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2004 Saab 9-5 Review
Comfortable, luxurious, sporty and Swedish.
2004 9-5 Review Summary & Specifications
The Saab 9-5 doesn't look like other cars. It's fast and luxurious. It feels very stable on the highway and has a comfortable, well-designed interior. The wagons have a flat load floor and add a ton of cargo space.Aero and Arc models work great with the optional automatic transmission, which is smooth and responsive. The five-speed automatic works well with the Saab turbocharged engines, eliminating some of the legendary Saab quirkiness, although longtime Saab owners may prefer the 5-speed manual. The Saab 9-5 Aero is our favorite. It's stylish, comfortable, luxurious, fast, and great fun to drive. If you like the performance of a turbocharged engine, the 9-5 Aero is a real winner.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | Comfortable, luxurious, sporty and Swedish. |
| Model Lineup | Saab 9-5 Arc ($34,430); Aero ($39,465); Linear SportWagon ($32,220); Arc SportWagon ($35,140); Aero SportWagon ($40,170) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.3-liter turbocharged dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed Sensotronic automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 185-hp 2.3-liter DOHC 16-valve turbocharged inline-4; 220-hp 2.3-liter DOHC 16-valve turbocharged inline-4; 250-hp 2.3-liter DOHC 16-valve turbocharged inline-4 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags, front side-impact head and thorax airbags, active head restraints, Saab Safeseat with anti-submarining feature, seat belt pretensioners, rear fog lights ABS, traction control, electronic stability control |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | none |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Trollhattan, Sweden |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-SAAB-USA |
| Manufacturer URL | www.saabusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 32220 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Saab 9-5 Arc SportWagon ($35,140) |
| Standard Equipment | walnut interior trim, leather upholstery, color-matched body trim, integrated antenna in rear glass, heated front seats, automatic dual-zone climate control, cabin air filter, power windows, power heated mirrors, power central locking with keyless remote, double sun visors, dual illuminated vanity mirrors, refrigerated glove box, floor mats, cruise control, tilt/telescope, leather-trimmed steering wheel, shift knob and handbrake lever, Harman Kardon AM/FM/CD/cassette with steering wheel-mounted audio controls, power sunroof, front and rear fog lights, headlamp washer/wipers, front cornering lights, side guidance reverse lights, Night Panel |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | premium package ($1,495) includes auto dimming rearview mirror with integrated garage door opener and digital compass, three-position memory function on the driver's seat and an upgraded nine-speaker, 200-watt Harmon Kardon stereo system; Sensotronic 5-speed automatic transmission ($1,350); ventilated seats ($995); metallic paint ($500) |
| Destination Charge | 695 |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 40175 |
| Horse Power | 220 @ 5500 |
| Torque | 228 @ 1900-4500 |
| Fuel Economy | 19/29 |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 |
| Length/Width/Height | 190.1/70.5/57.0 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 37.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.7/NA/42.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.2/NA/36.6 |
| Trunk Volume | 73 |
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| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson strut with coil springs, twin-pipe gas shocks, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link with coil springs, gas shocks, inner and outer anti-roll bars |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 3730 |
| Stock Tires | P215/55VR16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 |
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