Mokos23

I know that the death of the SUV will be imminent here in the USA in a few years. So, does that mean that wagons will come back into popularity like it did in the 80s and early 90s?

I wish that Honda brought over the Euro Accord tourer and make that an Acura TSX avant like Audi does with an A4 and A6 Avant.

phil2

I will keep buying and driving SUV's I don't know why you say it will be the death of them.

Mokos23

that's what numerous articles i've read since the rising gas costs it would make sense.

teranfon

I hope so. I've always loved wagons, especially those that were both functional and fun to drive. As fuel prices continue to escalate but the need for functionality remains constant I can see wagons making a comeback, especially those which are entertaining to drive.

Terry

Zippee

The Audi "Allroad" of a few years back was a winner-twin turbo and 4 wd.

leftride

iTrader: (1)

yeah sucks it's gone in the US. I love my Outback....turbo and awd.

TheMirror

I'm looking seriously at a Jetta Sportwagen when it becomes available with the turbodiesel.

AZuser

I hope so because I want Honda/Acura to bring this to the U.S.

nokiaman

^


I've always loved wagons. As Terry said, especially those who are spacious and entertaining to drive. BMW should import both the 335i and M5 in their wagons form.

Costco

I don't think so. 5-door hatchbacks are what's "in" now. Or at least, automakers are going to market them as hatchbacks. The average consumer tends to associate "wagon" with "soccer mom" which is a

Still shaking my head at Subaru killing off the LGT wagon.

Mokos23

that's the Accord/TSX tourer i want to see here in the USA!

teranfon

Damn...............I'd buy that in a heartbeat.

Terry

PortlandRL

My friend has an allroad...awesome car. He loves it as do I.

Mokos23

why did they get rid of the allroad?

is300eater

I would say "Yes" on the wagon, and Yes... large SUVs are if not already on the decline in sales... but small-mid SUVs will still be around for awhile.

JediMindTricks

wow that euro accord wagon looks really good...

i've always like the volvo wagons. especially the V70R.

Crazy Bimmer

SUVs arent going anywhere. People think they need them like they think they need AWD.


Plus im sure the parents here can vouch that its easier to get kids in and out of a SUV than a wagon.

Osamu

my dad has a major thing for wagons. He just moved from a 03' passat wagon into an 06' 530xiT.


I agree with everyone else though and think they can make a come back in the form of more sport wagons ie. mazda 3 5door, audi a3, etc.. I would love to see more offerings from the japanese makers.
I don't think the big station wagon will make a comeback, and the 'crossover' suv will be around for a while.

Whiskers

I think wagons already made a comeback....My wife is considering the Volvo wagon...

TL CHROMETIDE

I always loved wagons. Magnum SRT8, S4 Avant, and Impreza WRX wagons are my favorites.
at the Euro Accord wagon, I'd rock it as well.

TommySalami

My mom got a Subaru Forester and I tried convincing her to get a 328 wagon, but she said she didn't want to drive a 'wagon'

It's all about what automakers call them. 'Wagon' = out, 'Crossover' = in

SakiGT

I <3 Wagons. The more options I have, the better.

Street Spirit

I hope so. We're going to need to switch to something with a hatch and lots of trunk space soon, and I'd much prefer a wagon over a CUV/SUV. We've already test driven a few options, and the only wagon we could think of checking out (in our price range) was the Passat. Just not a lot of choices.

GreenMonster

They are already are making a comeback... Subaru Outback, Forester, etc... All the "crossovers" out there are nothing but tall wagons... People have issues with owning a wagon, so automakers call 'em crossover vehicles... Heck, most of the Volvo's out there are station wagons... And most hatchbacks are just smaller versions of a wagon (mazda 3 hatch, vw hatches, etc)...

LuvMyTSX

If the Accord Tourer (wagon) were in the US, I'd buy it. The Audi A3 and A4 Avant are very appealing, but reliability is an issue for me. Same for the 328 wagon, plus the price is not nice.

When it comes time to have a family, I don't want an SUV or minivan. I hate driving huge vehicles like that, plus the fuel economy sucks ass. I wish Honda had a wagon here.

Bdog

When do you think we'll see a Pontiac Ute or a truck crossover again?

Sly Raskal

iTrader: (1)

Did someone say wagon?

Loseit

iTrader: (1)

i love the new renderings of the CTS wagon.
I always said that if I had kids....i'll buy a wagon...and e63 amg wagon

i have a lot of fond memories of our 85 caprice classic. complete w/ wood siding. I loved that thing. Learned how to drive in it....lost something in it, . Lotta road trips in it w/ all my friends once i got my license!

RaviNJCLs

iTrader: (4)

I think it fits well for a group of people. I see single folks more likely to buy an SUV instead of a station wagon. But married folks with one kid, looking to get something better on gas and not being a fan of minivans may still run out and get a sport wagon.

TommySalami

I would much rather have a wagon than a minivan or SUV. It's got a good percent of the people/stuff hauling capability but will be so much more fun to drive.

CLpower

aren't they already making a comeback?


I love wagons, I'd own one if I didn't have a wife that hates them!

charliemike

I have a wagon right now and I had one before that (both Mazda3 variants) and I love their utility and that they are cars and not floppy CUV/SUVs.

Every time I think about replacing my Mazdaspeed3 with a coupe I realize that just that week I did one or two things with it that I'd have never been willing or able to do with a coupe or sedan.

westas2

To add to the mini-van/SUV/wagon debate. My wife had a Yukon that we got rid of and got an Odyssey. I hate mini-vans, but that thing is way easier to cart kids and dogs around in than the Yukon was. I hate to admit it, but at 22mpg vs 12, combined with how easy it is to cart stuff and kids around, the van rocks. It has way more room inside than the Yukon did. Sure do miss that Flowmaster V8 sound though.......Good thing I have a TL for me

Yumcha

I <3 wagons...

CLpower

Might be comming next year!

taitando

I love wagons/avants/sport backs or whatever you want to call them these days. My RL is going bye-bye soon, but I've already bought an AWD replacement in the meantime...





I think Subies and Audi's show you don't have to have a dull and boring wagon. Especially with the Subie, hmmm....bigger turbo....yum.

fsttyms1

AMG

I hope caddy brings out the cts wagon (hopefully in a V version)

Infamous425

Mokos23

the saab 9-2x is about 99% clone of this right?

taitando

Nope, the Saab 9-2x is a clone of the Impreza WRX Wagon. It's often called the "Saabaru".