Local News: Trans Eurokars officially launches the new Saab 9-5

Sleek, sophisticated and unmistakably Saab, it combines stand-out looks with advanced technologies and brings a fresh alternative choice to the premium sedan segment.

The clean, sculpted shape embraces the purity of Scandinavian design and its dramatic wraparound window graphic echoes Saab‟s aviation heritage. With frontal styling inspired by the award-winning Aero X concept car and a muscular, low-slung stance, the new 9-5 heralds the introduction of a bold, more expressive design language.

The array of high-tech features on offer include: an aircraft-like head-up information display (Pilot HUD); adaptive lighting (Bi-Xenon Smart Beam); Saab DriveSense adaptive chassis with real-time damping control; keyless entry and starting; tri-zone air conditioning; dynamic parking assistance and Saab‟s industry-leading all-wheel-drive system (XWD) the industry- leading all-wheel-drive system.

The all-turbo powertrain line-up available at 2.0 liters and carries forward Saab‟s rightsizing engine strategy, which focuses on responsible performance through the development of highly efficient turbo engines.

“We are confident that the new Saab 9-5 has what it takes to compete successfully in the executive saloon segment,” says Ms Ong Layling, Managing Director of Trans Eurokars Pte Ltd. “Being the first of a series of new models that will be introduced, this new sedan will mark the beginning of the revival of the brand in Singapore.‟

Defined and equipped by Saab as its top-of-the-line contender in the premium sedan segment, the new 9-5 is the most technically advanced car ever produced by the company. It is being built at Saab‟s home plant in Trollhättan, where it has been engineered and chiefly developed.

Furthermore, as Saab Automobile‟s only official distributor in Singapore, Eurokars Group of Companies continues to build on its commitment to Saab owners with the opening of a brand new service centre at 5, Ubi Close on 5th January 2011.

The new 9-5 will be available in two specifications locally, the Saab 9-5 2.0 Vector (S$226, 888*) and the Saab 9-5 2.8 V6 Aero (S$266,888*) the all new 9-5 heralds the start of a new era for Saab.

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