Order books for the car open at the same time, with deliveries expected to customers from September. The engine line-up will be the same as the saloon's, so in Ireland you can expect a choice of a 2.0-litre 160hp or 180hp diesel or a 2.0-litre 220hp Biopower petrol model.
The SportCombi has a 527-litre luggage space that can expand out to 1,600-litres with the seats folded. The cargo deck is two metres long.
Expect prices to start at around €37,500 when the Saab 9-5 SportCombi comes to Ireland in September.
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