Station wagon cars in 2014 went up in price, with Astra-Family-Caravan especially distinguished, the price tag of which grew by 50 thousand, and Cruz-SW, which added 60 thousand. ranks inexpensive station wagons the old Kalina left forever, which was finally replaced by a second-generation car. And the only newcomer was the new Octavia-Combi, sales of which started in Russia in early spring.
"Lada-Kalina", from 334,500 rubles.
Engine. 1596 cm 3; 87 l. With. at 5100 rpm
Temperament. 167 km/h; 12.7 s to 100 km/h; 7.0 l per 100 km (average)
Basic equipment. Driver airbag, power tilt steering wheel, immobilizer, power windows (2), audio preparation
"Lada-Priora", from 384,000 rubles.
Engine. 1596 cm 3; 98 l. With. at 5600 rpm
Temperament. 183 km/h; 11.5 s to 100 km/h; 6.9 liters per 100 km (average)
Basic equipment. Driver's airbag, ABS, tilt steering wheel with power steering, immobilizer, central locking with remote control, alarm system, power windows (2), power and heated mirrors, audio preparation
"Lada-Largus", from 384,000 rubles.
Engine. 1598 cm3; 84 l. With. at 5500 rpm
Temperament. 156 km/h; 14.5 s to 100 km/h; 7.5–12.3 liters per 100 km
Basic equipment. Driver's airbag, tilt steering wheel, immobilizer, audio preparation
Skoda Fabia Combi, from 549,000 rubles.
Engine. 1198 cm 3; 69 l. With. at 5400 rpm
Temperament. 164 km/h; 15.0 s to 100 km/h; 4.5–7.3 liters per 100 km
Basic equipment. Airbags (2), ABS, ESP, steering wheel with power steering adjustable in length and angle, immobilizer, central locking with remote control, air conditioning, power windows (2), power and heated mirrors, audio training, height-adjustable driver's seat, on-board computer
SEAT Ibiza ST, from 640,490 rubles.
Engine. 1390 cm 3; 85 l. With. at 5000 rpm
Temperament. 177 km/h; 12.4 s to 100 km/h; 4.7–8.0 l per 100 km
Basic equipment. Airbags (2), ABS, power steering wheel adjustable in length and angle, immobilizer, central locking, air conditioning, power windows (2), heated front seats, audio preparation, height-adjustable driver's seat
Ford Focus Station Wagon, from 675,000 rubles.
Engine. 1596 cm 3; 105 l. With. at 5800 rpm
Temperament. 187 km/h; 12.5 s to 100 km/h; 4.7–8.4 l per 100 km
Basic equipment. Airbags (2), ABS, power steering wheel adjustable in length and angle, immobilizer, central locking with remote control, air conditioning, power windows (2), power and heated mirrors, MP3 audio system with USB, height-adjustable driver's seat, heating front seats
Opel Astra Family Caravan, from 680,000 rubles.
Engine.
Temperament. 191 km/h; 11.7 s to 100 km/h; 5.3–8.8 l per 100 km
Basic equipment. Airbags (4), ABS, adjustable in length and angle of the steering wheel with power, immobilizer, central locking with remote control, alarm, air conditioning, power windows (2), electric and heated mirrors, heated front seats, height-adjustable CD-radio driver's seat
Kia cee "d SW, from 699,900 rubles.
Engine. 1591 cm 3; 122 l. With. at 6200 rpm
Temperament. 192 km/h; 10.8 s to 100 km/h; 5.7–8.8 l per 100 km
Basic equipment. Airbags (6), ABS, power steering wheel adjustable in length and angle, immobilizer, central locking with remote control, air conditioning, power windows (2), power and heated mirrors, steering wheel heating, front seat heating, MP3 audio system with USB, on-board computer, alarm system, steering wheel and gearshift lever trim in leather
Skoda Octavia Combi, from 709,000 rubles.
Engine. 1598 cm 3; 110 l. With. at 5500–5800 rpm
Temperament. 191 km/h; 10.8 s to 100 km/h, 5.2–8.5 per 100 km
Basic equipment. Airbags (2), ABS, ESP, hill start assist, power steering wheel adjustable in length and angle, immobilizer, central locking, power windows (2), power and heated mirrors, driver's seat height adjustment, audio preparation, on-board computer
Chevrolet Cruze SW, from 727,000 rubles.
Engine. 1598 cm 3; 124 l. With. at 6400 rpm
Temperament. 192 km/h; 12.6 s to 100 km/h; 6.5 liters per 100 km (average)
Basic equipment. Airbags (2), ABS, tilt steering wheel with power steering, immobilizer, central locking with remote control, air conditioning, power windows (2), power and heated mirrors, heated front seats, MP3 audio system, on-board computer
Hyundai i30 Wagon, from 739,900 rubles.
