I love wagons. New wagons are surprisingly attractive, and I can't decide which one I like the most! I thought it would be a fun discussion topic, since we have quite a few other wagon lovers on here.
Let's keep it to current wagon offerings only. I know the 2nd gen CTS-V wagon, TSX wagon, and a bunch of others are cool... but it makes for a better comparison to focus strictly on models currently on the market.
Here are my current favorites:
Volvo V90
With a possible 315hp and AWD, it's a pretty cool car. The T8 version is supposed to make closer to (or possibly more than) 400hp. I did sit in one at the auto show this year, and I didn't like the feel as much as I had hoped, though. Gone are the plush thrones of years past. The seat was firm. Almost German-like.
Mercedes-Benz E Class
With AWD and a twin-turbo V6 making 329hp, this is a pretty badass machine as well. That sloping rear end is what does it for me. I haven't been as impressed with modern Mercedes-Benz interiors as I had hoped, but I would still love one of these things.
BMW 330i Sport Wagon
I'm not a fan of the BMW 330i Sport Wagon. It looks blobby, only comes with a weak 4 cylinder or a weaker diesel, and has no manual transmission option. I realize the Volvo and Benz are automatics as well, but I feel a smaller, less powerful 3 Series wagon should have the benefit of a row-your-own gearbox! I'm not a fan of BMW's overall styling lately as it is.
What do you guys and gals think? What other currently offered wagons do you like, and why? You can pick models that aren't available in the US if you wish, as long as they're current.
I may open it up to older models if the conversation starts to stall... I know there are quite a few older wagons I'd love to dream about!
Let's keep it to current wagon offerings only. I know the 2nd gen CTS-V wagon, TSX wagon, and a bunch of others are cool... but it makes for a better comparison to focus strictly on models currently on the market.
Here are my current favorites:
Volvo V90
With a possible 315hp and AWD, it's a pretty cool car. The T8 version is supposed to make closer to (or possibly more than) 400hp. I did sit in one at the auto show this year, and I didn't like the feel as much as I had hoped, though. Gone are the plush thrones of years past. The seat was firm. Almost German-like.
Mercedes-Benz E Class
With AWD and a twin-turbo V6 making 329hp, this is a pretty badass machine as well. That sloping rear end is what does it for me. I haven't been as impressed with modern Mercedes-Benz interiors as I had hoped, but I would still love one of these things.
BMW 330i Sport Wagon
I'm not a fan of the BMW 330i Sport Wagon. It looks blobby, only comes with a weak 4 cylinder or a weaker diesel, and has no manual transmission option. I realize the Volvo and Benz are automatics as well, but I feel a smaller, less powerful 3 Series wagon should have the benefit of a row-your-own gearbox! I'm not a fan of BMW's overall styling lately as it is.
What do you guys and gals think? What other currently offered wagons do you like, and why? You can pick models that aren't available in the US if you wish, as long as they're current.
I may open it up to older models if the conversation starts to stall... I know there are quite a few older wagons I'd love to dream about!
I love it. I think even my wife would approve! She's not a fan of wagons.
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