“The 9-5 is the flagship of the Saab car portfolio”, said Magnus Hansson, Marketing Manager for Saab in Canada. “For 2006, the 9-5 features bolder styling, improved ride and handling and increased refinement. Saab 9-5 has long been one of the safest passenger cars constructed and one of the best combinations of power and comfort in the marketplace. These strengths are even more evident in the 2006 Saab 9-5, which demonstrates our commitment to provide a significantly better-equipped vehicle at an excellent price.” The 2006 Saab 9-5 Sedan and SportCombi build on the brand's core values of progressive design and sporty driver involvement, featuring all-new front bodywork, with a bold new 'face' inspired by the Saab 9X concept car, and a fresh look inside that includes an updated dashboard and interior trim. Horsepower is increased, with all 9-5 models being powered by a 2.3L I-4 Turbo with 260 horsepower (193.9 kw) and 258 lb.-ft. of torque (350 Nm), mated to manual 5-speed or optional automatic Sentronic transmissions. For 2006, the former Arc and Aero models have been blended into a single 9-5 model with substantially more standard equipment, (http://media.gmcanada.com), including a comprehensive standard safety package. Available options include a DVD-based navigation system, OnStar in-vehicle communications and assistance service, roof rails, two-tone sport leather seats or ventilated front sport seats, and XM Satellite radio. Headquartered in Oshawa Ontario, General Motors of Canada employs more than 20,000 people nationwide. GM of Canada manufactures a variety of vehicles, engines, transmissions and other components, and markets the full range of General Motors' vehicles and related services through over 785 dealerships and retailers across Canada. Vehicles sold through this network include Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Hummer, Saturn and Saab. Source: GM |