Yes, but the car has first to be unlocked for the tailgate handle to be activated.
> Press button "unlock" on the key twice.
> Press and hold button "tailgate" on the key for approximately two seconds.
or
> Pull the release handle "1" in handle recess of the lower tailgate.
The upper tailgate is unlocked.
> Swivel the upper tailgate upwards to open.

Here it is:

Owner's Manual page 86