2010 Limited Edition Saab 9-5 Griffin
Friday, December 26, 2008
The Swedish car brand has just announced that the 2009 Saab 9-5 Griffin Edition will make its debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this January.
"With the 9-5 Griffin Edition, Saab reaches a new altitude in terms of premium standard equipment and value," said Steve Shannon, executive director, marketing and product, Saab Automobile USA.
The model will be available in four-door Sedan as well as a five-door SportCombi model. All versions will feature Saab's signature 2.3 liter, 260 horsepower (194 kW) four-cylinder engine that can be matched to a five-speed manual gearbox or to an automatic one.
Exterior styling of the 9-5 Griffin shows influence from the recently revised Saab family, like the use of matte chrome in the front grill and the frames around the xenon lamps. The sedan model will feature a small spoiler on the trunk lid, while the SportCombi model will have a roof spoiler and rails in matte chrome finish.
The car will ride on 17 inch alloy wheels. The special edition Saab 9-5 Griffin will be available in six metallic colors, including Jet Black, Snow Silver, Nocturne Blue, Pepper Green, plus the new Carbon Grey and Glass Grey.
On the inside, every 9-5 Griffin shines with high-gloss interior trim, floor mats with grey piping, as well as the use of accent color stitching on the steering wheel, shift lever and handbrake. This premium stitching also applies to the Aero-inspired leather-appointed sport seats. They are available in two two-tone variations: black with parchment inserts and parchment with black inserts. Additional standard equipment includes a rear parking assist system, plus heated outside mirrors that are not only power-adjustable and foldable, but also auto-dimming.
The limited edition Saab is expected to arrive in the showrooms in January 2009, with prices starting at $42,775 for the sedan and $44,045 for the SportCombi model. Since the model comes with tons of standard features, the only options consist of metallic paint, ventilated seats and navigation system.
