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Thursday, June 16, 2011

2012 Saab 9-5 adds engine start/stop functionality and cuts CO2 emissions

Back in April I came across the Swedish specs for the upcoming Saab 9-5 SportCombi and started pondering why it was more fuel efficient than the Sedan. Now J Fan (Irishcarfan) has come up with the answer in the comments. According to a press release from Saab UK, the 2012 model year Saab will introduce engine start/stop functionality in the 9-5. The result is a CO2 emissions cut of 4.7 per cent across the model range. In addition to the stop/start system, a gear shift indicator will be fitted in the main instrument display for all manual transmission variants.

“The latest 9-5 range offers customer benefits across the board, with lower emissions, improved fuel consumption, enhanced cabin features and even better driving dynamics,” says Saab Great Britain Managing Director Charles Toosey. “The New 9-5 SportWagon is also a stunning addition to the range which substantially broadens the appeal of our product offer. It builds on Saab’s strong brand tradition for versatility, and will provide a compelling choice for customers who value distinctive design, premium quality and great flexibility.” 


The Saab 9-5 Sedan/Saloon with the 2.0-litre TiD engine with 160bhp will cut the emissions from 139g/km to only 125g/km. The SportCombi/SportWagon will achieve 128g/km. In other words, it's getting close to the magic 119g/km level!


Also worth noting is that British buyers will get both DAB digital radio and 8-inch touchscreen with hard disc storage and satellite navigation as standard.


Full price list below.




MY12 Saab 9-5 Saloon Price List:

Trim

Fuel

Engine

HP

Transmission

CO2 (g/km)
On-the-Road
Price (OTR)
VECTOR SE
Diesel
2.0 TiD
160
160
Manual 6-speed
Automatic 6-speed
125
171
£26,995
£28,640
2.0 TTiD
190
Manual 6-speed
142
£28,495
2.0 TTiD XWD
190
Manual 6-speed

170
£30,785



Petrol
1.6 T
180
Manual 6-speed

178

£27,275

2.0 T
220
Manual 6-speed
Automatic 6-speed
181
204
£28,680
£30,325
2.0 T XWD
220
Manual 6-speed
Automatic 6-speed
196
215
£30,965
£32,480
AERO
Diesel
2.0 TTiD
190
Manual 6-speed
142
£30,995
2.0 TTiD XWD
190
Manual 6-speed
170
£33,285
Petrol
2.0 T
220
220
Manual 6-speed
Automatic 6-speed
181
204
£31,180
£32,825
2.0 T XWD
220
220
Manual 6-speed
Automatic 6-speed
196
215
£33,465
£34,980
2.8 T XWD
300
Automatic 6-speed
234
£37,995


MY12 Saab 9-5 SportWagon Price List:

Trim

Fuel

Engine

HP

Transmission

CO2 (g/km)
On-the-Road
Price (OTR)
VECTOR SE
Diesel
2.0 TiD
160
160
Manual 6-speed
Automatic 6-speed
128
175
£28,195
£29,840
2.0 TTiD
190
Manual 6-speed
146
£29,695
2.0 TTiD XWD
190
Manual 6-speed

174
£31,985



Petrol
1.6 T
180
Manual 6-speed

182

£28,475

2.0 T
220
Manual 6-speed
Automatic 6-speed
185
206
£29,880
£31,525
2.0 T XWD
220
Manual 6-speed
Automatic 6-speed
200
219
£32,165
£33,680
AERO
Diesel
2.0 TTiD
190
Manual 6-speed
146
£32,195
2.0 TTiD XWD
190
Manual 6-speed
174
£34,485
Petrol
2.0 T
220
220
Manual 6-speed
Automatic 6-speed
185
206
£32,380
£34,025
2.0 T XWD
220
220
Manual 6-speed
Automatic 6-speed
200
219
£34,665
£36,180
2.8 T XWD
300
Automatic 6-speed
238
£39,195