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2008 Saab 9-5 Quality Review

August 19, 2008

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

passengers will appreciate that front and rear heated seats are included as standard equipment
Kelley Blue Book

ample passenger room and exceptionally comfortable seats--especially when equipped with the ventilation feature
The Auto Channel

plenty of room for four tall adults who sit upright in the quiet, upscale interior
Top Speed

The 2008 Saab 9-5 is more comfortable than some competitors, with a roomy backseat and a nicely finished interior.

The Saab 9-5 has lovely front seats, and one of the virtues of its older design is that the comfortable backseats have a wide-open view of the road--something the hunkered-down, thick-necked sedans of today can't match. The Auto Channel notes "in both the sedan and SportCombi, upright chairlike seating permits comfortable posture and leather-upholstered seats are standard." Edmunds reports “most drivers will find the Saab 9-5's seats exceptionally comfortable, especially those equipped with optional heating and ventilation,” and adds, “passenger room is excellent all around.” Car and Driver approves of the “roomy rear-seat area.”

Standard cargo capacity on the Saab 9-5 sedan is 15.9 cubic feet with split rear seats; the SportCombi wagon boosts cargo capacity to 37 cubic feet with the rear seats in use and 73 cubic feet with seats dropped. Edmunds says the SportCombi Wagon is "a reasonable choice for family use or as an SUV alternative given its sizable cargo capacity."

Edmunds notes "materials quality could use improvement in some areas," but Car and Driver likes the 9-5’s “restrained interior design and materials.” Leather-upholstered seats are standard on the 9-5, Cars.com says, but the Saab lacks the ornate wood and metal trim available on competitors like the BMW 5 Series and Infiniti M. “In addition, wind and road noise levels are higher than they should be in an entry-level sedan and wagon,” Edmunds reports.

Conclusion

There’s plenty of passenger room and great seats in the 2008 Saab 9-5.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:passengers will appreciate that front and rear heated seats are included as standard equipmentKelley Blue Bookample passenger room and exceptionally comfortable seats--especially when equipped with the ventilation featureThe Auto Channelplenty of room for four tall adults who sit upright in the quiet, upscale interiorTop Speed The 2008 Saab 9-5 is more comfortable than some competitors, with a roomy backseat and a nicely finished interior. The Saab 9-5 has lovely front seats, and one of the virtues of its older design is that the comfortable backseats have a wide-open view of the road--something the hunkered-down, thick-necked sedans of today can't match. The Auto Channel notes "in both the sedan and SportCombi, upright chairlike seating permits comfortable posture and leather-upholstered seats are standard." Edmunds reports “most drivers will find the Saab 9-5's seats exceptionally comfortable, especially those equipped with optional heating and ventilation,” and adds, “passenger room is excellent all around.” Car and Driver approves of the “roomy rear-seat area.” Standard cargo capacity on the Saab 9-5 sedan is 15.9 cubic feet with split rear seats; the SportCombi wagon boosts cargo capacity to 37 cubic feet with the rear seats in use and 73 cubic feet with seats dropped. Edmunds says the SportCombi Wagon is "a reasonable choice for family use or as an SUV alternative given its sizable cargo capacity." Edmunds notes "materials quality could use improvement in some areas," but Car and Driver likes the 9-5’s “restrained interior design and materials.” Leather-upholstered seats are standard on the 9-5, Cars.com says, but the Saab lacks the ornate wood and metal trim available on competitors like the BMW 5 Series and Infiniti M. “In addition, wind and road noise levels are higher than they should be in an entry-level sedan and wagon,” Edmunds reports. ConclusionThere’s plenty of passenger room and great seats in the 2008 Saab 9-5.  2008 SAAB 9-5 STYLING | [5 out of 10] Edmunds: "outclassed ... when it comes to ... refined luxury and engaging performance" Kelley Blue Book: " 2008 Saab 9-5 is neither as premium nor as sporty [as other premium sport sedans]" The Auto Channel: "still partying, er, driving like it's ...

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Other Choices:

The Acura RL has clean styling outside, a tech-happy interior, and standard all-wheel drive. The Lexus ES 350 is a plush, cushy front-drive sedan with good interior room and a powerful V-6 engine, but almost no care for sporty driving. The Volkswagen Passat comes with a range of four- and six-cylinder engines, and is offered in a wagon version. The Lincoln MKZ is the polar opposite of the Saab, with a thick style, a retro-flavored interior, and gruff V-6 engines with front- or all-wheel drive. The Volvo S60 has a curvaceous style and V-6 power, but is due for replacement.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By  Street cars #1, Posted: 9/22/2009

    The Saab 9-5 Sedan is a bonny car. I was very impressed with its slick styling and high school design, especially the SportCombi model.

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