They also returned better fuel economy than a truck or van with similar seating capacity --»90s SUVs offered similar versatility because, even though they generally shared more in common with trucks mechanically, their bodies were basically station -
wagon bodies with trucky styling.
Not exact matches
In Portland, Breakside partnered
with Salt & Straw ice cream to fashion the silky, full -
bodied Salted Caramel Stout (it stars sea salt), which tastes like ice cream that fell off the
wagon.
An aeroplane operating against armies in the field would, therefore, probably use shrapnel, an explosive shell filled
with hundreds of bullets and equipped
with a time - fuse in such manner that it can be exploded above
bodies of troops on the march, supports, reserves,
wagon trains, camps, etc. shrapnel is considered one of the most effective projectiles used in modern warfare, and it does not require a military expert to imagine the havoc it would work on a
body of troops en masse.
I am still holding strong about not jumping into the crop top
wagon, but it has to do more
with body issues than dislike for the trend.
The Jeep Safari is not a Pontiac
wagon, but a family Jeepster built from a Rubicon Unlimited
with 35 - inch tires, a two - inch lift kit, and a trimmed
body front and rear to better handle tight trails.
I much prefer this hatchback
body to a sedan or
wagon because it offers a lot of the utility of a
wagon with a smaller footprint.
[cars name = «Chevrolet»] «s little retro
wagon, the HHR, has been given the SS treatment,
with a turbocharged engine and a firmed - up chassis, plus some tuner - style
body modifications and interior upgrades.
Aside from its more regular proportions — the previous version had an over-tall greenhouse atop a
wagon - like
body — the biggest change
with the redesigned Forester was its significantly more spacious rear seat.
Global sedan, regional marketing strategy
With the previous generations of the Focus, although Ford offered a sedan,
wagon, and hatchback, regional demand for each
body style varied.
With only a shadowy image of the rear driver - side taillight, Subaru is not giving us much, but we can see a
body panel gap that wraps around the taillights and highly raked rear glass — possible signs that this concept is a
wagon.
The Clubman is a two - door Mini Cooper that's been elongated and outfitted
with added space in back, courtesy of a station
wagon - like hatchback
body design.
The 328d xDrive Sports
Wagon is a rare and appealing combination for the enthusiast
with cargo - hauling needs:
wagon body style, efficient diesel engine, and all - wheel drive.
Instead, the Regal is now available in two
body styles, at least for the U.S. — the Regal Sportback, a sedan - styled five - door hatchback, and the Regal TourX, a very pretty lifted
wagon with crossover bodywork.
With the versatility that a
wagon / SUV
body style brings, the Outback is an ideal consideration when family road trips or weekend outdoor adventures beckon.
As of July 19, 2013, the Mercedes - Benz G - Class 300 CDI started replacing the Swiss army's PUCH 230 GE all - terrain vehicles,
with the 4 - seater station
wagon variant accounting for 75 % of the planned procurement volume for Mercedes - Benz G - models, and the chassis variant for shelter - type
bodies making up the remaining 25 %.
[21][22] The «G» is available in three
body variants, two station
wagon versions
with a short or long wheelbase.
While early station
wagons had real wooden
bodies, later ones paid homage to the tradition
with trim pieces, as on this 1965 Ford Falcon Country Squire.
While sedan and hatchback
body styles will almost for certain hit the U.S. market, it is yet unknown what will happen
with wagon model.
Regal TourX models will be available solely in AWD trim, paired
with a station
wagon body and lifted suspension, plus some
body cladding, to create a
wagon - cum - SUV model in the same mold as the Subaru Outback, Volvo V60 Cross Country, and its most direct rival, the Audi A4 Allroad.
Macho Power
Wagons were offered in eight colors,
with a 2 - tone treatment that covered the hood, cab roof, and lower
body in low - gloss black.
Some are lightly disguised future production vehicles, while others exhibit an environmentally friendly theme.Here's a look at a few of the more interesting concept vehicles on display at the show, which closes Monday: AUDI ALLROAD QUATTROThe German automaker has been building all - wheel drive cars for years, so it's no surprise that a beefier version of the A6 station
wagon is on the way.The Allroad Quattro show car uses many of the same mechanical and suspension parts as the A6
wagon but wears a sport - utility
wagon body complete
with large fender flares and huge tires.
They're station
wagons (and sometimes sedans)
with SUV - like styling cues, including plastic
body cladding and taller ride heights.
Critical Knowledge: The BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (GT) is an all - new model for 2010Replaces the 5 Series Touring (
wagon) Unique styling foreshadows future 5 Series designFive - door hatchback
body style
with unique dual - action tailgateNearly 60 cubic feet of available cargo spaceChoice of 6 - or 8 - cylinder turbocharged powerplantsStandard 8 - speed automatic transmissionIntroductionBMW's 5 Series is a midsize luxury performance car that has been in production since 1972.
The second - generation model arrived in 1995 as simply a sedan and station
wagon - the same two
body styles available
with the third - generation E-Class that succeeded it in 2003.
