Place |
Name |
Characteristic in the rating |
1 | Lada Largus | Best price |
2 | LADA Vesta SW | The most stylish domestic station wagon. Buyer's Choice |
3 | LADA Granta Wagon | Compact dimensions. Convenient access to the luggage compartment |
1 | Skoda Superb Combi | Lots of hidden compartments. Spacious interior and trunk |
2 | KIA Seed SW | The best set of security systems in the basic configuration |
3 | Mini Clubman | The most stylish station wagon in the category |
1 | Subaru Outback | The best cross |
2 | Volvo V90 Cross Country | Better security. Automatic folding back row |
3 | Audi A4 Allroad Quattro | Most High Tech |
4 | mercedes-benz e-class | Extra row of seats. High level of comfort |
The station wagon demonstrates an increased capacity of the luggage compartment, comparable to the capabilities of a crossover. At the same time, the low seating position and handling of the sedan are maintained - important features that affect the choice of owners.Station wagons have proven themselves in urban conditions and on the highway, thanks to which users give them their preferences. In addition, these cars, not inferior to crossovers in their practicality, have a more attractive (compared to them) budget price tag.
Which brand do you prefer?
The segment of reliable working “horses” has firmly substantiated the domestic Lada brand. In this body, there are three models on the market, which have practically no foreign competitors.
Station wagons KIA and Skoda are distinguished by a decent level of comfort and reliability, which was immediately reflected in the price tag. Separately, it is worth noting the proposals from Mini and Audi - the high manufacturability of station wagons of these brands has come close to the premium class. Against their background, the Japanese hit from Subaru looks somewhat rustic, but high reliability and cross-country ability, which is not inferior to crossovers, have become a serious reason for the popularity of this model.
The most expensive station wagons in the premium segment offer their owners everything at once. The comfort, safety and prestige of the Volvo, Mercedes and Porsche brands is beyond doubt. These cars claim to be vehicles serving successful businesses and wealthy families. The price tag for their maintenance is too high to talk about financial practicality, however, station wagons in this segment fully meet the requirements of the owners with the impeccability of their decisions.
How to choose a station wagon?
In the primary domestic market in 2021, the representation of station wagons continued to decline, losing ground to crossovers and SUVs. This greatly simplifies the search for a suitable model. The main selection criteria are:
Price. Defines the main characteristics of the station wagon.The rating includes models of different price categories: from budget to premium.
Transmission. A loaded station wagon with all-wheel drive behaves more confidently on the highway and on the winter road. For city traffic, front-wheel drive is quite enough, provided that the owner lives in regions with moderate winters.
Safety. This level is directly dependent on the cost of the station wagon. The best safety indicators for passengers and the driver are offered by premium segment cars. Cars of the middle price category also have electronic assistants and have the best solutions in this area. Budget models in terms of safety are extremely minimalist, but this segment also includes models with AirBag and ABS.
The best domestic station wagons
The category includes popular Russian brands that can be safely classified as budget cars. They are characterized by unpretentiousness in operation and the most affordable service.
3 LADA Granta Wagon
Country: Russia
Average price: 640000 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.7
Another budget station wagon of a domestic manufacturer entered the TOP of our rating, demonstrating unpretentiousness in operation. True, its capacity is the most modest in this category. So, the luggage compartment of the LADA Granta Station wagon in its normal state is only 355 liters, and with the back sofa folded - 675. Roof rails help out. Having installed cross bars and a luggage box, you can try to load everything you need when going on vacation with your family.
Also, an advantage can be considered a convenient back door, which makes it as easy as possible to access the luggage compartment of the station wagon. The absence of sides and a clearance of 145 mm will not force heavy luggage to be lifted high. At the same time, the car has the handling and dynamics of a conventional sedan (maximum speed is 184 km / h), which is important for many drivers. The maximum length of the cargo compartment is 1.44 m, and the distance between the rear racks is 93 cm. Such dimensions allow you to cope with the transportation of many oversized items on your own.
2 LADA Vesta SW
Country: Russia
Average price: 957000 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.9
The external presentable appearance of this car stands out against the background of other domestic station wagons with the brightness of the image. In addition to the outstanding performance of the body, the car has excellent dynamics, and is capable of accelerating to 180 km / h, while maintaining excellent stability and handling on the road. The fact that the manufacturer gives a 3-year (100,000 km) warranty on the car speaks well of reliability - for a domestic car, this indicator is an excellent confirmation of high-quality assembly and components. More than 50% of the market falls on this particular model, and such popularity cannot be deserved only at a price.
In addition to the affordable cost of maintenance, LADA Vesta SW is ready to offer owners the most spacious interior - in the cargo version (folded rear seats), the trunk volume is 825 liters, while the width between the station wagon arches is 980 mm. You can safely transport a refrigerator and other oversized cargo. Roof rails would also be useful.They are of an integrated form, and allow the installation of crossbars. With their help, it is easy to transport oversized cargo or install a luggage box or sports equipment clamps using special fasteners.
1 Lada Largus
Country: Russia
Average price: 970000 rub.
Rating (2022): 5.0
Lada Largus became the leader in this category for well-deserved reasons, one of which is its attractive price. The car has a fairly decent build quality and a large selection of additional equipment, including an air conditioning system and a third row of passenger seats. On the roof of the station wagon there are roof rails that allow you to install a luggage box of any size or transport oversized cargo.
