At the Motor Show in Bologna, Saab will show its new Saab 9-5 range, rich in performance options and with a new name which from now on will be the 9-5 Griffin. To make way for this new model, the current models of Nordic and Aero will exit from the list.

the 9-5 Griffin will be noted for its shiny black finish in the interior, leather trimmings, sports steering wheel and ergonomic seats. The exterior will feature satin finish on the headlights, sports exhaust, and 17-inch wheels.

Other technological elements include parking sensors, Harman-Kardon audio system with seven speakers, electrically adjustable seats, rain sensors and eletronically controlled rear vision mirrors.

At the Bologna show will also be the 9-4X BioPower, all-wheel prototype with a 2.0L turbo that can function with E85, producing 300hp and 400Nm.

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The Motor Show in Bologna, starting on December 3, will host a series of important news from the Volkswagen Group, with the presentation of the new Golf Plus, that will see its international debut at the show.

Next to her we will see the Golf and the Golf GTI that were presented at the Paris show in October.

Audi, however, will be showing the world its A1 Sportback Concept, the S4 sedan and S4 Avant, also seen at the Paris show, and the new Q5. For the opening Sunday of the show, the company has organised an event featuring Emanuele Pirro, Dindo Capello and the R10 TDI, winner of the last three editions of the 24-hour Le Mans.

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