Now in its fifth generation (new for 2005), the Audi A6 is offered in both sedan and
wagon body styles,
with a variety of engines and drivelines.
For 2018, Buick replaced the Regal sedan
with an all - new model offering hatchback and station
wagon body styles.
And there's the long - wheelbase dual - rear - wheel 15 - passenger
wagon with extended
body and high roof, which comes
with the industry's first five - row side - curtain airbag * and provides best - in - class ** 100.5 cu.
Choose the sedan or take a leap
with the Gran Turismo hatchback or
wagon body styles.
Volvo recently reintroduced its V70 Cross Country — i.e. a station
wagon with extra ground clearance, subtle
body modifications and all - wheel drive — but must have figured that at least a few customers would prefer a sleeker sedan shape instead.
We'd probably lose our patience
with the car without that shorter gear, but there's little doubt it contributes to the V's lower mpg versus a regular Prius (51/48/50)-- along
with the
wagon's extra weight and less slippery
body (0.29 coefficient of drag versus a 0.25 Cd on the Prius hatch).
While the new ProMaster only comes in a van
body style, the new Ford Transit allows you to choose between van or
wagon body styles,
with a whole bunch of other customization options in between.
The station
wagon body style carried over from the previous generation Masterline, but
with more attention to the luxurious approach used on the Crown.
Standard equipment on the Taurus L
wagon included
body - color grille
with «floating» Ford oval in its center, load - floor cargo tie - down net, inside liftgate grab handle, rear glass and liftgate that can be opened separately, fully carpeted cargo area, gas - cylinder hood struts, child - proof rear door locks, roof rack.
Unsurprisingly, the Outback offers identical protection
with the Legacy, as the
wagon shares the same platform and
body (up to the C - pillars)
with the sedan.
With high - performance engines, superior suspension technology and an extremely torsion - resistant
body, the new BMW 3 Series Sports
Wagon is building on its position as the sportiest sports
wagon unique in its segment.
Initially, the Outback was a Legacy
wagon with plastic
body cladding, roof racks, a tough - looking front fascia
with bold foglights meant to look like rally lights, and a slight lift to the suspension.
The 5 - Series Gran Turismo is a unique
body style that is part
wagon and part hatchback,
with a somewhat taller seating position more like that of a utility vehicle.
Topping the range is the Mondeo Titanium, which adds to the Trend - level specification
with the following standard equipment: 18 - inch alloy wheels,
body kit, powered tailgate (
wagon only), adaptive suspension, adaptive LED headlights, dynamic headlight levelling, panoramic sunroof (fixed for hatch, powered - opening for
wagon), electrochromatic driver's exterior mirror, sports seats upholstered in leather, rear - seat heating, ambient lighting, electrically adjustable (rake / reach) steering column, aluminium pedal pads, Blind Spot Information System, Enhanced Active Park Assist, Lane Keeping Aid / Assist, Lane Departure Warning and Drive Impairment Monitor.
Whereas Jaguar's X-Type was offered in sedan and
wagon body styles in the U.S.,
with a couple of powertrain options, this time around, the XE will be offered as a four - door only.
Up until 2013 you could also find an A4 in
wagon form to compliment its sedan
body style, but if you want quattro all - wheel drive
with either of these vehicles, you'll have to step up from the base and pay a bit more money.
Of all vehicles out there, the 1949 Willys Jeep Station
Wagon in my opinion is the very first SUV ever built, as it included a strong four - wheel drive under
body with the flexibility of the station
wagon body design.
Audi markets the allroad as an SUV, but we categorize it as a premium compact car because it is essentially an A4
wagon with a raised ride height and rugged - looking
body cladding.
With the new breed of these station wagons ranging from the V40 to the V90, Volvo wants to capitalise on the body style with their brilliantly packaged produ
With the new breed of these station
wagons ranging from the V40 to the V90, Volvo wants to capitalise on the
body style
with their brilliantly packaged produ
with their brilliantly packaged products.
There were not many negative points I noticed about this vehicle
with the possible exception of the
body style (station
wagon is not exactly stylish) and the gas mileage.
The two - door
wagon took many forms and adopted many badges in the last four decades, but the
body styles became less popular in the 21st century,
with only a handful of models available in dealerships.
With its chiseled good looks and tall
body, the 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor stands apart from the mundane «overgrown station
wagon» crowd.
Joining the sedan and station -
wagon body styles are the E400 Coupe,
with a standard 329 - horsepower V6; an open - air E-Class Cabriolet that has a power - retractable soft top; a high - performance AMG E63 S sedan.
The XF Sportbrake is the latest
wagon to head to the U.S. following a resurgence of the
body style that was left for dead
with the arrival of SUVs.
Once the torchbearer of utility and practicality, the
wagon body style has declined in popularity
with the rise of the SUV.
The redesigned Mercedes - Benz E-class family is growing
with the upcoming release of the
wagon body style.