Best Used Station Wagons: top 10
What is it, a real family car? For many, it is a "station wagon", which is also preferred by simply practical people. It is believed that the first cars with the body of the "station wagon" began to produce in the early forties, a private car company, the main profile of which was the creation of exclusive cars. Mass production of "station wagons" was started in the late forties, and they were produced at that time by two companies: Plymouth and Willys.
Modern "station wagons" are passenger and cargo cars with a closed body and a large luggage compartment. "Wagons" are called "Wagon", in other countries - Caravan, SW, etc. In our review of the best used station wagons. When buying a car in the salon, it will be more expensive than other types of vehicles, but in the secondary market you can well count on a budget purchase.
Among the main advantages of "universals":
- Original body and functional interior - this is why owners appreciate cars with the body of the "station wagon".
- Fuel economy - achieved through low ground clearance and good aerodynamic performance.
- Good dynamic performance - this is made possible by the low location of the center of gravity, as well as low sailing, since cars with this body are usually low.
- Versatility - cars can be used for any purpose, but they can do what, for example, a "sedan" is not capable of.
Best Station Wagons
Our ranking includes station wagons:
- KIA Ceed SW
- MINI Clubman
- Skoda New Superb Combi
- Subaru Outback
- Volkswagen Passat Alltrack
- Volvo V90 Cross Country
- Audi A4 allroad
- Audi A6 allroad
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain
- Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo
KIA Ceed SW
The best station wagon in the world, which according to the manufacturer was to create a serious competition to the family hatchback class. Its rivals are Ford Focus, Seat Leon and Peugeot 308. KIA Ceed SW can not be called a car in which all the achievements of Kia in the field of ecological innovations are realized, but it is worthy of attention. It is presented in two configurations, with two gasoline engines and gearboxes.
The latest version no longer features the 1.0- and 1.4-liter gasoline engines, as well as the 1.6-liter diesel engine. A 1.5-liter four-cylinder petrol engine is now on the powertrain list.
The quality of the interior fit and finish is top-notch: soft materials, precise and reliable controls - it feels like a car built to last. The Kia Ceed Sportswagon has a wide and easy-to-load cargo area, located low to the ground. It has a volume of 625 liters, more than the Volkswagen Golf Estate.
MINI Clubman
A small and very original station wagon. From some angles, it looks more massive than the longer version of the five-door MINI Hatch. The more you observe it, the bigger it seems, and you become more and more impressed with this car.
The car has six doors - the luggage compartment is accessed through a pair of swinging doors, each of which is equipped with a small wiper. In the base version, the car is equipped with a 1.5-liter gasoline engine, which is enough to accelerate to 100 km / h in 9.2 seconds. The more productive version is equipped with a 2.0-liter gasoline engine. The all-wheel drive JCW model can compete with the strongest competitors with more than 300 hp.
In its second generation, the Clubman is equipped with a more practical body. The front headlights have been redesigned so that the LED daytime running lights form a continuous lighting circuit, acting as direction indicators. In the cabin, the infotainment system has been updated: innovative features have been added, such as the ability to connect to the Amazon Alexa voice assistant. This allows you to ask the assistant where the car is and when the next service is due.
Skoda New Superb Combi
A car with a length of just under 5 meters, in which all space is used as rationally as possible. The rear legroom in the latest version is more spacious than in the previous model. The luggage compartment provides an immense 660 liters for cargo transportation, which is the best indicator in the class. All of this is a must if you have a large or growing family.
The manufacturer offers models with 150 hp and 190 hp engine, with the latter being more popular. The steering of the Superb is very responsive, but you need to be careful in the corners, as the car is quite long. The interior has excellent sound insulation, which is typical for all models of the manufacturer.
Some nice bonuses, besides Bluetooth, include an infotainment system with Android Auto, Google Play, and Apple CarPlay.
Subaru Outback
Subaru Outback SUV and station wagon that will be appreciated by those who like practicality. The car has a lower roof over the heads of rear passengers, and the center floor tunnel is higher than in crossovers, but it has a very soft sofa that will be as comfortable as home. The cabin has quality trim, and the interior is dominated by a 1.6-inch touchscreen multimedia system. Climate settings are set by touch buttons on the display, and the most important ones have a take in the form of physical keys. The sound level can be changed with a rotary knob or a slider on the steering wheel.
The trunk of the car is large and has a rectangular shape. Its volume of 522 liters is enough for everyday tasks. The universal, as well as other models of the manufacturer is built on the basis of a modular platform SGP. As power units use opposition engines, and the most popular is considered to be a 2.5-liter atmospheric. In new versions of Outback the engine has been significantly modified and develops 188 hp.
