This just in from the Mirror: Clever People Drive Saabs
July 31, 2010 in News, Saabology
Thanks to Joe in comments, we all get validation of what we’ve all secretly, or not so secretly, thought for years: Clever people drive Saabs.
You doubt me? Have a look:
From the Mirror comes this delightful piece by Richard Hammond, a noted UK automobile journalist.
Mr. Hammond recognizes three things that make this article a beautiful read for Saab aficionados:
1. Saab is different, and different is good.
[The Saab 9-5 is] aimed at BMW’s 5 Series and the Mercedes E-Class. Big targets, but not everyone wants to own a German saloon car. And as you can see, the 9-5 looks very different.
2. Saab has turbocharging down to a science.
Our test car is the 9-5 Aero 2.0T, which means that it’s powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine with 217bhp. Turbocharging is another Saab speciality.
Saab’s 900 Turbo wasn’t the first car to be sold with a turbo (a Chevrolet was) but it was a pioneer all the same.
* Note: I’ll over look the omission of the Saab 99 Turbo. Unless you’re an “insider”, you can’t get all of the history right.
3. Saab’s 9-5 can be compared to the best of the best.
Jaguar XF 3.0 – The best Jag in decades. Looks different, great interior and good to drive. The Saab’s closest rival.
Thanks for making us all feel better, Mr. Hammond.
