The new Saab

SportCombi

2012

Enjoy space technology.

Get ready for the launch of the new Saab 9-5 SportCombi. An amazing 
turbo charged on-road experience. Featuring Scandinavian design and  
cutting-edge technologies, with inspiring influences from our aircraft heritage. 
With loads of space and innovative functional features. So, check in your  
luggage, fasten your safety belt and prepare for take-off.

Rearview camera with park assist.

Helps enhance the view to the rear when parking.  

The system senses steering angle and displays  

a virtual image of your direction on  

the infotainment screen.

Electrically operated tailgate.
Conveniently operated by remote control  
as you approach the car. A memory function  
allows you to program a reduced opening height,  
ideal for when the car is in a garage. (Available)

The new Saab 9-5 SportCombi is big news if you’re looking for a sporty, versatile and spacious car designed 
with real-life safety in mind. A car that you can bring along your family, friends and gear in perfect comfort. 
Take it for a spin and feel the turbo genes. The behind-the-wheel experience is exceptional. The cockpit wraps 
around you; and as you drive, you’ll easily forget all the space that surrounds you. It’s just you and the car.

Driving 

excitement.

  

The cockpit. 
In the driver’s cockpit, everything is designed around you. The instrument 
panel and center console are angled and curved. All the functions you 
use frequently while driving are in front of you on or around the steering 
wheel. Take just one look at the aircraft-inspired instruments and you’ll 
clearly sense our purpose.

DriveSense.
Twist a control knob to choose between Comfort, Intelligent and Sport 
settings. DriveSense™ monitors the car’s handling and the driver’s actions. 
In Sport mode, it adjusts suspension, steering, engine, automatic transmission 
and Saab XWD™ torque distribution for maximum agility. (Available)

Turbocharged engine.
The new Saab 9-5 SportCombi features 
a turbocharged engine that delivers 
excellent mid-range torque for rapid 
acceleration when overtaking.

With room for much more.

Fresh interior.
With new materials, structures and color combinations, the Saab 9-5 SportCombi 
interior is designed to highlight the sense of integrity and spaciousness. 

Saab Infotainment Navigation.
The voice-controlled and easy-to-use system offers outstanding capability when 
it comes to entertainment, navigation and communication. It features an 8" color 
touchscreen, 10 GB hard drive for music and AUX and USB connections.

Model

SportCombi

Specifications
Engine

2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, in-line, aluminum block  
and cylinder head, transverse

S

Displacement, 121.9 cu. in. (1,998 cc)

Bore & Stroke, 3.4



3.4 in. (86 mm

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86 mm)

Compression ratio, 9.5:1

Power, 220 hp @ 5,300 rpm

Torque, 258 lb.-ft. (350 Nm) @ 2,500 rpm

4-valves per cylinder

Dual overhead camshafts with variable cam phasing

Twin-scroll turbocharger

EPA-estimated fuel economy, mpg Manual/ Automatic

TBD/TBD

Brakes

Brake disc diameter, fr, (337 mm), vented 13.3 in.

S

Brake disc diameter, rr, (315 mm), vented 12.4 in.

S

Dimensions
Exterior

Overall length, 197.2 in. (5,008 mm)

S

Overall width, 73.3 in. (1,862 mm)

S

Overall height, 58.4 in. (1,484 mm)

S

Wheelbase, 111.7 in. (2,837 mm)

S

Curb weight, 4,156–4,354 lbs. (1,885–1,975 kg)

S

Max Tow capacity, 3,748–4,409 lbs. (1,700–2,000 kg)

S

Gross vehicle mass, 4,464–5,357 lbs. (2,025–2,430 kg)

S

Cargo capacity, 18.6 cu. ft. (527 L)

S

Exterior Dimensions

S

Fuel tank capacity, 18.5 gal. (70 L)

S

Turning circle ft. 37.1

CD value, 0.28

S

Interior

Shoulder room, front 57.0 in. (1,448 mm)