Engine. 1591 cm 3; 130 l. With. at 6300 rpm
Temperament. 194 km/h; 10.8 s to 100 km/h; 5.5–8.8 l per 100 km
Basic equipment. Airbags (6), ABS, adjustable in length and angle of inclination with power steering, immobilizer, central locking with remote control, air conditioning, power windows (4), power and heated mirrors, heated front seats, alarm system, MP3 audio system with USB, adjustable driver's seat height, on-board computer
Opel Astra Sports Tourer, from 744,400 rubles.
Engine. 1598 cm 3; 115 l. With. at 6000 rpm
There are four more station wagon models, and there are six of them in total! The first is Kalina. Moreover, both the usual and the Cross version with a reconfigured suspension, increased ground clearance from 145-160 to 183 mm and protective body linings. The 1.6 liter engine produces 87, 98 or 106 “forces”, and is combined with a manual transmission, an AMT “robot” (Cross version) and a 4-speed Jatco automatic (regular Kalina). Price fork - 455,200 - 582,900 rubles for the usual "Kalina" and 525,800 - 593,600 rubles for Cross.
Lada Largus Cross
Let's not forget, of course, the long, like a dachshund, Largus model with an immense trunk, where the third row of seats also fits. Largus offer both cargo van with blind sidewalls, a cargo-passenger station wagon for 5-7 seats and its "raised" version of the Cross, where the ground clearance is increased from 145 to 170 mm. Boxes for all options are only "mechanics", a 1.6-liter VAZ engine produces 87 hp, an imported one of the same volume - 102. A van costs from 499,900 rubles, a station wagon from 529,900, a Cross version - from 674,900 rubles .
Audi does not lag behind AvtoVAZ and also offers six "sheds" at once - ordinary, all-terrain and "charged". The most modest is the front-wheel drive A4 Avant with a 1.4-liter turbo engine with 150 hp. and "robot" (from 2,050,000 rubles). But there is also a 2-liter diesel (150 or 190 hp) and a 2-liter petrol turbo engine (190 or 249 hp), and with these engines they already offer all-wheel drive. It is also available by default in the A4 allroad quattro version with a ground clearance increased by 34 mm (up to 175 mm). But in Russia, she has only one engine - a gasoline 2-liter TFSI with 249 hp. paired with a 7-speed "robot". Price - from 2,856,442 rubles.
Audi RS 6 Avant performance
The A6 Avant (from 2,680,000 rubles) with front or all-wheel drive "petrol" with a volume of 1.8, 2 and 3 liters give out 190, 249 or 333 "power", and with a 1.8 liter engine you can buy a 6-speed manual transmission . The off-road model A6 allroad quattro (from 3,850,000 rubles) has a ground clearance of 180 mm, adaptive air suspension and a 3-liter V6 with 333 hp. There is also a "charged" all-wheel drive S6 Avant in Russia (from 5,275,000 rubles). Its supercharged 4-liter V8 produces 450 hp. - and 4.6 seconds to 100 km / h. But the most fierce is the 605-horsepower RS 6 Avant performance, which travels to 100 km / h in just 3.7 seconds and gains 305 km / h. Price - to match the dynamics: from 7,660,000 rubles! By the way, next year the newest 450-horsepower will also be brought to us.
Ford has only one "universal" model in Russia - this is the Focus Wagon, which plays in the C segment. Ground clearance is 160 mm, not bad for our roads, gasoline engines- naturally aspirated 1.6-liter (105 or 125 hp) or 1.5-liter supercharged EcoBoost with 150 hp The engines are combined with a 5-speed "mechanics" or a 6-speed "robot" PowerShift with two clutches.
Will such a Focus fit on a competitor "Vesta" SW? With a stretch, because it's still more expensive. Excluding discounts, prices today start at 926,000 rubles and end at around 1,191,000 rubles.
Of the 16 Kia models offered today in Russia, there is also only one station wagon - this is cee "d_sw, performing in the same C segment as Ford Focus. Although the "Korean" is somewhat cheaper at the start: prices for it start at 899,900 rubles, but at the finish line - already 1,299,900 rubles. And to "Vesta" do not catch up.
The cee "d_sw buyer has 3 gasoline engines to choose from. The base 1.4-liter unit produces 100 hp, the 1.6-liter unit produces 130, and the top-end 1.6 GDI direct injection engine develops 135 "horses". The engines are combined with manual transmission, automatic and DCT "robot" - all with 6 steps.
