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2011 Saab 9-5 SportCombi Wagon Leaked, Again

 
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2010 Saab 9-5 SportCombi leak

HI-RES GALLERY: 2010 Saab 9-5 SportCombi leak

With Saab now in the relatively safe hands of Spyker work can continue unabated on the development of new models. We’ve already seen the new 2010 Saab 9-5 and following its launch this summer we will eventually see its SportCombi wagon variant make its debut.

This latest leaked image and previous spy shots show that development of the wagon is nearly complete, with a worldwide reveal by the end of the year seeming more and more likely. Apart from the rear hatch and likely extended wheelbase, the 9-5 SportCombi will be nearly identical to the sedan. Both cars will be built at Saab’s home plant in Trollhattan, Sweden.

At launch, there will be a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel model with 160 horsepower, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline model with 220 horsepower and a 2.8-liter turbo V-6 gasoline flagship with 300 horsepower on tap.

Shortly after launch, a 1.6-litre gasoline turbo model with 180 horsepower will be introduced, together with a 2.0-liter BioPower E85 model. Of course, U.S. variants will likely include just the gasoline engines.

Expect to see the new Saab 9-5 SportCombi go on sale early next year priced slightly higher than the sedan, which tops out at just under $50,000. For more information on the 2010 Saab 9-5, check out our previous story by clicking here.

[Autoblog.nl]





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Comments (14)

  1. By NoNameDenton Posted: 12/30/2009 4:44pm PST

    Is there any hope for Saab as a brand or company?
     
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  2. By adamk Posted: 12/30/2009 5:20pm PST

    I'd like to think the answer could be yes, though recent events have certainly tarnished what little brand equity was left. The new 2010 9-5 looks quite promising. If only GM could have also replaced the 9-3 sooner, but they let the "bread and butter" model soldier on too long without a full model change. Not sure how many people will buy a $40K all-new 9-5 under such uncertain conditions. My father had a mid-80s Saab 900 Turbo sedan that was definitely one of my favorite childhood cars. But even I'd be weary of buying a 9-3 or 9-5 right now. Pity. I hope someone steps in quickly.
     
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  3. By Roy Posted: 12/30/2009 7:09pm PST

    I'm a fan of Saab, having almost bought one three years ago. However, I'm concerned that GM is flip-flopping. If Saab was not in the profitability plan last month, what has changed?
     
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  4. By  valentines day Posted: 12/30/2009 7:12pm PST

    I would like to say This car is totally reminicent of the Saab 900, at least at the angles these photos show. Look at the shape of the rear door windows and the angle of the C-column and trunk lid. Now look at a photo of the 900. This new model wasn’t shaped that way by accident.
     
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  5. By  gazzed Posted: 12/30/2009 9:25pm PST

    It's an elongated early 90's Subaru Impreza hatch..
     
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  6. By Agent Posted: 12/31/2009 6:30am PST

    There is hope for the company SAAB, I hope. The new owener should bring it back to become the TRUE Swidish car. I think its Swidish, correct me if Im wrong.
     
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  7. fb_100000275684479 avatar Michael Escobar Posted: 12/31/2009 9:11am PST

    @gazzed,
    I'm pretty sure every SAAB "combi" in the past decade looked pretty much like the old Impreza hatch, especially the one that was based on the old Impreza hatch itself.
    That said, I always liked the mid-nineties Impreza hatch, but I fear I'm in the minority. Actually I'm probably the only one.
     
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  8. By bepsf Posted: 12/31/2009 9:26am PST

    If they can make a 9-5 wagon - Why couldn't they have made the sedan a 5-door hatch instead and made the second bodystyle a 3-door coupe?
     
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  9. By dan aka 64chevyman Posted: 12/31/2009 9:37am PST

    I had a Saab 9-5 before that I had a Volvo T-5 which was a bullet proof tank with addicting speed. The Saab was an enthusiast car with light handling and and smooth power. The interior was a great with heated and cooled seats, but the front suspension needed beefed up for a complete car You could but racing bracing but I never did. The Volvo was stiff where the Saab was more natural. There is no doubt they have fixed the issues with the front end hardware and now have a car for the masses if they could just work on the price! Good luck Saab! Very popular in Europe and great forums!
     
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  10. By  My Wheels On Walls Posted: 12/31/2009 4:18pm PST

    A stunning piece of contemporary design. All they need now is the brain power and money to seel these in the U.S.
     
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  11. By  air max 90 Posted: 1/2/2010 4:50am PST

    Why couldn't they have made the sedan a 5-door hatch instead and made the second bodystyle a 3-door coupe?
     
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  12. By Agent Posted: 1/2/2010 5:56am PST

    Looks like a piece of art. I agree with My Wheels on Walls, they need to sell it properly.
     
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  13. By dan aka 64chevman Posted: 1/2/2010 9:01am PST

    Guys I think you are on to something about this design, with the beautiful grill and in black or that iconic blue and if this vehicle gets 30 mpg or 38 or so as a diesel with a duel clutch 6 speed auto, we may have an iconic game changer to surpass the Subaru and the "family car".
     
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  14. By Warren Turner Posted: 1/12/2010 8:41am PST

    SAAB in the US
     
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