Yes, you want a wagon’s flexibility and space, but you also want it without sacrificing your sense of fashion, comfort, or safety. The i30 Wagon is the vehicle that will make each of your excursions a delight thanks to its tasteful exterior and interior design, ingenious roominess, and a ton of cutting-edge technology.
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2022 Hyundai Elantra N Photo Gallery
Hyundai recently unveiled the new Elantra N sedan, which was quickly followed by the Elantra N wagon. Even though its US premiere isn’t for another 10 days, we already know a lot about the model. The Elantra N is powered by the same strong 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine as the company’s other sporty models. It generates 276 horsepower (XX kilowatts), which allows the sedan to reach 60 mph (96 km/h) in a respectable 5.3 seconds. The engine can be paired with a six-speed manual transmission or an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Although the thought of a compact, turbocharged wagon with a manual transmission is always appealing, we are aware that wagons are not popular outside of Europe. Even though Hyundai doesn’t have any intentions to convert the Elantra from a sedan to a wagon, this is now simply a hypothetical example of what might be done. But if Hyundai did, we know it would look good and perform well enough to wear the N label.
The Rendering of the Hyundai Elantra CrossWagon Exudes Style and Utility
Is it already too late in the United States for wagon body types to make a ferocious comeback? Yes, you could purchase one if you so desired, but only from luxury automakers like Mercedes, Audi, and Porsche.
Since the Buick Regal TourX was discontinued, the Subaru Outback has been the only non-premium option for this kind of vehicle, and as you might understand, one is just not enough. But with so many crossovers and SUVs flooding the market in recent years, the demand simply isn’t there.
Fair enough, SUVs are actually more useful than wagons (including jacked-up wagons like an Audi Allroad or a Volvo V90 Cross Country). They are easier to get into and out of, have higher driving positions, better ground clearance, and, depending on the category, much more interior space for passengers and luggage.
Of course, SUVs can cost more than wagons (both the MSRP and their maintenance costs). But once more, there are so many factors at play that a discussion isn’t even worthwhile.
Instead, let’s chat about this rendering by Kolesa, which shows the seventh-generation Hyundai Elantra in a wagon configuration for 2022. The phrase “CrossWagon” was added by us rather than the artist because Hyundai has already used this designation. However, it was for standard station wagons, not an off-road-capable version.
However, we enjoy the design. The black fender arches (which, if this were a real car, would be made of plastic), huge wheels, and reasonably high ground clearance give it a very modern appearance while still giving it a certain roughness.
In the end, even if this vehicle existed, we would probably still choose the Subaru Outback, especially given it comes standard with all-wheel drive whereas the Elantra is a typical front-wheel-drive vehicle.
What to think about before purchasing your first station wagon
Most people will likely respond “company car drivers” and “families” when asked who they believe station wagons are designed for. However, today’s wagons are a great option if you frequently need to transport a large amount of luggage while also wanting to enjoy driving.
Estates, wagons, and crossover vehicles are all the same kind of vehicle. They have shared a body style for many years that provides more boot room than other automobiles. Wagons, on the other hand, have long since surpassed this market segment and are also environmentally benign due to their low-slung, aerodynamic, and fuel-efficient bodies. Modern wagons are sporty and enjoyable to drive, with tighter handling and more possibilities for putting equipment and adventure gear in the back. They are no longer the sole domain of large families. How does a car company like Hyundai Motor create a wagon with a contemporary appearance without losing what made it so stunning in the first place?
Wagons have a reputation for being functional and pragmatic rather than svelte and sporty in recent years. However, more recent versions have excellent design without sacrificing crucial boot space.
Consider how much you want to be able to carry before making a purchase; it goes without saying that boot space might vary greatly between models. All wagons have fold-down rear seats that can increase capacity, but split-back designs are more convenient since they let one side be folded down while a passenger sits in the other rear seat.
The New Generation i30 Wagon from Hyundai was just unveiled at the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show. The i30 Wagon nonetheless provides a ton of space for your stuff despite its svelte and dynamic design. It boasts one of the largest trunks in the segment, measuring 602 liters with the back seats in place and expandable to 1,650 liters (VDA 214) when folded. As if that weren’t enough, the i30 Wagon has additional storage spaces hidden beneath its boot floor.
Is the Hyundai i30 a wagon?
Yes, you want a wagon’s flexibility and space, but you also want it without sacrificing your sense of fashion, comfort, or safety. The i30 Wagon is the vehicle that will make each of your excursions a delight thanks to its tastefully designed exterior and interior, ingenious roominess, and abundance of smart technology.
What vehicle resembles a station wagon the most?
The 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen may satisfy some buyers who have been yearning for the reintroduction of American station wagons. It’s true that about the only thing that makes it “American” is that it is offered by Volkswagen of America, but despite this, it is a station wagon with more than 30 cubic feet of space when all the seats are occupied and up to 66.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity when the back seats are folded. A new generation infotainment system that supports Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and MirrorLink for smartphone connectivity is also included as an upgrade for 2016 models. With a Driver Assistance Package that combines cutting-edge technologies such as autonomous emergency braking, VW is raising the bar for safety measures as well. Additionally, the SportWagen has fuel-economy estimates of up to 25 mpg in the city, 36 mpg on the interstate, and 29 mpg combined.
