The NYIAS event marks the North American show debut of the 9-5 SportCombi, a model that was introduced last month in Europe and which is supposed to rev up the sales of the 9-5 range. Built on the platform of its sedan sibling and featuring Aero X-inspired looks here and there, the SportCombi comes with the promise of a very sporty wagon.
The main design elements that make up the new 9-5 SportCombi are the raked forward tailgate (a novelty for a wagon model) and full-width “ice-block” rear light bar.
The model is powered by a range of engines that was carried over from the sedan version, starting with the diesel 2.0TiD, continuing with the hybrid 2.0T BioPower and ending with the petrol triad 1.6T, 2.0T and 2.8T.
Inside of the car, the future drivers will be treated with all the goodies that make up modern day cars. Infotainment systems are to be found everywhere: Saab DriveSense adaptive chassis control, adaptive cruise control, Bi-Xenon Smart Beam adaptive lighting, keyless entry and starting, tri-zone air conditioning and a Pilot Head-up Display.
With the SportCombi, Saab hopes to open the gates to an invasion of new models (provided it manages to solve its domestic problems), a new lineup that will bring the car maker back to profit and right back into the hearts and minds of the American public.
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