S

Shoulder room, rear 56.4 in. (1,432 mm)

S

Leg room, front 42.2 in. (1,073 mm)

S

Leg room, rear 38.8 in. (985 mm)

S

Headroom, front

38.0 in. (964 mm)

Headroom, rear

36.8 in. (934 mm)

Steering ratio 15:1

S

Model

SportCombi

Jet Black leather-appointed seats and door inserts 
with Jet Black cabin and Black Pearl metallic accents

O

Parchment leather-appointed seats and door inserts 
with Jet Black cabin and Black Pearl metallic accents

O

Comfort & Convenience
Heated front seats

S

Keyless ignition (Engine Start & Stop button)  

S

Electronic parking brake

S

Power windows with express Up & Down 

S

Dual-zone climate control system

S

Tri-zone climate control system

P

Cooled glove box

S

Auto-dimming interior mirror

S

Power folding exterior mirrors with memory

P

Automatic air recirculation sensor

S

Power, heated outside mirrors

S

Auto-dimming outside mirrors

P

Rear 60/40 split folding seat

S

Rear center armrest with storage & two cup holders 
and trunk pass-through

S

Power liftgate

O

Two front seat passenger cup holders

S

Front & rear interior reading lamps

S

Space saver spare and wheel tire

S

Front console & trunk locations with 12V outlet 

S

Door pocket storage areas

S

Height-adjustable center armrest w/ storage bin

S

Power front seats with driver side memory

S

Cruise control

S

Driver information center with trip computer

S

Rain-sensing windshield wipers

S

Keyless passive entry

S

Universal remote garage door opener

S

U-Rail rear cargo management system

O

Ventilated front seats

O

Remote start

S

Safety & Security
Visual & audible front safety belt reminder

S

SAHR (Saab Active Head Restraint), front

S

Dual stage driver & front passenger air bags

S

Front & rear side curtain air bags

S

Front & rear side-impact thorax air bags  

S

Front passenger sensing system

S

Front & rear outboard safety belt pre-tensioners 

S

Front & rear outboard safety belt force limiters

S

Safety belt height adjustment, front

S

Rollover sensor for side curtain air bags and safety 
belt pre-tensioners

S

Model

SportCombi

Central locking remote control with panic alarm

S

Center rear armrest/load hatch with luggage  
intrusion protection

S

Rear seat outboard head restraints

S

Electronic child door lock system (rear doors)

S

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

S

Electronic Stability Program  (ESP

®

)

S

Traction Control System (TCS) 

S

Break-away foot pedals

S

Anti-pinch side windows

S

Electronic child safety locks, rear doors

S

Child seat LATCH system

S

Tire pressure monitor

S

Anti-theft alarm with engine immobilizer

S

Infotainment & Technology
Navigation radio with 8" touch screen with hard disk 
drive for map data and 10GB music jukebox

S

USB connection for MP3/iPod

®

/mass storage devices

S

Auxiliary audio input

S

OnStar

®

 Direction and Connections  

with 6 months of service

S

Bluetooth

®

 hands-free phone system

S

XM

®

 Satellite radio with 3-month trial period

S

Steering wheel-mounted controls for audio system

S

9-speaker audio system

S

11-speaker harman/kardon

®

 audio system with  

5.1 surround sound capability

O

Rear seat audio system

P

Rear seat entertainment system with  
dual 8" DVD screens and wireless headphones 

P

Pilot Head-Up Display (HUD)

P

Lane departure warning

P

Advanced park assist

P

Front and rear park assist

S

Side Blind Zone Alert system

O

Option Packages
Technology Package:

O

Pilot Head-Up Display (HUD)

Lane departure warning

Advanced park assist

Bi-Xenon cornering headlights with signature  
front lighting

Rear Passenger Package:

