2006 Saab 9-5 Review

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TO THE POINT What’s New? 2.3T décor replaces Arc and Aero trims, more power, freshened styling, lower base price
Selling Points: Comfort, fuel economy, cargo space, mid-range power, free three-year/36,000-mile maintenance
Deal Breakers: GL, GLS and LX trims

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Test Vehicle: 2006 Saab 9-5 2.3T Sedan
Price of Test Vehicle: $37,815 (including a $720 destination charge)
Engine Size and Type: Turbocharged 2.3-liter inline four-cylinder
Engine Horsepower: 260 at 5,300 rpm
Engine Torque: 258 lb.-ft. at 1,900 rpm
Transmission: Five-speed automatic
Curb weight, lbs.: 3,530
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 18/28 mpg
Observed Fuel Economy: 23.4 mpg
Length: 190.4 inches
Width: 70.5 inches
Wheelbase: 106.4 inches
Height: 57.2 inches
Leg room (front/rear): 42.4/36.6 inches
Head room (front/rear): 37.1/37.0 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Five
Max. Cargo Volume: 15.9 cubic feet
Competitors: Acura TL, Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Buick Lucerne, Cadillac CTS, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Ford Five Hundred, Honda Accord, Hyundai Azera, Infiniti G35, Lexus ES 350, Lincoln Zephyr, Mazda Mazdaspeed 6, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercury Montego, Nissan Maxima, Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT spec.B, Toyota Avalon, Volkswagen Passat 3.6L, Volvo S60

2006 Saab 9-5 Sedan

Photos by Ron Perry

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