Saab reveals more details about its new 9-5

"This car is the start of a new era for our brand," says Jan-Ake Jonsson, SAAB Automobile's Managing Director. "We have created an advanced and very distinctive product by leveraging the power of our roots in key areas, such as progressive Scandinavian design, sporty driving and responsible performance. The new 9-5 delivers in all these respects, as will every future product from Saab."

Saab claims the new 9-5 is the most technically advanced car they've ever made, with a design inspired by the Aero X Concept, with its low-slung stance, its muscular build, uncluttered lines and curvaceous shapes.

Technological features include keyless entry and starting - with Saab's trademark ignition point located between the front seats, adaptive headlights with Bi-xenon beams, head-up display on the windscreen, an adaptive chassis with real-time damping control and SAAB's XWD with eLSD.

Three engines are available at launch, a 2.0 litre four-cylinder turbo diesel with 160bhp, a 2.0 litre petrol turbo producing 220bhp, and a top of the range 2.8 litre V8 petrol that churns out 300bhp and 400Nm of torque. Shortly after, a 1.6 litre petrol turbo with 180bhp is expected to be unveiled, as well as an eco-friendly 2.0 litre BioPower E85 engine. All engines will be mated to six-speed automatic transmissions.

A Harman Kardon surround sound audio system which can be accessed through an 8-inch touch screen will provide entertainment for the passengers, while a 10GB hard drive and USB and auxiliary ports makes storage of music easy. Other options include a rear DVD player with its own screens and wireless headphones.