CLA Shooting Brake
In the Russian model range of Mercedes-Benz, we counted five proposals. For petrol C-Class Estate with rear wheel drive and a 1.6 liter engine with 156 hp. or with a 4Matic transmission and a 2-liter turbo engine with 184 hp. they ask from 2,270,000 rubles. There are models and livelier. For example, a more dynamic CLA Shooting Brake with a 211-horsepower gasoline engine and all-wheel drive (from 2,610,000 rubles). But it also pales in comparison to the ferocious Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4Matic with the most powerful serial 4-cylinder engine in the world. With a volume of only 2 liters, the Germans squeezed out 381 "horses", 475 Nm - and acceleration to 100 km / h in just 4.3 seconds! The price tag for a small motor is also "horse", starting at 3,390,000 rubles.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class All Terrain
For those who need a bigger and more impressive car, there is the E-Class Estate. A gasoline 2-liter turbo engine develops 184 "horses", there is rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, the price is from 3,350,000 rubles. Although the new all-wheel drive E-Class All-Terrain is better suited for our roads, Mercedes has clearly seen enough of the same all-terrain models from Audi and Volkswagen, and decided to make the same one for themselves. Against the background of the usual E-Class, the All-Terrain has a 29 mm higher ground clearance, and the basic Air Body Control air suspension can change the clearance from 121 mm to 156 mm (also not a fountain, of course). Engines in Russia are only diesel: a 2-liter "four" (194 hp) and a 3-liter V6 with a return of 249 hp. It’s just a pity to drive it off-road, the toy is too expensive: the price starts at 4,080,000 rubles.
Think wagons are boring? Then take a look at the Mini Clubman. A real stylist! And where else can you find such a hinged tailgate among his brothers?! Although under the hood of the basic version of the Cooper there is less expression: there are three BMW cylinders, 1.5 liters of volume and a turbocharger that allows you to get 136 hp. Boxes - manual transmission and automatic, acceleration to hundreds - 9.1 seconds.
Mini JCW Clubman All4
The front-wheel drive Cooper S Clubman is already livelier: 192 hp have been removed from two “turboliters”, and the All4 all-wheel drive version equipped with the same engine is gaining 100 km / h in 6.9 seconds. But the fastest is the "charged" JCW Clubman All4: 231 hp. and 6.3 seconds to 100 km/h. Only the prices for Mini are not "mini" at all. The cheapest - from 1,464,000 rubles, all-wheel drive costs from 2,040,000, and the JCW version is priced at least 2,310,000 rubles.
Panamera Sport Turismo
Porsche Panamera with seedling body? Now - yes: in March of this year, at the Geneva Motor Show, they presented the "universal" version of the Sport Turismo! Although this is not quite the usual "barn", but a shooting brake, that is, a station wagon with a more sloping stern and dynamic appearance, like the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake. However, with the rear seats folded down, the enlarged trunk has a capacity of 1,390 liters, a cargo lashing system and a 230-volt outlet. Of the distinctive "chips" - a retractable spoiler in the tailgate, which creates up to 50 kg of additional downforce on the rear axle.
The rest of the station wagon repeats the regular Panamera, including motor range with gasoline engines or a hybrid installation (330-550 hp). All Sport Turismos initially come with all-wheel drive and are equipped with the same systems as the liftback: steerable rear wheels, anti-roll system, adaptive air suspension, etc. In Russia, Panamera Sport Turismo is expected in the middle of this autumn. Dealers are already accepting orders: we will sell 5 variants of new items at prices ranging from 6,667,000 to 10,308,000 rubles. And something tells me that seedlings will not be transported to the dachas ...
Skoda has been regularly selling us for several generations of the same Octavia Combi. This year, its recently updated version with a kind of "four-eyed" optics reached Russia. There are no diesels again - only gasoline "aspirated" 1.6 (110 hp) and turbo engines of 1.4 (150 hp) and 1.8 liters (180 hp). There is a manual transmission with 5 or 6 steps, a 6-band automatic and a 7-speed DSG robot. Base prices - from 1,208,000 rubles, all-wheel drive is only in the top. The all-terrain version of the Scout with all-wheel drive and a ground clearance of 171 mm has no choice of units: there is only a 1.8 TSI petrol with a 6-speed "robot". Price - from 1,962,000 rubles.
Skoda Octavia RS Combi
On the top model range- "charged" and also updated this year Octavia RS Combi. The two-liter petrol turbo engine was boosted from 220 to 230 hp. Drive - only front, acceleration to 100 km / h with a "robot" takes 7 seconds, with manual transmission - 6.8. Price - from 2,276,000 rubles. Let's not forget the company's flagship Superb Combi (top photo). It has petrol turbo engines with a volume of 1.8 (180 hp) and 2 liters (220 or 280 "forces"), manual transmission or DSG in 6 or 7 steps, and all-wheel drive in the most expensive version. Price - from 2 million rubles.
