Designed by a team led by Einar J. Hareide the first generation of the Saab 9-5 was launched in 1998 as a successor to the Saab 9000, with the estate version launched the following year.
The engines and gearboxes were further developments on what was used as in the Saab 9000. The chassi on the Saab 9-5 was equipped with a unique split rear axle, the first time this was used by Saab.
The Saab 9-5 interior offered a lot of unique features when launched, for example the “Night Panel” – which had existed on earlier models as “Black Panel” – allowed for all instruments except the speedometer to be switched off in the dark.
Just like on the 9-3, the ignition key sits between the front seats. The main reason for this is safety, since it removes the risk of the key being jammed into the knee or other parts of the body during a collision, which can happen if it’s in the dashboard or steering column.
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