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Large station wagons no longer exist in the US market. The biggest one remaining is probably the Volvo V90, which is a nice car but can barely fit 5 people, and if you put a dog in the back then there's no room for cargo. It's also too expensive for most families; several large SUVs are actually cheaper. Minivans are a good option for some families. But they suck for towing trailers, and the ground clearance is terri…
This sounds like a very US related problem that is unfortunately expanding to Europe due to car manufacturers marketing strategy. I still find it crazy that no station wagon exists other than Volvo.. like Audi does not export their A4/A6/A8 estate version? Skoda, Mitsubishi, Toyota neither? I can understand if you live in an area where roads are not well maintained or mostly dirt, SUV is really alluring. But for city…
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#191There are a few other station wagons still available on the US market. Audi in still sells the A6, but it's very expensive and has limited interior space. For most middle-class families a large SUV like a Chevrolet Tahoe is a much more affordable and practical choice. Most Americans don't spend much time driving in dense cities, so that's not a real problem worth worrying about.