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Dynamic and Functional
The deep cargo deck is fully carpeted
and optimized for space and ease-of-use. The 60/40 split rear seatbacks fold
down almost completely flat without having to reposition the seat squab or
remove the head restraints. Careful attention to soundproofing in the rear
bodywork attenuates noise, vibration and resonance so that occupants enjoy a
level of interior refinement similar to that of the sedan.
With the
seatbacks lowered, the cargo deck is 77.2 inches long (1,962 mm) and offers an
adaptable load capacity of up to 1,600 liters (527 liters, rear seats up). The
side walls are completely flat and upright, creating a clean, open space without
any hard-to-use corners or rear wheel-arch intrusions. Compartments in the side
walls offer convenient stowage for small items. Four tie-down loops and a
12-volt power outlet also come as standard.
An optional, U-shaped track
around the outside of the floor provides flexible space configuration. As in the
9-5 sedan, it carries an adaptable, telescopic dividing rail which allows the
cargo deck to be split as required so that different sized items can be
separated and kept in place.
The floor, with a signature Saab
aircraft-shaped handle, folds back in steps to access under-floor storage. When
folded twice, an additional storage compartment is revealed for cars fitted with
tire repair kits instead of a mini spare wheel. A pull-out support arm can be
slotted in place to keep the folded floor in a fixed position. This provides
further support for items stored in the under-floor recess, as a flexible
alternative to using the entire cargo deck.
The underside of the floor
has two fittings for flat stowage of the U-rail divider. They also carry hooks
that can be used to organize bags, for example. A waterproof plastic liner,
available as option, can be dropped into the recess to provide a separate wet
storage area for sports equipment, outdoor clothing or muddy boots.
When
a mini spare wheel is specified, it is covered by a flat panel which provides a
sub-floor 2.6 inches (65 mm) below the main floor height - ideal for the
separate stowage of flat or small items.
Smart Tailgate
For
additional convenience, the tailgate is available with a remotely-controlled,
electric power operation. It can be fully opened and closed via a rotary knob in
the driver's door or a button on the car's key fob. A touch pad on the outside
of the tailgate, above the number plate, and a button in the interior trim also
trigger powered opening and closing.
A programmable mode can be used to
raise the tailgate to a lower position if there is restricted clearance
overhead, such as inside a garage. The opening height is pre-set via the rotary
knob, which can also disable the powered function.
For ease of loading,
the tailgate opens down to bumper level with a lift-over height of only 648 mm.
The cargo deck floor is also flush with the tailgate opening to facilitate
sliding heavy loads inside. A down-lighter in the tailgate and small sidewall
lights provide excellent illumination of the load space at night.
A
retracting cargo cover can also be slotted into lugs in the sidewalls
immediately behind the rear seats. It keeps items out of sight and includes a
convenient one-touch action which allows the ends of the locating bar to slide
up channels on the inside of the D-pillars for convenient access to the cargo
deck.
Saab 9-5 SportCombi: Photo Gallery, Review (1/2) and Specifications