The higher the clearance and cross-country ability, the higher the chances in Russia. The same scheme works with station wagons. And who "ate the dog" on all-wheel drive all-terrain wagons? Subaru, of course! After all, the first such "barn" appeared in the company back in 1994: the famous off-road version of the Outback was first made on the basis of the Legacy station wagon and eventually became a separate model. The current generation of Outback has been produced since 2014. And under passenger body- a clearance of more than serious 213 mm, not shameful not only for a crossover, but also for an SUV.
Everyone wants crossovers, it's fashionable nowadays. This class of cars really has a number of important advantages that models of another class do not have. High driving position high ground clearance, good capacity, relatively high throughput. A crossover is a truly practical vehicle. But who in this most notorious practicality can argue with city SUVs? If we take cars, then there is only one type of car that, in many respects, is able to give odds to its all-wheel drive counterparts - classic station wagons. All benefits and weak sides we will demonstrate on the example of eight pairs of cars. Each has one crossover and one station wagon from the world's seven meters of automotive industry: , (Dacia)and .
For more than ten years, the dispute has not ceased, whose concept is better, the old universal approach to creating a semi-truck car or the new fashion for a light SUV, which can not only carry a hundred or two kilograms of belongings and an impressive trailer, but at the same time not get stuck.
Both camps of adherents can bring a lot of arguments, both in favor of station wagons and in favor of the SUV class. In principle, both of them will be right in this competition, however, turning to the facts, one can more accurately say which of them will win during daily operation. This will be more honest and accurate.
The Germans from Autobild magazine took up this difficult task of comparing two hypostases, rolling out 16 cars to the competition and sorting out the advantages of classes in general and specific models in particular.
Reference Autobild
More and more buyers are leaning towards buying frameless SUVs. With each new year, their share is increasing. If in 2015 the share of SUVs was 18.7%, then in 2016 it was already about 21%, which makes them in percentage the second segment after the compact car class, which accounts for 25%. In such conditions, automakers are trying as much as possible to saturate the car market with novelties of urban off-road vehicles. In our time, it is already difficult to imagine at least one self-respecting auto brand, in the production line of which there is no small SUV. Moreover, the boundaries between previously clearly defined classes, according to the German auto magazine, are increasingly blurred, merging into a single whole, forcing buyers to spend money on new items. A fashionable novelty of recent years is an elegant off-road coupeMercedesGLCCoupe is the clearest example of the race for the client.
Have crossovers already won or are they yet to do so?
But what tangible benefits do they actually offer, beyond the high seating position and permissiveness on various road surfaces? Do passenger station wagons really have no chance in front of their mighty competitors? It turned out that not everything is so simple, because in everyday use station wagons can offer much more advantages, namely: better handling, a more comfortable luggage compartment with a rich set of functions for changing the interior space, comfort, good driving performance and operating cost. The results of the study of German experts surprised us and will not leave you indifferent ... 
There is an opinion that SUVs are beyond competition. Is this so, can a station wagon created on the basis of a passenger car compete with them? This question will be answered by 16 cars - classmates gathered here.
Two Volkswagens, Passat and Tiguan. Who is more popular?
Both are among the most popular and best consumer vehicles in their class. Finding out who is better by comparing and VW Passat is especially difficult. Which car is really the best?
VW Tiguan, fashionable, high-quality crossover, comfortable and moderately maneuverable. The recognition of motorists around the world came to him quickly enough. Unfortunately, like all Volkswagen products these days, the Tiguan is not the one " people's car", like its ancestors, so the price bites. A rich optional load can give the buyer freedom of choice, ranging from the latest infotainment systems to sophisticated functions for protecting the driver and passengers from traffic accidents and other safety systems and electronic assistants.
With a longer wheelbase of 110mm and low noise levels inside the car, the Passat is great for long-distance travel. Tiguan cannot boast of this, the crossover is more tied to the city and not very long journeys from point A to point B.
Tiguan is definitely not uncomfortable, but it is still slightly inferior to its passenger counterpart, despite the fact that both cars come with an adaptive DCC chassis.
The Passat has more space and, due to its lower seating position, it is more convenient to load things into the fifth door opening than into a crossover. This is partly influenced by the car's ground clearance of 160 mm, for the crossover it is raised to 200 mm.
Another advantage is that the trunk volume of the station wagon is larger (1.780 l) than that of the Tiguan (1.650 l). Plus, you can carry long lengths in the station wagon. With fully folded second row seats, length luggage compartment will be 2 meters, for Tiguan - 1.7 meters.
The SUV has an undeniable trump card - a convenient seat adjustment system. For example, the rear seat can move 180 mm horizontally. The backrest also has an angle adjustment function, which makes it more practical than the Passat.
