| Tire model | Eagle F1 |
| Tire type | Summer front and rear |
| Tire size, front | P245/40R19 98Y |
| Tire size, rear | P245/40R19 98Y |
| Wheel size | 19-by-9.6 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Cast aluminum |
| Brakes, front | 13.3-inch ventilated cast-iron discs with single-piston sliding calipers |
| Brakes, rear | 12.4-inch ventilated cast-iron discs with single-piston sliding calipers |
| Track Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 2.5 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 4.3 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 6.4 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 9.4 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 14.6 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 95.9 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 29 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 113 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | Stability on: 0.86; Stability off 0.87 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | Stability on: 66; Stability off 67.5 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 21.7 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 74.7 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 66.4 |
| Test Driver Ratings & Comments | |
|---|---|
| Acceleration comments | Highly responsive to pedal overlap at the start. Remarkably linear power delivery and smooth upshifts. Manual shifts are too delayed to be of use here. Obviously with AWD, there was no chance of wheelspin. |
| Braking comments | Excellent consistency and despite 58 percent front weight bias, remarkable flat cornering attitude. Medium/firm pedal and no fade whatsoever. |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: Excellent balance with very mild understeer -- I assume there's some power being shifted around, but I couldn't sense it at all. It just goes where it's pointed without drama. Also, couldn't detect any interference from ESC-on laps. Slalom: Trustworthy, crisp turn-in, takes a set quickly and transitions as well. Again, very neutral behavior but for the last two cones where it began to understeer mildly so I stood on the gas, which helped the front tires pull the car past the timing lights. This is a well-sorted chassis and all-wheel-drive system. |
| Testing Conditions | |
|---|---|
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 60.1 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 39.2 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 2.5 head/cross |
| Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 17 city/27 highway/20 combined |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 18.6 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 18.5 |
| Dimensions & Capacities | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 4,250 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 4,251 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 58.3/41.7 |
| Length (in.) | 197.2 |
| Width (in.) | 73.3 |
| Height (in.) | 57.8 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 111.7 |
| Track, front (in.) | 62.4 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 62.4 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 38.1 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 42.2 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 38.8 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 37.6 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 36.3 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 57.0 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 56.4 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 18.2 |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 10 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Dual front and dual rear |
| Head airbags | Front and rear |
| Antilock brakes | Four-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Traction control |
| Stability control | Stability control |
| Rollover protection | Side curtain airbag rollover sensor |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Tire-pressure monitoring |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not tested |
| IIHS offset | Not tested |
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