Saab has unveiled a special edition of its 9-5 sedan and wagon ahead of its North American International Auto Show release next month in Detroit. Though the automaker wouldn’t confirm that this is the “swansong” of the 9-5’s more than ten-year model run, it’s believed that an all-new 9-5 will bow for the 2010 model year. The Griffin Edition – which revives a classic Saab trim level – features unique styling touches inside and out.
Like its 9-3 sibling, the 9-5 gets matte finish touches to its grille. Sedans and wagons get rear spoilers, while only wagons get matte-finished roof rails. Unique 17-inch alloy wheels, Griffin badges and a choice of seven exterior shades round out the Griffin’s exterior changes.
Inside, the Griffin gets high-gloss trim on the dash and doors, floor mats with grey piping, accent stitching on the steering wheel, two-tone sports seats, shift lever and handbrake.
Saab prices the Griffin at $42,775 for the sedan and $44,045 including destination charges. Standard equipment includes previously-optional rear parking assist and auto-dimming exterior mirrors, as well as the no-cost choice of an automatic or manual transmission mated to Saab’s 2.3-liter, 260-horsepower four-cylinder engine. Griffin offers metallic paint, ventilated seats and a navigation system as its only options.
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12/23, 10:28 AM
posted by:
Bankruptcy2009
I can’t stand the people who drive these things. They think they have a sports car of something. Anyone with a real sports car can put this car and driver in their place in a hurry
12/23, 10:37 AM
posted by:
howsmydriving
Sheesh. As if buying a regular edition 9-5 wasn’t bad enough, GM now offers you the opportunity to make an even worse purchasing decision.
12/23, 10:38 AM
posted by:
JakeK66
New pricing from Saab! After rebates and desperation, you can buy these new for $28,000! Hurry in, they’ll be sitting on the lot for only two years before any takers… At least where I live in the midwest.
Good cars, I remember looking at them when I was a kid and thinking they were the neatest thing.. In 1998.
12/23, 10:38 AM
posted by:
Borat
Are there any buyers for this? Most of Saabs I see have new car dealers tags on.
12/23, 11:03 AM
posted by:
jonmiles
I would be embarrased to be seen driving this
12/23, 1:23 PM
posted by:
strongbad
The Peter Griffin Edition. Was this featured on Family Guy?
12/23, 1:35 PM
posted by:
Get Real
And the whole world yawned.
12/23, 2:12 PM
posted by:
VictorRaikkonen
Why does Saab even still exist. Crap, and mind you out of date, design… they should put the world out of their misery.
12/23, 3:06 PM
posted by:
moparsalesman
Something
An
A**hole
Bought
12/23, 4:44 PM
posted by:
BlazeAbraham09
I like how Saabs look. They actually have cool designs. What I can’t stand are the turbocharged engines that lose to Smartfor-Twos in races…come on GM, put a little bit more effort into this line-up. Otherwise, just kill the line-up.
12/24, 1:08 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
Named after Peter Griffin?
Damn, strongbad, you beat me to it.
12/27, 6:43 AM
posted by:
gpg
It appears that a majority of you have never driven or owned a Saab. Our experience began in 1987 and at the present time we have 3 in the family. The present 9-5 is entering its 10 years cosmetically but the capabilities far outweigh 90 % of the vehicles on the road.
My little 1999 9-3 Viggen puts a smile on my face after getting 30 MPG and leaving the MoPar boys in its dust. I guess a little 2.3L, turbo engine that can get 30 MPG and reach 155 MPH wasn’t in the Good-Old boys vocabulary or mentality. One other thing the Viggen ,that is a hatchback ;can carry a majority of any household’s items in complete security and not be bothered by the outside weather.
12/30, 1:19 PM
posted by:
dpaanlka
Jesus what is with the testosterone-infused attempts at online-baddassery here? Some of you people are seriously over the top. Can you possibly come across as more insecure and defensive about your own four wheels? If your collective goals were to highlight just how ignorant you all are about Saabs, you’ve all succeeded in excess. Now get back behind the wheels of your A4s and 325is and chill the F out.