In fact, the difference between the two Volkswagens is minimal, so the price will play a decisive role here. The Passat B8 model on the new car market in Russia ranges from 1.790.000 rubles for a model with 150 strong 1.4 liter TSI to 2.310.000 rubles, which will have to be paid for a 1.8 liter TSI with a capacity of 180 hp.
Volkswagen Tiguan will cost less - 1.459.000 rubles for a model with a 1.4 liter gasoline engine with 125 hp. and 2.139.000 rubles for a 2.0 liter TSI with 220 hp. and system all-wheel drive 4motion.
Conclusion: "The Passat is a car for connoisseurs and conservatives, it looks noble and refined in its segment, the Tiguan is more expedient with its adjustable rear seat with a convenient adjustment system. The standard advantages of an SUV, such as a higher seating position and better geometric cross-country ability, are complemented by a lower price, which predetermines crossover victoryTiguan.
Winner: Volkswagen Tiguan
SUVsvs universals: 1:0
BMW X1 vs. BMW 3-Series, did the Bavarians make a mistake with the crossover?
DuelBMW X1 (ModelF48) againstBMW 3-Series Touring (restyledmodelF31).
SUVsvs wagons: 1:1
Wagon C-Class and GLC Coupe, who is cooler?
The third confrontation of the titans,Mercedes-BenzC-classT-Model and fashionableGLCCoupe, fast crossover with the makings of a racer. Who will be ahead?
Comfort is a must! You know that Mercedes-Benz is famous for its impressiveness when moving and some kind of magical level of comfort. Typically, these properties are attributed to Mercedes passenger cars. But as practice has shown, crossovers have not lagged behind their civilian counterparts at all. The all-terrain fraternity also shows the highest level of comfort, safety and confident handling in almost any condition.
How did the experts do it? It's simple, for example, let's take the GLC 250D Coupe and the identical 250D station wagon model.
Firstly, both models are owners of air suspension. Their engines are also the same: 211 strong gasoline engines. Both cars have a fully independent multi-link suspension.
However, there are differences that do not play into the hands of the GLC crossover. weighs 135 kg more and is significantly taller than its passenger car competitor in the test. This means only one thing, controllability, despite all attempts by developers to bring it closer to ideal, will still be inferior to a station wagon in certain driving modes.
In defense, let's say that despite the impressive curb weight (1.8 tons), the SUV behaves quite sportily, offering the driver the whole gamut of thrills even on winding roads.
You just need to act faster in corners and not demand the impossible from a four-door coupe-crossover, exceeding the permissible speed for passing difficult road reliefs.
Other flaws stem from the GLC's fancy looks. Less trunk volume had to be sacrificed for the sake of modern look models. What do we see through the rearview mirror? Roof, headrests, yeah rear racks Well, at least the GLC Coupe comes standard with a rearview camera.
Conclusion: More manageable, faster, agile and with a bigger boot: virtually everything speaks in favor of choiceT-Model. The GLC Coupe still costs 3,000 euros more in Germany, and it has less practicality than a station wagon. Therefore, the choice is obvious. Who wants convenience for his family, wagon out of competition. For whom fashion remains the main one, choosesGLC.
Winner : T-Model
SUVsvs wagons: 1:2
In the blue corner of the ring: Kia Optima. In the red corner of the ring: Kia Sportage.
Korean duel: Kia Sportage differs fromOptima is slightly more comfortable.
The Korean SUV succeeded in what so far only Tiguan had demonstrated in impromptu comparative testing, the SUV showed that in addition to more stable handling, it is also able to provide a greater level of comfort, slightly ahead of the station wagon in this direction.
The interior is thought out very well, you can say to the smallest detail. There is nothing to complain about here. On the contrary, everything is logical and very convenient to use. The testers of the Sportage were able to verify this from the first minutes of their acquaintance with the car. It was too much to get used to.
Soft sensitive suspension, quiet operation of the economical 2.0 liter diesel engine without unnecessary vibrations and noises.
Optima has its advantages. Less windage, minimal roll in corners, the station wagon consumes less fuel and has a slightly more spacious trunk.
Conclusion: Both are fairly similar, but the victory goes to the Sportage in the end due to its comfort and great ability on various road surfaces.
Winner: Kia Sportage
SUVsvs wagons: 2:2
Renault Megane easily overtakes Renault Kadjar in the competition for a buyer
Megane easily put the novelty of 2015 on the shoulder blades,RenaultKadjar.
Outwardly, a beautiful SUV showed itself well on a regular road. Moderately quiet, moderately comfortable, with a fairly responsive engine. However, Kadjar's silence is quickly broken when the SUV enters a bad road. The body in such conditions lacks rigidity, unpleasant creaks and other foreign sounds appear. Not in favor of the French SUV and too long shifts automatic transmission, soft steering and again, insufficiently rigid body structure.
This one doesn't. The station wagon is more stable, quieter, everything is in order with the rigidity of the body. The passenger car feels much better off-road.
