Sentences with phrase «small wagon»

Part crossover, part hatchback, and part small wagon could be the new shape to come.

The 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, going on sale in September, is a new competitor for small wagons such as the Toyota Matrix and Pontiac Vibe.

They have powerful shoulders and leg muscles, being used in the past to pull small wagons and to guard ranches.

Because there aren't all that many small wagons currently on the market, I actually like mini - SUVs / tall - wagons such as the Ford Escape and the Honda CR - V, and after my brief drive of the Tiguan, I think that it's one of the best in this class.

Because there aren't all that many small wagons currently on the market, I actually like mini - SUVs / tall - wagons such as the and the, and after my brief drive of the Tiguan, I think that it's one of the best in this class.

Cargo room grows to 63.7 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down, but those dimensions also grow in other small wagons, in midsize wagons and in minivans when seats come down or come out.

This four - door, five - seat small wagon competes with vehicles like the Kia Soul and Mini Cooper Clubman.

Like so many vehicles coming out of the Ford Motor Company these days, the Vertrek is built on the global C - segment platform that also underpins the Focus and the upcoming C - Max small wagon / van.

Compact dimensions are also a bonus for Boz, whose lengthy notes on the subject show a predilection for these slightly smaller wagons, because they offer him better potential for bracing under cornering loads.

But small wagons from Sweden's Volvo (the V50) and Japan's Subaru (the Impreza WRX) are priced and sized about the same and probably will be looked at by many who are also considering the A3.

The A3, already a huge success in Europe, where small wagons are quite popular, gives U.S. consumers a vehicle that is a cross «between a sedan and an SUV,» Marc Trahan, director of dealer relations for Audi of America.

It's still the perfectly designed small wagon, easily seating four while transporting bikes or skis via the roof rack, as well as backpacks in the cargo area.

(2) If you have driven earlier small wagons (we have had a 1996 Corolla wagon and a 2000 Saturn LW wagon) you will find much more of a blind spot created on the passenger side by the rear hatch frame.

VW is one of the few holdouts to still offer a proper small wagon, with the Subaru Legacy wagon and Mazda6 wagon now long in the past.

Small wagons tend to offer a pretty good deal in terms of load for loot.

There are exceptions — such as Holden's own Equinox SUV that blitzes its SUV opposition with no less than 1798 litres total load capacity — but if you take the average maximum - load figure, small wagons rule.

Overall: The Matrix is a practical low - maintenance reliable small wagon.

The Matrix is the most reliable and practical small wagon on the used car market.

As an appealing small wagon, with the sort of punch you'll normally only find in hi - po contenders such as Skoda's Octavia RS and Renault's Megane GT — backed up by full - time AWD — the Subaru Levorg is bound to capture attention among those who still, when it comes to family - friendly sporting vehicles, favour tradition over fashion.

The Forester's layout is classic small wagon, with four doors and a hatchback, although the roof is a bit higher than on most.

Yet another five - seat small wagon, the FIAT 500L is a longer version of FIAT's 500 compact hatchback.

He may also have the skills to push or pull a small wagon or similar toy, and to pedal a tricycle or «big wheel.»

You can't do anything to rush this milestone but if your baby seems frustrated by her inability to get around on her own, try letting her use a stable push toy, such as a small wagon with a bar across the back, to help her cruise.

Everything was checked out, the battery was mounted on its nominal position inside Sputnik, everything was checked out again, Sputnik was sealed, the two halves were connected together, and it was put onto its supports on a small wagon.»

Right on the heels of introducing the plug - in hybrid Niro, Kia is previewing an all - electric version of the small wagon.

I stand by Phil's point that a small wagon is a better option than a small SUV, but Americans like to sit up higher and the Escape is a good offering in the segment.

It's a smaller wagon with only 17 cubic feet of stowage, but time behind the wheel should still be grin - inducing.

It's still stylish, still somewhat enjoyable to drive (it's a small wagon, Donny, not a hot hatch), still roomy and practical, and — at roughly $ 20k for this top - spec, leather - clad example — very affordable.

I barely qualify this as a crossover, since the low driving position and easy ingress and egress make the X1 seem more like a small wagon to me.

The clean interior of this Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen makes it one of the nicest you'll find.A unique vintage vehicle that exudes taste and sophistication.More information about the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen: The Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen offers a real alternative not just to the small wagons and even crossovers of the world, but in the TDI model, you'll find a true efficiency competitor with cars like the Toyota Prius and Honda Insight.

Also in this episode: Mercedes - Benz plans a small wagon for the B - class platform, Opel shows a two - seat electric car for the Frankfurt auto show and SEMA names candidates for its hottest car and truck...

Decades ago, Subarus were the small wagons and sedans towed behind motor homes.

Its European roots are evident when this small wagon - like MPV is pushed on challenging two - lane roads.

The small wagon, as it is classified by the EPA, is wider, longer, and taller than the coupes and cabriolets that share the 500 moniker.

Test mules of the small hybrid have been caught and it appears that the final form may be a small wagon or five - door hatchback.

Although $ 16,000 and change may seem like a lot for a small wagon, the Esteem GLX won't leave you wanting for equipment.

The BMW's rear - biased AWD system allows for balanced handing in either dry or slippery road conditions, but the small wagon / hatch still rolls little in corners.

If you're a family person, need a small wagon that is safe, versatile, economical and dependable and want it wrapped in a sporty package, you need not look any further than the Saturn dealer.

Though marketed, perceived and sold as a small SUV — or «SAV» (sports activity vehicle) in eye - rolling BMW - speak — the vehicle actually looked, stood and drove more like a slightly enlarged hatchback or a small wagon.

It's the third version of Audi's small wagon, joining the $ 27,290 A4 1.8 T Avant and the $ 31,990 A4 2.8 Avant.

Spectra is an alternative to a small wagon or a small SUV.

Compact trucks, crossover SUVs and small wagons are smart, but if there's serious work to be done, there's no better friend than a heavy - duty, full - size pickup.

Overall, the Fiat 500L is more attention - getting than sporty, But it is another appealing entry into a market that adds a dash of SUV flair to a small wagon.

Even though the low and sleek Sportback offers some of the same cargo versatility as a small wagon or crossover, it moves with a much faster crowd.

It's by no means a small wagon at almost five metres long (4938 mm) but parking it facilitated via a sensor suite comprising 360 - degree surround vision, a reverse camera and front and rear sensors.

There is nary a midsize sedan on the market that isn't in line to be redesigned as a small wagon or SUV loaded with family - friendly options and sold as a minivan substitute.

Then there's the Forte hatchback, which combines the practicality of a small wagon with the turbo engine of the Koup.

The interior configuration fits that of a small wagon, a segment that's become scattered, considering that other small wagons we've seen lately have been the Subaru Forester and Audi A3, all cars with very different purposes.