How many people can a station wagon hold?

The trend since the 1980s for smaller station wagon bodies has limited the seating to two rows, resulting in a total capacity of five people, or six people if a bench front seat is used.

Do any station wagons have third row seating?

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon Mercedes still offers an E-Class wagon with rear-facing third-row seats.

Is a station wagon bigger than an SUV?

It is, essentially, a car. By its very name, however, a sports utility vehicle implies that it is something more — and so it is. If a station wagon is a slightly larger car, then an SUV is a pickup truck that’s simply been enclosed, given some extra space, and gifted with additional seating.

Is a Toyota Highlander a station wagon?

If the Outback is a station wagon with off-road capabilities, consider the Highlander to be a truck with station wagon capabilities. It’s big enough, good enough and, most of all, it’s a Toyota; so it’s going to run (almost) forever.

Are SUVs safer than station wagons?

Station wagons have similar safety features as SUVs, such as anti-lock brakes, rearview cameras, blind-spot mirrors, and front and side airbags but, with a lower center of gravity, offer more stability, handling, and control than SUVs.

Are station wagons easy to drive?

The station wagon represents a good combination of a car – easy to drive! – and an SUV – tons of cargo space! Thanks to relatively low ride heights and platforms based on cars, station wagons are far more athletic and are generally more enjoyable to drive.

What should you look for when buying a used station wagon?

The most important thing to look out for on the used market is all-wheel drive. Automakers just recently started to introduce more capable and rugged station wagons, making used models hard to find. Since there’s not a ton of demand for station wagons in the U.S., finding an affordable used version may be difficult.

What is the best luxury wagon to buy?

Best Luxury Wagons. 1 1. Subaru Outback. Subaru. Pros: 2 2. Mini Cooper Clubman. 3 1. Mercedes-Benz E450 All-Terrain. 4 2. Audi A6 AllRoad. 5 3. Volvo V90 and V90 Cross Country.

Do they still make Clubman wagons in 2021?

For 2021, a manual-transmission option returns to the Clubman after a one-year absence. Europeans tend to buy more wagons than Americans, so most wagons offered in the U.S. market are from premium European brands.