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Prices for the upcoming UK-market Saab 9-5 have been announced.

Prices begin at £26,495 (€29,472) for the 9-5 Vector SE fitted with the 2.0 liter TiD diesel engine good for 160 PS (118 kW / 158 bhp) and range up to £37,995 (€42,265) for the 300 PS (221 kW / 296 bhp) 2.8T 9-5 Aero.

The 9-5 will come in those two trim levels: Vector SE and Aero. The Aero range, which is the more expensive and better-equipped range, comes with an assortment of additional options as standard including special front and rear bumpers, dual exhaust pipes, bi-xenon headlights, leather-finished sport seats, alloy pedals, sport chassis and 19-inch alloy wheels.

The engine selection for the 9-5 is an all-turbo lineup, with two diesels and three gasoline/petrols. Besides the 160 PS diesel, there is also a 2.0TTiD which comes in a 190 PS (140 kW / 187 bhp) configuration and assigned with an added “T” for twin turbo.The gasoline/petrols include a 1.6 liter turbo with 180 PS (132 kW / 178 bhp), a 2.0 liter turbo with 220 PS (162 kW / 217 bhp) and the 2.8 liter turbo with 300 PS (221 kW / 296 bhp).

The 9-5 is aimed to position as a “top-of-the-line contender in the premium saloon segment,” according to Saab’s press release. The brand does want to make the model competitive on price with major premium competitors such as Audi and BMW.