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Basic Specs
| Base Price | $30,330 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 3210 |
| City (MPG) | 19 |
| Hwy (MPG) | 27 |
| Horsepower | 210@5500 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 221@2500 |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 |
| Length (in.) | 182.9 |
| Width (in.) | 70.9 |
| Height (in.) | 57.9 |
Saab’s 9-3 wagon, called SportCombi in Saab’s marketing speak, offers a surprising amount of space in a small package, a trait shared with virtually every Saab before it. The 9-3 SportCombi, first introduced for the 2006 model year, was the first station wagon for Saab’s entry-level 9-3 range.
For the current model year, the SportCombi gets freshened styling up front and out back. The edgier front end combines with clear tail lamps to give the wagon a new look, though the basic design dates to the 2005 model year and the 2008 refresh that followed it.
The SportCombi comes in two flavors: base Turbo4 and the slightly higher-performance Aero. The base model name has been changed, and the engine and transmission offerings for the Aero have also seen significant changes - but not in the direction most would have expected.
In the past, the 9-3 based model, known as the 2.0T, was the only model that featured a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that put out 210 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque. The Aero model then stood above its four-cylinder stablemate thanks to a 2.8-liter turbocharged V6 engine that put out 255 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque.
Not any longer, as Saab has shed the bigger engine and placed the same four-cylinder in the base and Aero models.
Both models come standard with a six-speed manual transmission, and both now share a five-speed automatic transmission as optional, where the Aero once offered a six-speed automatic. The automatic includes a manual shift lever known as Saab Sentronic manual selection.
Standard equipment on all models includes leather upholstery, OnStar, a trip computer and alloy wheels (16-inch for the Turbo4, 17-inch for the Aero).
The Aero adds a unique bodykit with dual visible exhaust outlets, more aggressive two-tone seats, aluminum interior trim, 17-inch alloy wheels and a lowered, stiffened sport suspension. It also includes a Bose audio system with a CD changer, a power passenger seat, a power moonroof and Xenon headlamps.
The Turbo4 has an available Comfort Package, which includes heated front seats, headlamp washers, inside rearview auto-dimming mirror, Universal Home Remote and front passenger eight-way power adjustable seat.
The Aero comes standard with the features found in the Comfort Package, but offers the Premium Package, which consists of heated power-adjustable, folding and light-sensitive mirrors, rear park assist and three-position memory for driver's seat and outside rearview mirrors.
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- General
- Body Style: Wagon
- Size: Midsize
- Market Segment: Near-Luxury
- Weight: 3210 lbs
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- Exterior
- Length: 182.9 in.
- Width: 70.9 in.
- Height: 57.9 in.
- Wheelbase: 105.3 in.
- Ground Clearance: TBD
- Front Track: 60.0 in.
- Rear Track: 59.3 in.
- Weight Distribution: 60/40
- Drag Coefficient: 0.28
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- Interior - General
- Seats: 5
- Passenger Volume: 93.4 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume: TBD
- Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): 59.5 cu. ft.
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- Interior - Front Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 42.3 in.
- Head Room: 38.9 in.
- Shoulder Room: 56.3 in.
- Hip Room: TBD
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- Interior - Second Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 35.1 in.
- Head Room: 37.0 in.
- Shoulder Room: 55.1 in.
- Hip Room: TBD
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- Propulsion
- Fuel Type: Gas
- Engine Type: 2.0L I4
- Power: 210 hp @ 5500 rpm
- Torque: 221 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
- Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic
- Highway Fuel Economy: 27 mpg
- City Fuel Economy: 19 mpg
- Forced Induction: Turbocharger
- Direct Injection: No
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- Chassis
- Layout: Front Wheel Drive
- Front Suspension: Strut-Type
- Rear Suspension: Double Wishbone
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- Wheels
- Front: 16" Aluminum
- Front Tires: 215/55 R16
- Rear: 16" Aluminum
- Rear Tires: 215/55 R16
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- Trailering & Hauling
- Trailer Weight: TBD
- Payload: N/A
- Tongue Weight: TBD
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