Station wagons are sedans with an extended luggage compartment and an additional door in the rear wall. Unlike European countries, station wagons are not so popular here. This is most often associated with the fact that many station wagons have low cross-country ability, which is not always acceptable for our region.
However, with the release of new models, more and more domestic motorists choose cars of this type: they are roomy, gradually acquire off-road qualities, are great for a large family, and are also more economical than crossovers and SUVs. This article covers 5 best station wagons.
5. Toyota Mark X Zio
The Mark X Zio is the best Japanese station wagon that is as comfortable as a minivan and in driving performance like a sedan. The exterior of the car is not tossing, the body itself is wide and squat. A special feature of the salon is the “4 + Free” concept. This guarantees that 4 people can feel quite comfortable in the cabin. In addition, the seats can be fixed in different positions: "Personal Mode" for comfortable travel, "Friendly Mode" for a large company and "Active Mode", which increases the trunk space.
The owners note the excellent steering. The car understands the driver almost perfectly. You can choose from engines with a volume of 2.4 liters and 3.5 liters, a transmission - a variator or automatic.
4. Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
Continues the rating of station wagons in 2016. The reliable CLA class car appeared in 2014. Like its sedan counterpart, it was built on a class A front-wheel drive platform. The cheapest version with a 1.6-liter engine and front-wheel drive will cost nothing - 2 million. More powerful four-wheel drive versions will cost nearly $ 3 million.
As for a station wagon, the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake has a not-so-spacious interior and trunk, but it boasts excellent handling and dynamics. This car with all its appearance says that station wagons can also be prestigious.
3. Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
Mercedes has implemented an interesting idea by releasing a spacious station wagon based on the four-door CLS coupe. The appearance of the car was a success. Sleek and elegant lines make the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class station wagon more eye-catching.
The luggage compartment - one of the main parts of any station wagon - may not seem spacious enough for the domestic consumer. Its volume is 590 liters, and if the rear seat is folded down - 1550 liters. And the luggage compartment opening is small. It should be borne in mind that the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is not very suitable for transporting large loads. The trunk of the car is finished with velor and has a wooden bottom.
There are 5 engines to choose from, including the 5.5 liter eight. A 7-speed automatic transmission or AMG Speedshift is also offered.
2. Cadillac Escalade ESV
The Escalade ESV is not the most fuel efficient wagon with off-road ambitions. Thanks to the grille shield, it has a truly warlike look. In this car, manufacturability is at the highest level: and a sliding step, and a massage function in the seats, and a digital instrument cluster, and much more interesting.
On the road, the Escalade ESV, despite its power, is quite pliable: handling is at the highest level, there are no complaints about the brakes, and the heavy weight is not annoying when cornering.
As for the luggage compartment, everything is on the ointment! The volume of the trunk is 747 liters, and with the seats folded down - 3424 liters.
1. Skoda Superb Combi
It was decided to give the first place to a more accessible and popular model - Skoda Superb Combi. Manufacturers were initially set up to create perhaps the cheapest station wagon, and the result met expectations.
The car looks both strict and attractive at the same time. And the enlarged aerodynamic wing gives it a sporty look.
The Superb Combi's interior is truly spacious. Almost all trim is made of soft plastic, which is the most resistant to various kinds of damage.
The standard trunk volume is 660 liters, with the rear seats folded down - 1,895 liters.
The buyer has a choice of drive: front or full (4x4).
Among the range of offered gasoline engines, the most powerful is the 2-liter with 220-280 hp. from.
Conclusion
It is clear from everything that today good station wagons are divided into prestigious models and "workers". The former are focused on comfortable travel and allow to emphasize the status of the owner, the latter - directly to practical use.