Conclusion: During testing, the impression was that it was a little underdeveloped.Megan looks richer against its background and behaves more confidently on the road.
Winner: Renault Megane
SUVsvs wagons: 2:3
Audi Q2 vs A3 wagon
The new Audi Q2 is quite compact in size and aims to add variety to the lives of A3 Sportback fans. What are his chances?
Not only is the best the enemy of the good, the new is also dangerous to it. The fresh Audi Q2 hit the bull's-eye: compact, tall, fashionable, premium and technically perfect. Die Hard Avant has a lot to think about.
Despite the external differences, the interior of both cars are made in a similar style. A large 12.3-inch TFT screen will become the central part of the interior, around which the entire road life of the driver will revolve. Navigation, entertainment and many other useful and convenient features will become even more accessible.
High-tech features and improvements aren't all that make the two cars great representatives of the German school. Absolutely not the least role in the attractiveness of both models is handling. Especially in a small station wagon, it is on top!
The transmission of tested cars consists of a combination of a two-liter diesel (150 hp, 340 Nm) engine and preselective transmissions with six (Audi A3) or seven gears (). The Audi A3 handles slightly better than its crossover counterpart. However, the difference is small.
Conclusion: Two models went nostril to nostril. Both cars are technologically advanced, almost the same size and cost the same amount. Of the benefitsQ2- height and best review. station wagonAudiThe A3 is faster on the road and more economical. We prefer to call the winner of a passenger car.
Winner: Audi A3
SUVsvs wagons: 2:4
Real SUV Duster against the workhorse Logan
Renault (Dacia) Duster has off-road ambitions at its core, and so after a short drive, the Germans chose to spend the rest of the day in Logan.
Extremely short first and second gears, not very sharp and responsive steering, which was compared to the old as the old steering of a sailing yacht, the parallels with the ships continued thanks to the soft suspension, due to which the car storms like a five-point roll on bumps.
Duster is, perhaps, the only car in the test capable of conquering real off-road. This is both a plus and a minus for him.
Are you looking for a car with a big trunk, but you don't like crossovers and SUVs? But which car should you choose? After all, sedans, hatchbacks and coupes cannot boast of a large amount of cargo space. Then the best choice for you can become . Yes, of course, the popularity of station wagons has fallen significantly in recent years due to a shift in demand towards crossovers and SUVs. This does not mean that generalists are doomed to oblivion. This class of machines is still ready to compete in the market. Especially in terms of cargo space, combining versatility and all the advantages of a passenger car. Here are the most big station wagons on the market.
hyundai i40 station wagon
Length: 4.77 m
Let's start with the Hyundai i40 station wagon. This model offers plenty of storage space. According to the official factory specification, the volume of the cargo space of the car is from 553 before 1719 liters (raised / unfolded rear seats).
Volkswagen Passat
Length: 4.77 m
This station wagon has interesting feature. He is much shorter than he looks. Nevertheless, the length of the body allowed the engineers to create spacious salon and , which is 650 liters . If the rear seats are folded down, the amount of cargo space will be 1780 liters .
Mazda 6 Kombi
Length: 4.80 m
This is one of the most beautiful station wagons on the market at the moment. Designers and constructors of the model managed to do the impossible - not to spoil the amazing appearance sedan.
Trunk volume: 522 liters . With the rear seats folded down, the boot volume is 1664 liters .
Yes, the cargo space here is less than in the station wagon, but it costs much less.
Subaru Outback
Length: 4.81 m
For those who love Japanese cars, four-wheel drive and station wagons, an excellent choice can be Subaru Outback, which will not only pleasantly surprise you on light off-road, but is able to accommodate a large amount of luggage during your trip. So, the volume of the trunk with the rear seats folded down is 559 liters. If you expand the rear seats, then the volume will reach 1848 liters .
Toyota Avensis Wagon
Length: 4.82 m
Another car for fans of the Japanese car industry. It's about universal Toyota Avensis, which also boasts excellent cargo space in the cabin and in the trunk. The cargo volume of the model is 543-1690 liters .
Peugeot 508 SW
Length: 4.83 m
For lovers French cars on the world market is Peugeot model 508 SW with boot space in 560 liters . With the rear seats folded down, the boot volume is 1598 liters .
Kia Optima Sport Wagon
Length: 4.85 m
For fans Kia cars also in some foreign markets, the automaker offers to purchase the Optima Sport Wagon station wagon, with a trunk 552-1686 liters . For fans of hybrids, in the European market the same model is also still available with a hybrid engine.
Skoda Superb Combi
Length: 4.86 m
Here is another interesting station wagon with a trunk in 660 liters . Expanding the rear seats, you get the amount of cargo space in 1950 liters .