O

Rear seat audio system  

Rear seat entertainment system with dual 8" DVD 
screens and wireless headphones  

Tri-zone climate control system

Saab 9-5 SportCombi Features and Specifications

S= Standard, O = Option, NC = No Charge option, P = Package,   — = Not available

Innovative versatility.
The luggage compartment of the new 
Saab 9-5 SportCombi has innovative 
features such as integrated shopping 
bag holders. You can also choose  
the ingenious U-rail CargoTrack with 
telescopic divider that helps keep 
luggage in place during normal driving. 
(Available)

On the road.
Drive the new Saab 9-5 SportCombi 
and experience the way you engage  
all your senses. You’re truly involved 
and can enjoy consistent road manners 
with virtually instant response to  
your every input. Agile and sporty 
beyond expectation.

Saab XWD.
The Saab XWD™ Cross-Wheel 
Drive system continuously senses your 
driving style and the road conditions. 
It then actively helps improve the car’s 
behavior on the road. Designed to help 
provide better grip, faster acceleration, 
more agile cornering and improved 
stability. In virtually all kinds of weather.

Model

SportCombi

Engine
2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, in-line, aluminum block and  
cylinder head, 220 hp @ 5,500 rpm

S

Transmission
6-speed automatic with manual shift mode and  
paddle shift, Cross-Wheel Drive (XWD)

S

Chassis
Hi-Per Strut front suspension with anti-roll bar

S

Linked H-Arm rear suspension with anti-roll bar

S

Four wheel disc brakes, ventilated front & rear

S

DriveSense driver selectable chassis with Comfort, 
Intelligent and Sport modes and electronic limited  
slip rear differential (eLSD)

O

Body & Exterior
Wraparound windshield

S

Blacked-out A & B-pillars

S

Side mirrors with blacked-out upper housing and  
integrated LED turn signal indicators

S

Fuselage-inspired exterior 

S

Ice block-influenced front & rear lighting design 

S

Rear LED signature lighting

S

Halogen headlights

S

Bi-Xenon cornering headlights with signature  
front lighting

P

Front fog lamps

S

High-pressure headlight washers

P

Panoramic moonroof with power slide/tilt front  
section and power sunshade

S

Sport front and rear fascias with exposed  
twin exhaust tailpipes

S

18" alloy wheels with all-season tires

S

Arctic White, solid exterior color

NC

Black, solid exterior color

NC

Laser Red, solid exterior color

NC

Jet Black, metallic exterior color

NC

Carbon Gray, metallic exterior color

NC

Glacier Silver, metallic exterior color

NC

Diamond Silver, metallic exterior color

NC

Java, metallic exterior color

NC

Oak, metallic exterior color

NC

Granite Gray, metallic exterior color

NC

Fjord Blue, metallic exterior color

NC

Silver matte finish roof rails

NC

Cabin & Interior styling
Perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel  
and gearshift knob

S

Driver-focused cockpit theme

S

Signature Saab mesh-style air outlets  
with joy-stick directional control

S

Accessory

Standard

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Lane Departure Warning.

Designed to detect and warn if you 

unintentionally cross the lane markings 

at speeds above 37 mph (60 km/h). 

(Available) 

SAHR 3.

In the front seats of the new Saab 9-5, 

you’ll find the third-generation Saab 

Active Head Restraints. 

Rollover sensing system.

Designed to deploy the curtain air  

bags and the safety belt pretensioners 

if an imminent rollover is detected  

by the system’s sensor.

Roof rack.
Can be combined with other  
accessories for loading and  
transportation. Available in  
aluminum or black-coated steel.  
(Accessory)

Cargo holders.
Choose from our range of roof rack 
accessories to bring your skis, bikes, 
surfboards, kayaks and more.  
(Accessory)

Cargo guard and space divider.
Metal guard that separates the  
passenger and luggage compartments. 
Can be fitted with the cargo space  
divider. Convenient for separating  
fragile loads from more solid items  
or when traveling with pets.  
(Accessory)

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