Discreet Facelift For Saab 9-3 And New Engines For Saab 9-5

Saab will present at the Paris Salon a facelift ready for  9-3, and two engines, diesel and gasoline, for his elder brother, 9-5.

Because it will pass at least two years until the public will get the next generation 9-3, Saab has decided to maintain public interest in the current model.As a result, the Paris Motor Show will be  the right oportunity to prezent a facelift in the youngest range.

Scandinavian automaker chose only a discreet retouching, anything that does not alter the design model. S modify aerodynamics. However, the facelift brings a set of wheels with three rays, 16 and 18 inches, whose design is an evocation of the past.

But major changes are hidden under the hood, where the full range of gasoline engines  has improved the consumption performance by 7%. No TTiD 1.9 diesel has not been forgotten, facelift  bringing an engine of 180 HP, a  fuel consumption of only 4.5 liters  and emissions of just 119 g / mile, a significant reduction from 5.6 litres/60 mile  and 149 g / mile.

Diesel versions of 120 HP and 150 were replaced with newer alternatives 130 and 160 HP, which gives values of consumption and emissions  same as top diesel. Petrol and diesel range will be assisted by a new automatic transmission with six reports.

Saab has revised the list of features of Scandinavian design, providing as standard warmed seats now, Bluetooth connectivity and a gear change indicator.

New Saab 9-5 Engines

The automaker recently bought by Spyker will introduce this fall  two new versions of the current 9-5. Diesel sedan gets a 2.0 TTiD 190 HP and a 1.6T petrol unit of 180 HP. Diesel model can propel up to 60 mph in less than nine seconds and promises an average consumption of 6 liters per 60 miles, with emissions of 159 g / mile.

On the other hand, petrol unit offers 230 Nm on a range of speeds generally between 2200 and 5300 rpm, and promises the same time an average consumption of 7.8 litres/60 miles, with emissions of 179 g / mile.  With the new engines, the Saab 9-5 offers its customers a little more generous color palette with 11 shades, as well as Adaptive Cruise Control.