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2011 Saab 9-3 SportCombi Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Need a turbocharged people-hauler that has more room than a sedan but is smaller than a crossover? Consider the 2011 Saab 9-3 SportCombi. This compact wagon is essentially a utilitarian version of the 9-3 luxury sedan and coupe lineup, offering the same four-door (or two-door), five-passenger family friendliness, along with 59.5 cubic feet of cargo area with the rear seats folded. Saab, now under the auspices of the Netherlands-based Spyker Company, is well aware of the 9-3 SportCombi’s dated appearance, among other shortcomings, and promises a complete re-working of the 9-3 lineup in the next year or two. In its favor, however, at least for purists, the 9-3 SportCombi is one Saab that’s truly a Saab and remains unaffected by the company’s late sojourn with General Motors.
In any case, the 2011 SportCombi boasts three trims, the Base (aka 2.0T), the X AWD (introduced for the 2010 model year) and the top-shelf Aero. All are powered by a turbocharged inline 4-cylinder (I4) engine, with both the Base and Aero available only with front-wheel drive (FWD). The X trim, meanwhile, uses Saab's unique XWD that is, at heart, a tweaked all-wheel-drive (AWD) system. The highly touted XWD monitors and transfers torque between the front and rear axles as needed, while the standard rear limited-slip rear differential swings up to 50% of added torque between the two rear wheels, again, as needed.
Though not facing the competition its less-spacious siblings endure, the 2011 SportCombi is still beset by such luxury entries as the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon and the Cadillac CTS. Other, more plebian, but certainly no less worthy rivals are Kia’s popular Soul, Subaru’s AWD Outback, and Volkswagen’s Jetta SportWagen.
Again for 2011, Saab offers only one engine for the 9-3 SportCombi line. This turbocharged 2.0-liter I4 powerplant combines with a variety of transmissions, depending on trim selection, for 210 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque. The Base SportCombi is delivered with a 6-speed manual transmission good for 21/31 mpg. The X AWD, meantime, comes with a standard 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, while the Aero is equipped with a standard 5-speed shiftable automatic. Mileage for the two transmissions, by the way, works out to 17/27 in the X AWD, and 19/27 in the Aero. Additionally, the Base is available with the 5-speed shiftable automatic, and the Aero can be delivered with the 6-speed stick shift.
Ride comfort in this luxury mini-wagon is described by reviewers as tepid, at best, while handling, at least in the Base trim, is also nothing to write home about. With its standard XWD, the X AWD trim handles better than its lesser siblings, while the Aero, boasting a sport-tuned suspension, fares better than either on winding back roads.
Touted as a luxury wagon, the 2011 SportCombi comes with at least a reasonable number of standard appearance, comfort and convenience features. The Base trim starts things off with a standard rear spoiler and 16-inch alloy wheels outside, while the cabin is endowed with leather upholstery and a power-adjustable driver’s seat. Further amenities in the Base trim include power windows and heated outside mirrors, remote power door locks, cruise control, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, dual-zone climate control and a nifty cooled storage compartment. Simulated wood and simulated alloy cabin trim accents complement the leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, while entertainment is provided via a 150-watt, single-CD player with seven speakers. The 9-3 X AWD adds 17-inch alloy wheels and a roof rack outside, while dressing the cabin in simulated carbon fiber trim accents.
The flagship Aero, meanwhile, tosses in such additional features as a standard power tilt-and-slide moonroof, power-adjustable, heated front sport bucket seats, universal remote garage door opener and electrochromatic rear-view mirror. Entertainment- and techno-wise, the Aero boasts a 6-CD changer, 11 Bose premium speakers, 5.1 surround sound, XM satellite radio and auxiliary MP3 audio input, as well as OnStar telecommunications service that stars Bluetooth hands-free technology.
Options for the Base trim include numerous standard features found in the higher trims, including 17-inch, five-spoke alloy wheels. Both the X AWD and Aero trim levels can be delivered with DVD-based touch-screen navigation and the popular Premium Package featuring rear parking assist sensors, power-folding and auto-dimming outside mirrors and driver's memory for seats and mirrors. The X AWD is, of course, eligible for the power moonroof.
Standard safety equipment aboard the 2011 SportCombi wagon includes four-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags and front and rear head airbags. Front head-restraint whiplash protection, dusk-sensing headlights, daytime running lights, and a remote antitheft alarm are also standard across the lineup. The OnStar Safety and Security Plan is standard for the Aero and optional for the Base and X AWD. With the Premium Package, xenon adaptive headlights that swivel on cornering are also available for the X AWD and Aero trims.
Owners of the mirror-image 2010 SportCombi report ride comfort to be problematic in a wagon allegedly devoted to entry-level plush, with over-friendly steering compromising agility to an uncomfortable degree. Fuel efficiency in this compact isn’t bad, but a number of owners complain that they don’t get the mileage advertised by Saab. At least rear seat comfort, a letdown in the 9-3 sedan and rag-top, according to several owners, is bolstered somewhat in Saab’s compact wagon by the comparatively cavernous cargo bay. On an even more positive note, owners praise the 2010 SportCombi’s looks, safety features, fighter-jet-style driver's position, and, most especially, its value.
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2011 Saab 9-3 SportCombi Pricing
Original MSRP
$30,330 to $37,020Price range
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · XM satellite radio · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 11
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.1 · Front brake width: 0.98 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.9 · Rear brake width: 0.47 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.55
Engine
Alternator: 120 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Paint: metallic · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Headlight cleaners: high pressure washers · Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Diameter: 17 · Profile: 45 · Speed Rating: V · Type: all season · Width: 235
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote opening of front windows and moonroof
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · XM satellite radio · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 11
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.4 · Rear brake width: .98 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.53
Engine
Alternator: 120 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Paint: metallic · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Headlight cleaners: high pressure washers · Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass · Roof rails: silver
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote opening of front windows and moonroof
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 11
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.4 · Rear brake width: .98 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Parking sensors: rear · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 2.44
Engine
Alternator: 120 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Paint: metallic · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt · Roof rails: silver
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation