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.

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Saab 9-3 gets a facelift and more economic engines at the Paris Auto Show 2010. The interior design of the Swedish model will benefit from high quality materials.

Saab 9-3 facelift will debut at Paris Auto Show in this autumn. The model will get a look inspired by that of his older brother and will benefit from new and more economical engines. According to the first informations, the fuel consumption will be improved by 12% and the models aerodynamic will be refined. However, the gearbox will have new reports, and the used tires until now will be changed with a new model that, which will provide an additional fuel economy. The rear bumper will have a different form, and the doors will receive new decorations.

Besides the above changes, the model receives a set of 19 inch alloy wheels taken directly from his older brother, along with two new colors. Thus, the customers can order new Saab 9-3 facelift as a brown color and a new silver color. At the interior, the changes will be imperceptible, but some materials will be replaced with high quality components to bring the Swedish model closest to his rivals from the premium segment.

The range of engines of 9-3′s facelift will include both diesel engines that will provide 130 and 150 HP and also 2.0-liter gasoline engine that will provide a maximum of 220 HP. The diesel consumption was reduced by 12%, while their power has increased with 10 and 20 HP. The 1.9 TtiD unit with 180 HP will emits just 119 grams of CO2 per 0.6 mile.

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