New Car Review Areas


General Car Topics

2008 Saab 9-5 Nordic Edition Review

September 2007
Filed under: SAAB Car News | SAAB Headlines

Latest SAAB Headlines

Saab is celebrating its Scandinavian roots by adding an enhanced value Nordic Edition to the Saab 9-5 Sedan and SportCombi range for Model Year 2008.

Available as an upgrade for all Vector variants, the Nordic Edition* includes the following features as part of an extensive standard specification: a full leather sports interior, a leather/matte aluminum steering wheel, upgraded audio, cruise control, parking assistance, unique 17-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels and an auto-dimming rear- view mirror. The SportCombi also includes matte aluminum roof rails and a storage tray under the rear cargo floor.

Offering a choice of two Saab BioPower engines, the Saab 9-5 continues to be Sweden’s best selling ‘flex-fuel’ vehicle. The range is available for the new model year in three specifications, Linear, Vector and Aero, with an all-turbo engine line-up offering 150 (110 kW) to 260 hp (191 kW).

Other enhancements include:
Color-keyed exterior door handles, sill extensions and rubbing strips standard across the range
Metallic, ‘dark steel’ fascia and interior trim introduced in Vector variants
Luxury, premium natural leather upholstery offered an option
New 16-inch alloy wheels offered for Linear and Vector variants
New 17-inch alloy wheels offered for Vector and Aero variants
Two new metallic colors, pepper green and snow silver.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TMS) optional for Aero models

Latest Car News

All images courtesy of and copyright their respective manufacturers, unless otherwise indicated. They may not be reproduced or retransmitted in any way without the express written permission of their respective owners. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Model news and specifications are presented as provided by manufacturer, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of DIGIADS. No warranty is made by DIGIADS with respect to the accuracy or timeliness of the information contained herein.