Wagons are Cool Again…!
Probably not, but…
There does seem to be a sudden renaissance-in-miniature of the
full-size luxury 5-door. I’m not talking
SUVs here, let-alone crossovers. These
are honest-to-goodness wagons.
Why am I preaching about hitching up to a wagon? Logic points out that they are as equally
utilitarian as the SUV crowd, unless of course you plan on going off-road on a
regular basis. Then add on the better
gas mileage, superior vehicle handling and dynamics, and you have a great argument
for taking a serious look at these buggies.
Just exactly what buggies, er… wagons, do I like? Let’s take a look…
The Rock - “Solid as a…” one might say. Something that Mercedes-Benz cars have been
known for over the years. There is also
a long tradition of wagons, and the 2017
E400 Wagon carries forward in grand fashion. Would you believe nearly half the E-Class
cars sold in Germany are wagons! The
stateside version gets a 3.0L V6 engine with 329 horsepower, the excellent
E-Class interior, and is bestowed with all of the high-tech insanity that has
become Mercedes’ calling card.
The Athelete - BMW is
never one to be left out of a vehicle segment, and the luxury wagon world has
their latest entry with the 5-Series Touring.
The latest 5-Series sedan is proving to be a real runner, and the wagon
will share those nimble moves, all the while providing that extra utility. Although not yet officially announced (the possibility is high we won't get these stateside), we
hope to see the 530 wagon with the 4-cylinder motor, as well as the 540
with the V6. What we will definitely get
is a dynamic performer when called upon, as well as the highly improved
5-Series interior.
Take your pick! You
won’t be disappointed with any of them…“Wagons, ho..!”
Marty Feldmann, The Connoisseur, is the
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