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For a while, the future of Saab looked glum. Thankfully, the fine folks at Koenigsegg have scooped up the Scandinavian automaker and now the future doesn't look so bad. The current 9-5 was a mess of General Motors influence on an aging platform and the end result was really quite bad, but from the details and images that we have on the new 9-5, it looks like Saab might be back in the game again.

Right off the bat, it's easy to see that the new 9-5 looks very, very different from anything we've seen out of Saab lately. A lot of the styling cues were inspired by the Aero X concept. Most interestingly, the entire glasshouse portion of the car is designed in a wraparound style with the painted roof panel not carrying over to the A-pillar. That aside, the whole car is filled with nice little design cues, and even though the headlight fixtures are still surrounded by strips of chrome, it's not nearly as horrible as on the last-generation car. Yeesh.

As for power, Saab is offering a wide range of powerplants for the Global marketplace. For America, we can expect that the 300-horsepower, 2.8-liter turbocharged six (sound familiar, Cadillac SRX?) will make it over, mated to Saab's XWD all-wheel drive system. A smaller, 1.6-liter turbo (180 horsepower) sounds reasonable for our shores, too, but nothing has been confirmed at this time.

For the full details, click through the post to read Saab's official press release.

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Saab has let slip a load of information regarding the new 9-5 it’s slated to show to the public for the first time at the Frankfurt Motor Show, including a new set of photos of the car.

The attractive new 9-5, building as ever from the company’s darling Aero X concept car, is being touted by Saab as the, “Start of a new era for our brand.” That’s an Era that Saab will need to be profitable, if it hopes to survive its divorce from General Motors into the next decade.

The 9-5 will offer a 2.0-liter turbo four, natch, when it launches to dealers, as well as a 2.0-liter diesel burner. The top of the line car will be powered by a 2.8-liter V-6 turbo good for 300 horsepower, along with the application of Saab’s Haldex-based XWD all-wheel drive system. Read on below for the full details (as we know them now) and stay tuned for the rest of the story when the car hits in Frankfurt.

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We've seen prototypes of the new Saab 9-5 running around for quite some time now. And for a while, we weren't sure what the fate of the new flagship Saab would be what with the automaker being auctioned off from the General Motors stable. But new parent company Koenigsegg seems to be moving forward with Saab's products, and these early shots of the production 9-5 have leaked onto the web.

The 9-5 was desperately in need of a serious update, and by the looks of these photos, the new Saab sedan sports a cleaner, neater nose, better lines, and the sort of proportions to have this car finally be a more worthy competitor in the mid-size luxury sedan market. Will it blow the doors off of a 5-Series or E-Class? Probably not, but at least Saab now has a 9-5 they can be proud of.

Stay tuned for official press shots and details as they become available.

+ Autoblog: Spy Shots: Are you the 2010 Saab 9-5?

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Our spy photographer captured these shots of the Saab 9-5 testing in the Alps. Last time we saw it, it was on three wheels lapping the Nürburgring. It still looks like it should be showing up at the Frankfurt show this September.

Click through the gallery above, or click through for more details and previous shots of the 9-5 here, here, and here.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124513981083118251.html#mod=testMod

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We’ve seen the Saab 9-5 mule during winter testing, but here it is again, now lapping the Nürburgring. We want to assume this points to a performance-oriented car that is still on a timeline to debut at the Frankfurt show in September.

Expect the new 9-5 to take on  the likes of the BMW 5-Series and the Audi A6.

Peep the Saab 9-5 at the ‘Ring in the gallery above, or scroll down for the shooter’s own words.

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With General Motors looking to downsize across the board, Saab's future is still a bit unclear. Even so, the development teams overseas seem to be moving forward, as these latest spy shots of the next-generation Saab 9-5 would suggest.

The new 9-5 will be based off of the Opel Insignia platform, though the Saab will be slightly longer. As we reported earlier, the 9-5 is expected to have GM's pride-and-joy 3.6-liter V-6 under the hood for American customers, while Europe will benefit from a turbocharged V-6 and (more than likely) some diesel alternatives. Expect the swanky new 9-5 to debut this September at the Frankfurt Motor Show with the Wagon SportCombi showing its face about six months later.

Click through the gallery above to see the 9-5 from all angles.

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Saab will debut the 2010 9-3X at the Geneva Motor Show next month, the automaker announced today.  The 9-3X adds Saab’s Cross-Wheel Drive system to the 9-3 SportCombi, and includes a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine capable of 210 horsepower.

Saab intends the 9-3X to be a sporty, capable vehicle for drivers who shy away from the large SUV and Crossover format. Saab describes the vehicle as essentially “a rugged all-round car designed to take active individualists to the start of their adventure.” That explains why Saab gave the 9-3X so much room for skis.

Scroll down to read the press release from Saab.

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Although this crossover shares a platform with the 2010 Cadillac SRX , we think the 9-4X successfully maintains its Saab identity, and doesn’t seem to stray too far from the concept vehicle that debuted in Detroit in 2008. 

The 9-4X, which will replace the larger, recently-deceased 9-7X, will be available with gasoline and diesel engines. It will also feature Saab’s XWD all-wheel drive system (hence the ‘X’). Expect the 9-4X to begin production in 2010.

Click through the gallery above to view the 9-4X spy shots.

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Though Saab has been running prototypes of its all-new 9-5 sedan around Europe for some little while already, the Scandinavian engineers have done a remarkable job at keeping the car hidden from the curious. Until now.

The larger 9-5 mule seen here will utilize GM’s Epsilon II platform, meaning increased to both wheelbase and overall length, and a likely increase in cabin size as a result. The big sedan should offer a decent range of engine options in Europe, though U.S. customers may have to pick from just a 2.0-liter turbocharged four or a 3.6-liter V-6. Look for the turbo cars to offer both manual and automatic transmissions. Diesel and Hybrid 9-5’s may also be in the works.

The mule seen here has been quite effectively camouflaged, but the proportions look to be right on for a sporting four-door. We’re also excited to see that a traditional Saab ducktail spoiler seems to be in the early mix. Take a look through our gallery above or read on below for additional insight from the spy shooter himself.