Renault Talisman Grand Tour
Length: 4.87 m
For Renault fans on the world market, there is a Talisman Grand Tour model with a trunk from 572 to 1861 l . So by buying this car, you will easily be ready to tour Europe with a lot of luggage.
Ford Mondeo
Length: 4.87 m
The trunk volume of this model is 525 liters . With the rear seats folded down, the volume can be increased to 1630 liters . But this is not the main advantage. The machine is available with a three-cylinder super economical turbo engine with 125 hp.
Mercedes E-class T-model
Length: 4.93 m
Traditionally, Mercedes station wagons occupy a special position in this class. The fact is that this car combines the seemingly impossible: sportiness, versatility, luxury, etc.
This car is unique. After all, in addition to a large trunk, the volume of which is from 640 before 1820 liters , you not only get the possession of an expensive luxurious a car, but also a bit of sporting spirit, thanks to the special character of the E-Class achieved by the new engines.
Volvo V90
Length: 4.94 m
Pay attention to the length, which is 4.94 meters. This length allowed the designers not only to make a spacious comfortable interior, but also to provide the car owner with a normal cargo space, which is 560 liters with the rear seat up. If you expand the rear seat, then the volume of cargo space will be 1526 liters .
Audi A6 Avant
Length: 4.94 m
Most likely in 2018, a new generation based on the new sedan will finally appear on the market. But for now, you can buy a restyled station wagon of the old generation on the market, which has a trunk volume 565 liters . With the rear seats folded down, the cargo space is 1810 liters that you agree is good. The only downside to this model is its cost.
BMW 5 Series Touring
Length: 4.94 m
Here is a new generation station wagon. This model has changed not only externally, but also received many new technologies. Trunk volume from 570 before 1700 liters .
Jaguar XF Sportbrake
Length: 4.95 m
in front of you new model Jaguar XF Sportbrake. Cargo space from 565 before 1700 liters . As you can see, this is a direct competitor to the BMW 5-series station wagon in a new body. But Jaguar costs a little less.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake
Length: 4.95 m
It's easy to get confused in the Mercedes lineup. Especially in recent years, when the company constantly brings new models to the market. For example, do you know that at the moment Mercedes company produces a luxury expensive station wagon?
Yes, not many people need such a model, and naturally this car is not in great demand on the world market. But Mercedes believes that there are quite a few people in the world who need this particular car.
Trunk volume from 590 before 1550 liters .
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer
Length: 4.99 m
Before you station wagon almost 5 meters in length. Is it a lot or a little? look specifications many crossovers on the market, and you will understand that the 5-meter Opel Insignia Sports Tourer really competes with crossovers in length.
Also, this model can easily compete with crossovers in terms of trunk volume, which is 560 liters . With the rear seats folded down, the cargo space will be 1665 liters .
Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo
Length: 5.05 m
What wagon on the market is the longest in our ranking? The undisputed leader of our list is the station wagon whose length is 5.05 meters.
True, the length did not particularly affect the volume of the trunk, which is only 520 liters . With the rear seats folded down, you get the amount of cargo space in just 1390 liters . A little? But the main advantages of this car are not in this.
In this compilation, we recorded how things are for February 2017.
BMW and Mercedes-Benz simultaneously presented their station wagons: the five-door fifth series and the infernal E 63 from AMG. On this occasion, we decided to make a selection of the coolest station wagons on the planet - and found that it's time to put them in the red book.
A list of the most powerful or fastest wagons on earth over the past five years would look terribly boring: the top six places are shared by four Mercedes-Benz models and two Audis. It seems that generalists have no place in the modern world. They gradually surrender under the onslaught of crossovers and sedans. But those that remain sometimes eat supercars without ketchup.
1. Grand Prix of steepness. Mercedes-AMG E 63 S 4Matic+ Estate
Let's start with the main one. In Affalterbach forged, it seems, the fastest station wagon in history. Hiding behind this “seems”, we are still sure: you will not find a serial “carriage” on the planet that is equal to it in terms of dynamics. Under the hood is a 4.0-liter V8 with two turbochargers. It develops 612 hp. and is paired with a 9-speed automatic. From standstill to 100 km / h, the infernal barn is catapulted in 3.5 s. It's faster than a Ferrari California T or a Mercedes-AMG GT R. Not only that, the smart all-wheel drive and electronics that keep you from looking into the eyes of death all the time can be switched to drift mode. Hold your jaw: overtaking supercars and driving sideways (even with a refrigerator in the trunk) is offered to you by the factory Mercedes station wagon!
