The All New Saab 9-5 is Primed for 2010 Blast Off
Robyn Currie — September 22, 2009 — Autos
For twenty long years Saab has been a part of the General Motors family, now at long last it is free. Unveiling its first new car since being bought by Koenigsegg, the Saab 9-5 has brought back what the Swedish car line used to do: make great cars.
The Saab 9-5 not only looks redesigned and all shiny and new, but it has got some retooling under the hood. According to Luxist.com, it's “turbocharged engines include a 220-horsepower 2-liter four and a 160hp diesel, available with Saab’s proprietary XWD torque-shifting four-wheel-drive system.”
That and the Saab 9-5 five is made by Swedes and anything made by Swedes has got to be good. Except for some of that IKEA stuff, we won’t go there right now.
The Saab 9-5 not only looks redesigned and all shiny and new, but it has got some retooling under the hood. According to Luxist.com, it's “turbocharged engines include a 220-horsepower 2-liter four and a 160hp diesel, available with Saab’s proprietary XWD torque-shifting four-wheel-drive system.”
That and the Saab 9-5 five is made by Swedes and anything made by Swedes has got to be good. Except for some of that IKEA stuff, we won’t go there right now.
Trend Themes
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Revamped Roadsters — The redesign of classic car models with modern features is an opportunity for companies to attract consumers looking for both nostalgia and innovation.
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Proprietary XWD Technology — Developing and marketing proprietary technology for four-wheel-drive vehicles can offer a competitive edge in the automotive industry.
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Diesel Engines for Passenger Cars — The use of diesel engines in passenger cars provides an opportunity for companies to improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions, and appeal to eco-conscious consumers.
Industry Implications
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Automotive Manufacturing — The automotive manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of revamped roadsters by investing in research and development for modernizing classic car models.
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Proprietary Technology — The technology industry has an opportunity to collaborate with the automotive industry to develop proprietary four-wheel-drive systems for vehicles.
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Renewable Energy — The renewable energy industry has the opportunity to expand into the automotive industry by focusing on developing clean diesel alternatives and eco-friendly technologies.
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