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For 2006 the Saab 9-5 gets a revised exterior design, with a new hood, front and rear fascias, lighting, tailgate, and trunklid. Saab also has simplified the 9-5 model lineup. Gone are Linear, Arc, and Aero; replaced with either Sedan or SportCombi (wagon) body styles. There’s also one engine (still a light-pressure turbo, though), new instrument panel and door handles, new audio features, bigger wheels and tires, a new Sport Package, and one interior color swap—Sand Beige.