2. The coolest one on sale today. Mercedes-AMG CLS 63 S 4Matic Shooting Brake
If you haven't guessed yet, the rule that works well with Mercedes is that the longer the name, the cooler the model. So the CLS 63 with a kilometer of other indices is technically identical to the previous generation E-Class, and that, for a moment, was also the fastest wagon in the world. A 5.5-liter V8 with 585 hp is responsible for the darkening in your eyes here. with twin turbocharging and permanent all-wheel drive. To 100 km / h, this elegant shed accelerates in 3.7 seconds, which, by the way, is at the level of a Ferrari FF and Bentley Continental GT3-R, and even faster than the Lamborghini Murcielago. And unlike the "yeska" just introduced, you can buy the CLS right now. In theory.
3. The coolest is not from Stuttgart. Audi RS6 Avant performance
At the end life cycle The already powerful all-wheel drive wagon Audi RS6 Avant added fury: the 4.0-liter V8 biturbo was boosted from 560 to 605 hp. At the same time, the electronic speed limiter was shifted from 250 km / h to an exorbitant mark of 305 km / h. And until sales of the Mercedes E 63 began, this is the most powerful serial station wagon in the world. And even if it didn’t become the fastest (the same 3.7 s to “hundreds” as the CLS), this is an amazing copy - both for driving every day and for the collection (what if you have already grown to a car collection) .
4. The fastest without all-wheel drive. Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Estate
And again Mercedes! The five-door C-Class has the same V8 4.0 as the Eshki (although it produces only 510 hp), but there is no all-wheel drive, otherwise it would be even faster. Although 4.1 s to “hundreds” is a good time. Yes, that's "good"! Until recently, it was considered the norm for supercars. For example, the 12-cylinder Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is even slower...
5. Prize of diesel sympathies. Bavarian national team
BMW also loves station wagons, though not as much as Audi. Real "emki" with a five-door body appeared only a couple of times.
BMW M5 Touring E34, 1992, 340 hp Less than 900 cars produced
BMW M5 Touring E61, 2007, 507 hp They collected over a thousand
The last M5 Touring was released in 2010. Up to 100 km / h, this 10-cylinder monster accelerated in 4.8 seconds. Not so fast in today's realities.
The other day introduced the station wagon of the fifth series newest generation G31. Alas, about the "emki" again, not a word. However, this "barn" will show itself. Indeed, so far, even the most powerful modifications of the 540i and 550i have not been told anything.
The "Five" of 2017 has not yet secured a place in our cool list. Everything ahead?
So, with your permission, we will present the award to the outgoing “five” of the F11 generation. The top-of-the-line 550i wagon hits 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds, but there's something even more interesting: the all-wheel-drive M550d xDrive touring.
Its three-liter diesel engine with three (!) Turbines produces 381 hp, develops a monstrous thrust of 740 Nm from 2000 rpm and eats only 6.3 liters of diesel fuel per 100 km “according to the passport”. As you may have guessed, even with a relatively modest 4.9 seconds of acceleration to 100 km / h, this is the fastest diesel station wagon in the world. And yet, the entire Bavarian team would not have stayed even in fifth place if we had not taken her furious Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo Touring, built on the basis of the BMW M550i F11 station wagon. In the town with the funny name Buchloe, the 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 is boosted from 450 to 600 hp. After that, the Bavarian Touringette is able to reach 328 km / h, exchanging the first “hundred” in 4.2 seconds.
I'm sorry, what? How did the tuning car end up on the list? In fact, Alpina is considered a car manufacturer, not a tuning office - we have the right! But please, don't make noise until Mercedes calls Brabus for help. These guys have nothing sacred, and 800-900 forces under the hood is a common thing.
6. Prize-winner of youth games. Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 Shooting Brake
However, whatever one may say, Mercedes is on the next line again. The smallest and most affordable on our list. If you have to pay more than 7 million rubles for the CLS 63, then the younger AMG trailer will cost only 3.4 million. Size and price are not his only records. For example, the entire herd of 381 hp. removed from just two liters of displacement (not without the help of turbocharging, of course). This is officially the most powerful 4-cylinder engine in the world. Save the condescending expression for another occasion: this kid accelerates to 100 km / h in 4.3 seconds. He's faster than most of the multi-litre monsters that peep out unkindly at the bottom of the list...
7. Cadillac among station wagons. Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon
But not this one. Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon was a truly insane car. And not just because its supercharged 6.2-liter V8 produced 564 hp. - this space iron could be ordered with mechanical box gear! Cadillac, station wagon, "pen" - all this sounds like a ticket to Kashchenko. Literally everything causes doubts about the adequacy of the creators of the CTS-V Sport Wagon - even the factory data for acceleration to “hundreds” differ in official sources. We consider the most reliable indicator of 4.2 s for modification with manual box(something tells you that this knowledge may not be useful to you). The 2012 model of the year has not been produced for a couple of years, and it got into our list as a reproach: when changing generations, the Cadillac CTS was left without a station wagon body.