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  All Makes | sedan | Saab | 5-Sep | 2003


2003 Saab 5-Sep Aero

FEATURES
AND
SPECIFICATIONS
 
Anti-Theft & Locks
Immobilizer
Audio anti-theft protection: code
Peripheral anti-theft protection
 
Braking & Traction
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Brake assist system
 
Doors
Luxury trim leather on gearknob, leather on doors and alloy look on dashboard
 
Electrical
12v power outlet: front & rear
 
Engines & Emissions
Emission control level FED
Multi-point injection fuel system
Premium unleaded fuel
70 liter 18.5 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
Coefficient of drag: 0.29
2290 cc 2.3 liters in-line 4 front engine with 90 mm bore, 90 mm stroke, 9.3 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 7.6, EPA highway (mpg): 31, EPA city (l/100km): 11.2 and EPA city (mpg): 21
 
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Harman/kardon audio system with AM/FM radio, CD player and cassette
Nine speakers
Telematics
Internet connection
Cellular phone
E-mail
Diversity antenna
 
Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish
Front spoiler
Black paint , gloss paint
Part-painted front and rear bumpers
Body side molding
 
Exterior Lighting
Front fog lights
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Projector beam lens halogen bulb headlights
Headlight control with time delay switch-off
Day time running lights
High pressure headlight cleaners
Rear fog lights
 
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Ventilation system with recirculation setting and micro filter
Turbo compressor
Passenger seat secondary ventilation controls
Air conditioning with climate control and rear outlet
 
Instrumentation
Online information system
Voice activating system
Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
Clock
Tachometer
External temperature
Door ajar warning
Low fuel level warning
Low washer fluid level warning
Cruise control
Service interval indicator
 
Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering
Front seats and rear seats cup holders
Front seat center armrest
Floor mats
Rear seat center armrest with trunk access
Floor covering: carpet in load area
 
Interior Lighting
Cargo area light
Door entry light
Front and rear reading lights
Illuminated entry system
 
Remote Controls & Remote Releases
Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
Remote audio controls
Remote fuel filler door release
Remote power locks
 
Safety
Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats , two head restraints on rear seats
Front side airbag
Driver and passenger front airbag with occupant sensors
Bucket heated electrically adjustable driver and passenger seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, four adjustments and tilt adjustment
 
Seats
Seating: five seats
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Front seat back storage
Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
Three asymmetrical split bench front facing heated rear seats with zero adjustments
3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Cargo capacity: rear seat down (liters): 943, rear seat down (cu ft): 33.3, all seats in place (liters): 450 and all seats in place (cu ft): 15.9
Leather seat upholstery with additional leather
 
Steering
Stability control
Leather covered steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
Power steering
 
Storage
Full dashboard console with open storage box , full floor console with covered storage box
Lockable glove compartment
Load restraint net
 
Sunroof/Moonroof & Removable/Convertible Top
Glass electric front sunroof
 
Suspension
Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
 
Transmission
Manual five-speed transmission with shift lever on floor
 
Wheels & Tires
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Front-wheel drive
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4826, overall length (inches): 190, overall width (mm): 1793, overall width (inches): 70.6, overall height (mm): 1448, overall height (inches): 57, wheelbase (mm): 2703, wheelbase (inches): 106.4, front track (mm): 1521, front track (inches): 59.9, rear track (mm): 1521, rear track (inches): 59.9, curb to curb turning circle (mm): 10790 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 35.4
Four-wheel ABS
Front and rear alloy wheels with 17 inch rim diam and 7 inch rim width
Front and rear all seasons tires with 225 mm tire width, 45% tire profile and Z tire rating
 
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
Memorized adjustment on door mirror position with four driver's seat positions
Rear window with defogger
Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
Front power windows with two one-touch , rear power windows
Tinted glass on cabin
Driver power heated partial-painted door mirrors with automatic , passenger power heated partial-painted door mirrors
Heat reflective glass
Automatic operation rear view mirror
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
 
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