2006 Saab 9-3 SportCombi Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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The SportCombi reflects the Saab tradition for quirkiness. Back in 1973, Saab dubbed its first hatchback the CombiCoupe. Saab will tell you that "combi" stands for a combination of style and practicality. Thus, SportCombi translated means a sporty wagon.

The all-new for 2006 SportCombi sits on a 9-3 sedan MacPheason-strut front wheel drive and four-link independent rear suspension. It also incorporates the 9-3's ReAxs system, a passive, transparent rear steering that allows the rear wheels to turn slightly when cornering at high speed, which increases lateral grip and stability. The brakes are excellent with a firm, progressive feel, minimal nosedive, and no appreciable ABS antics.

A 2.0-liter turbocharged aluminum L4 producing 210 hp moves the base wagon and couples to a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic. The "sporty" side of this wagon comes in the Aero trim line with a Cadillac sourced V6. Being quirky by tradition, Saab engineers added a twin-scroll turbocharger, more durable pistons, and revised cylinder head design. The Saab V6, at 250 hp, produces 40 hp more than Cadillac's rendition. With 0-60 times in the high 7-second range, the turbo comes on at low revs producing thrust in a linear response with minimal torque steer. The V6's power curve best matches the six-speed automatic, which has optional steering wheel shift buttons. Reviewers enjoyed the responsiveness of the SportCombi's high-speed driving characteristics.

Swedish minimalist triumphs in the design of the interior. Covered in leather and soft materials, touches of brushed aluminum tastefully accent muted colors. The front seats are comfortable and supportive, while the rear bench seat seats three children or two adults. It features a 60/40 split that folds down for 45.0 cubic-feet of cargo space accessed through a large, aluminum hatch. The attractive body, aerodynamically styled for zero-lift, adds only 90 pounds more than a 9-3 sedan.

The Saab tradition touts engineering quirkiness. But "quirky" also means distinctive and with the 9-3 SportCombi, Saab has created a distinctive sport wagon.

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by Scott G
Feb 20, 2014
I absolutely love this car. I bought it to have something to haul my 3 dogs around and to take trips in as my Saab 9-7x likes fuel. This get 30 on the highway and, with the tune I added, does 0-60 in about 5 seconds.Feb 20, 2014
by Sham R
Nov 17, 2011
fast cabrio, not good mpg good spec with all the toys inc leather, zenons sat nav, ipod cd etc etc, drops in value greatly, parts are expensive. fun to drive, looks cool glad i had it for a while, nice roof one touch and opens remotely on key too.Nov 17, 2011
by Martin B
Aug 27, 2010
Like it very much. The designation SportCombi actually says it all. Automatic trans with manual "paddles" on the steering wheel. Vector version with Factory toned windows, automatically dimming rear view mirrors. luxury leather, high end stereo and so on. Only lacks a glass roof. 17" wheelsAug 27, 2010

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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with pass-thru · Center console trim: simulated wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: simulated wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets

Driver Seat

Power adjustments: 8

Exterior Features

Grille color: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Video system: auxiliary audio/video input

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Xenon

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Sunroof: power glass

Safety

Active head restraints: driver

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside

Suspension

Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Tires

Type: all season

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: remote operation

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with pass-thru · Center console trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: seatback

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Exterior Features

Grille color: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Video system: auxiliary audio/video input

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: HID

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside

Suspension

Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Tires

Type: all season

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: remote operation

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