SAAB has added two new engines to its new 9-5 saloon line-up – just two months after the model’s launch.
They comprise a 2.0-litre twin turbo diesel producing 190bhp and a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol unit with 160bhp.
And the 9-5’s options list is expanded with the addition of Adaptive Cruise Control and an exterior paint choice that’s increased from seven to 11 colours.
The 2.0TTiD engine, which joins the existing 160bhp 2.0-litre single turbo diesel, is available in Vector SE and Aero specification and can be specified with cross wheel drive, combining diesel power for the first time with Saab’s all-wheel-drive system.
It’s a powerful unit, boasting acceleration of 0-62mph in under nine seconds, a projected combined cycle fuel consumption of 47.1mpg and CO2 emissions of 159 g/km – just below the 160g/km write-down threshold for company car buyers.
The 1.6T petrol turbo is among the most powerful series production engines in its class and backed by torque of 230Nm from 2,200rpm to 5,500rpm - including an overboost function – it can hit 62mph in 9.5 seconds. Combined cycle fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are 36.2mpg and 179g/km.
It is available in Vector SE specification with front wheel drive and manual transmission.
The ACC with Stop & Go will be available later in the model year for cars with automatic transmission and requires fitting Saab’s head-up display.
Meanwhile, class-leading CO2 emissions of 119g/km are on offer in the latest Saab 9-3 range, which benefits from an across-the-board emissions reduction of 10 per cent.
All 9-3 models for 2011 get more advanced twin turbocharged engines and, in the saloon, all three units give CO2 emissions of 119g/km plus combined cycle fuel consumption of 62.8mpg.