There was once a time that
sporty estate cars were the exclusive preserve of premium brands.
Not exact matches
The unprecedented vehicle concept takes the acknowledged strengths of established vehicle categories, such as
sporty Saloon,
Estate, MPV and SUV, and fuses them to create a new
car with a character all of its own, a
car that is all about the three Ds: Design, Dynamism and Dimensions.
It appeals to those looking for
estate -
car practicality but who still want the youthful exuberance of a
sporty car.
At the back, the new, steeply raked screen and sharp LED tail - lights give the
Estate a
sportier look than you'd expect from a
car measuring 4,856 mm in length — 23 mm more than the hatch.
There's only one body style in the Jeep Compass range, but the five - door hatch enjoys
estate car - like practicality in spite of its
sporty crossover styling.
Another perennial is the Ford Focus
Estate, while the Fiat Tipo Station Wagon is a budget option and the Subaru Levorg Sport Tourer is a sporty leftfield choice for those that don't want to stick to estate car conve
Estate, while the Fiat Tipo Station Wagon is a budget option and the Subaru Levorg Sport Tourer is a
sporty leftfield choice for those that don't want to stick to
estate car conve
estate car convention.
Since its market premiere in summer 2005, the B - Class has evolved into the blueprint for a new species of
car which harmonises the benefits of various vehicle concepts: the four - door model boasts the dynamic design of a
sporty saloon, the exterior dimensions of a compact
car, the spaciousness of an
estate, the versatility of a mini MPV and, of course, the trademark safety of a Mercedes - Benz.
This gives the luxury
estate car a different,
sportier face.
The already wide track of the new Golf
Estate (1,549 mm in the front, 1,520 mm in the back) and the 18 - inch wheel with 225/40 tyres used for the concept
car make for a
sporty appearance of the rear end, which is in no way inferior to a new Golf GTI or GTD.
The
car's
sporty character is reflected in its exterior design: along with special GTD bumpers and the honeycomb radiator grille, the Golf GTD
Estate also features smoked rear lights and flared sills.