Volkswagen Passat Alltrack
The practicality of the station wagon is complemented by increased cross-country ability of the car, which makes it a car for all occasions. The car made its debut in 2011, and the Passat Variant platform became the basis for it. Nevertheless, the car differs radically from its predecessor. The design remains the same massive grille. The exterior with smooth lines, which emphasizes its good speed characteristics, not only the ability to overcome off-road. Plastic dodger, a system of rails for large cargoes is provided. The ground clearance of the car is 165 mm.
All-wheel drive is complemented by a robotized gearbox, and under the hood there is a 220 hp motor. This allows the car to accelerate to 231 km / h, and the first hundred to overcome in 6.8 seconds. The volume of the luggage compartment is 639 liters.
Volvo V90 Cross Country
Among the main advantages, users name low fuel consumption in the city and on the highway, which allows you to travel long distances without refueling. A spacious trunk with a record 723 liters allows you to transport very large cargo, and high-quality noise insulation makes any trip extremely comfortable.
The modified version of the station wagon was first presented to the public in 2016. Its good aerodynamic characteristics are emphasized by smooth body lines. The strength is reminded by a massive radiator grille, which makes the exterior brutal. At the rear, original lights in the form of a lightning bolt are installed.
The car is available in Pro, Plus and Ocean Race configurations, which can be equipped with diesel or gasoline turbo engines. The powertrains range from 190 to 249 hp. The gearbox can be automatic or manual. Develops speed up to 210 km / h, and acceleration to 100 kilometers per hour takes no more than 8.9 seconds. Close attention is paid to safety, and its basis is airbags and belt system.
Audi A4 allroad
All-purpose vehicle with 175 mm ground clearance and all-wheel drive. It is equipped with a 4-liter engine with an output of up to 248 hp. Safety is well thought out, which is enhanced by emergency braking and collision warning system, lane keeping, adaptive cruise control. Comfortable driving is provided by a seven-speed gearbox.
The 2019 restyling field adds a blind spot monitoring system with cross-traffic alert to the vehicle. The Premium Plus package features a new wireless charging pad for smartphones and two additional USB ports for passengers.
Already in the base version the model is equipped with a collision warning system, stability control, anti-lock brakes, airbags for all passengers. Leather upholstery of seats is used, a panoramic sunroof and a large 12.3-inch monitor are installed.
Audi A6 allroad
The car was presented in 2019. Developers managed to achieve increased cross-country ability due to the introduction of a number of technical solutions, and the ground clearance of 139 mm helps to cope with any road surfaces and off-road. There are modifications with gasoline and diesel engines with a volume of 3 liters. In some versions, turbocharged power units are installed. 6-cylinder motors with an output of up to 348 hp are used.
"Universal" refers to the Euro VI class. To accelerate to 100 km/h the car needs no more than 6.7 seconds. Fuel consumption in the mixed cycle is 7.6 liters.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain
The All-Terrain line of vehicles is a completely new experience in automobile construction for the German automobile concern. Despite the rather high price, users believe that it is fully justified. Conventional station wagons are already in the manufacturer's portfolio - they have been produced since 1977 and are invariably popular in the European market. The All-Terrain model is a passenger car in the body of a station wagon, which has the character of an off-roader. This class of vehicles has long been present in the range of many companies.
This model can be operated on the highway, off-road, on snowy and country roads, in the sands. Nevertheless, despite all these possibilities, the owner of the car can at any moment return to civilization, being behind the wheel of a comfortable, stylish and practical car.
The All-Terrain is equipped with wheels that are larger in diameter than those of a conventional station wagon. The buyer can choose to buy a car with 19 or 20-inch wheels. As for the interior, it differs from the station wagon not so much. It is a decor made of aluminum, sports aluminum pedals, mats with an emblem and a modified dashboard.
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Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo
The best all-wheel drive station wagon from the premium segment, which combines the dynamics of a supercar with the practicality of a car for the transportation of passengers and cargo. The car was first presented in 2017, although the concept could be seen back in 2012. The front part of the car is the same as the liftback, and already from the middle pillars the main differences begin. The car has a less sloping roof line and higher rear door aperture, although in general the design looks harmonious and elegant. In the interior, the front part is borrowed from a liftback. The design is above praise, there is a large display on the front panel, very expensive finishing materials, high quality workmanship and bucket seats. There is a three-seat sofa for rear passengers, but two passengers are really comfortable here (because of the center tunnel). A sofa with two seats is available as an option. As for the luggage compartment, in this modification it is much larger than in conventional versions and is 520 liters, and with the folded second row - 1390 liters. In the base version, the car is equipped with a 3-liter engine with 330 horsepower, and in the top configuration the car can boast a 4-liter powerplant with two turbochargers and a 136-horsepower electric motor.
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