The last time a station wagon was made was when?
The Chevrolet Caprice, Buick Roadmaster, and Ford Taurus wagon from 2005 were the final full-sized wagons made by an American automaker. However, these wagons now go by the names Sport Wagons and Avants. Currently, 1% of cars sold in the US are wagons.
What company manufactured the station wagon?
Due to the fact that early station wagons were considered commercial cars rather than personal vehicles, the framing of those early[when?] station wagons was left unsheathed. The registrations of those automobiles also showed that they were business vehicles. For instance, Pennsylvania had unique “Suburban” license plates that were in circulation far into the 1960s, long after station wagons switched to cars.
Early[when?] station wagons were fixed-roof cars with only bench seating and no glass to enclose the passenger compartment.
Page not found Canvas side curtains might be folded up in place of glass. Passengers could be shielded from the weather outside by more sturdy drapes that could be snapped into position. The typical material for “woodie” wagon roofs was stretched canvas that had been dressed with a waterproofing coating.
The fabrication of the all-wood bodies took a lot of time, thus the manufacture of the wooden bodies was initially contracted out to specialized coachbuilders. The Stoughton Wagon Company of Wisconsin, one of the earliest manufacturers of wagon bodies, started attaching custom wagon bodies on Ford Model T chassis in 1919[page needed]; by 1929, Ford Motor Company was the largest manufacturer of station wagon chassis. [Reference needed] Ford started providing the wood components for the Model A station wagon since it had its own hardwood forest and mills (at the Ford Iron Mountain Plant in what is now Kingsford, Michigan in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula). Page not found J.T. Cantrell also started providing woodie bodywork for Chrysler automobiles in 1929, and they did so until 1931. Page not found
Station wagons had evolved into pricey, luxurious cars by the 1930s. The Chrysler Town & Country was the most costly vehicle offered by the manufacturer when it was first debuted in 1941.
Do station wagons still get made today?
A automobile with a cargo space behind the back seats that you can access through a hatchback is referred to as a station wagon. A station wagon is shorter than an SUV and bigger than a hatchback.
Although a station wagon is typically shorter and less robust than an SUV, the distinction between the two has become more hazy since the introduction of the crossover.
A station wagon often has a longer cargo compartment with a larger, separate side window than a hatchback. The distinction between hatchbacks and station wagons is hazy, though.
After SUVs became more popular, station wagon production in the US decreased.
Yes, station wagons are still produced by American automakers, albeit with fewer models than during the wagon era’s prime. In other regions of the world, wagons are more common, and many of the ones that are produced by manufacturers aren’t marketed here.
There are still new station wagons being produced and sold in the United States by Audi, Mercedes, Mini, Porsche, and Subaru.
The Subaru Outback is a wagon, that much is true. But we also classify it as an SUV. The Subaru Outback is best described as a “crossover.”
What do station wagons go by these days?
Station wagons are the high-waisted jeans of the motor business. Station wagons are today best remembered for classic models like the “Woody,” which featured wood paneling on the sides and sofa seats in the back, making the vehicle look like a traveling rec room. Station wagons were rarely cool-looking and were reminiscent of long, hot family road trips during the summer months. Comedian Chevy Chase famously drove his family across America to Wally World in a variation of the Woody called the “Family Truckster” in the 1983 movie “National Lampoon’s Vacation.” For his opening skit, Jimmy Fallon recently acquired a Woody, which he used to transport Steve Higgins, two Roots musicians, and Hashtag the Panda to Universal Orlando in preparation for a week of performances from Florida. It was dubbed “Orlando Vacation” by the creators.
Despite Fallon’s tribute to Chevy Chase, minivans and sport utility vehicles have mostly replaced the station wagon in recent years (SUVs). However, this vintage vehicle is now close to making a comeback. Many of the most progressive automakers are bringing back the station wagon in an effort to draw in that most sought-after of demographic groups: suburbanites.
Kia produces sports cars, right?
GT2 Kia Stinger The more aggressive GT2 has a 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 engine with 368 horsepower, launch control, an active exhaust, a limited-slip rear differential, improved Brembo brakes, 19-inch wheels, an adaptive suspension, and variable-ratio steering. It costs $51,790.
Kia Stinger: Is it a wagon?
With a 220 horsepower V6, a Yakima baggage rack on top, and a retractable cargo net below the back seats, it was a low-profile, extremely stylish wagon. My wagon had the same amount of utility as a CUV but had sports sedan-like handling and road manners.
Will station wagons ever again be popular?
The greatest cars that American consumers no longer want to purchase, for whatever reason, are probably wagons. They have a similar amount of cargo space to the majority of crossovers and SUVs, while also being more fuel-efficient and convenient to park than those cars. Wagons frequently have superior aesthetics than high-sided SUVs, which are essentially just raised station wagons that consume more gasoline and are heavier. Wagons have mostly been overlooked in America since the development of the SUV despite having all of these fantastic attributes, and they often only sell in limited quantities. However, wagons are still very popular in Europe, and high-end models have been making a comeback, or at least one final stand, in the United States. We’ll be keeping track of every new and used wagon on the market until they vanish forever. Here are all of the station wagons that will be available to purchase in 2022 without further ado.