Depending on the layout, the volume of the luggage compartment also varies. So, with 7 passengers, the useful volume in the car will be only 135 liters, without an additional row - already 560 liters. And if you fold the second row of seats, then the capacity of Lada Largus will be 2350 liters. At the same time, the car retains the dynamism and maneuverability of a conventional sedan, which is a huge advantage in city traffic.
The best station wagons worth up to 3.5 million rubles.
The most common (after domestic brands) foreign-made station wagons combine a decent level of comfort, reliability and spaciousness. The category includes cars, the cost of which does not exceed 3 million rubles.
3 Mini Clubman
Country: Great Britain
Average price: 3379000 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.5
Mini Clubman as a station wagon is not perceived at all by the layman, who implies the small and compact dimensions of the car. However, it is enough to know the dimensions of the luggage compartment in order to understand the prevailing misconception. It is 360 liters, but with the rear sofa folded down, it increases sharply to 1250 liters. This hints at a decent level of comfort for the rear passengers - there is more than enough space for them.
The interior can be called futuristic without exaggeration - the dashboard and center console look like they have literally moved from the future. To match the interior design and security systems - their effectiveness is able to evoke a feeling of the most reliable security that a modern car can offer. Turns at speed, maneuvering and high-speed starts can only have the highest rating - this is, of course, one of the most worthy participants in the rating, which has absolutely no closest analogues and competitors on the market.
2 KIA Seed SW
Country: South Korea
Average price: 1781000 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.7
Modern and dynamic, the KIA Seed SW station wagon deserves to be among the best. In any case, his entry into the TOP of this category looks more than deserved. The market share of this brand exceeds 10% and is growing steadily. In addition, almost every second Seed sold comes in this body. It differs from the sedan in a slightly increased rear overhang - only 95 mm. The interior of the car is also spacious, and good sound insulation and ergonomics make long trips comfortable at any distance.
The luggage compartment of the station wagon (by the curtain) has a decent size - its volume is 625 liters, and if you assemble the back row, then the loading area becomes huge in general. KIA Seed SW like no other is suitable for family and friendly trips. Integrated roof rails can also expand its capabilities - just install the crossbars, and you can attach an additional luggage box or mounts for sports equipment. Even in the budget, the simplest configuration, the car is equipped with the AirBag system, which includes front and side airbags, as well as curtain airbags.
1 Skoda Superb Combi
Country: Czech Republic (produced in Russia)
Average price: 3000000 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.8
A bright representative of the business class is distinguished by a stylish interior of a spacious cabin and a balanced set of high-tech solutions that make the car as safe as possible. In addition to electronic systems, a reinforced body frame and the presence of airbags and airbags for everyone in the station wagon deserve high marks (6 AirBags are installed in total). The comfort of the car is also at its best, and this fully applies to the passengers of the second row of seats. The rear seats even allow you to stretch your legs a little.
The spacious trunk (660 and 1950 liters with the seats folded) has elements for fixing luggage and hidden cavities for accommodating car accessories and other small things. In general, there are a lot of these small compartments throughout the cabin - there is where to safely put a folding umbrella or gadgets.In this regard, Skoda Superb Combi can safely be considered one of the most practical and thoughtful cars in this price category. The presence of roof rails on the station wagon also allows you to take sports equipment with you (from a bicycle to skis and a snowboard), and a large family can place an additional luggage box.
The best station wagons worth up to 6 million rubles.
Station wagon models presented in this category are distinguished by greater equipment and level of comfort compared to budget cars from previous groups. High quality interior trim and more advanced technical support is a hallmark of these machines.
4 mercedes-benz e-class
Country: Germany (produced in Russia)
Average price: 5766000 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.5
The prestigious station wagon Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the best solution for long-distance family or friendly trips. In the car, almost everything is provided for this. Roof rails and a huge luggage compartment (520 liters at the level of the rear windows), which can be significantly increased by folding the rear row, create enough usable space to take everything you need with you on the road.
For families with a large number of children, this car is the best fit - the third row of seats (they are hidden in the trunk floor) turns the station wagon into a seven-seater car. True, for extra seats, access is possible only through the tailgate, but for children this is not a hindrance. In handling, the station wagon is not much different from the classic sedan - the same dynamics and handling characteristic of E-class sedans.Comfort, as well as safety of this model, is at a fairly high level, which is a traditional feature for Mercedes-Benz.
3 Audi A4 Allroad Quattro
Country: Germany
Average price: .4576000 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.7
Wagon Audi A4 Allroad Quattro, included in our rating as the most high-tech, has a number of advantages. Increased cross-country ability (all-wheel drive) and stability on the road due to low ground clearance (only 163 mm), a whole system of auxiliary safety services and excellent handling make the car one of the best for long trips, although there is not as much space for rear passengers as the leaders of the rating .
The front seats of a sports type (side support is rather weak) speak of the nature of the car - speed is its native element, and if there is no luggage on the roof, the Allroad Quattro easily goes 160-180 km / h at full load (the base engine allows you to accelerate to 240 km / h ). An additional luggage box or oversized cargo can be installed on the rails. The trunk (505 liters) after simple manipulations with the rear seat almost triples the usable volume, providing great opportunities for transportation.
2 Volvo V90 Cross Country
Country: Sweden
Average price: 4686000 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.9
The Volvo V90 Cross Country station wagon is ideal for long journeys. A calm driving style for this car is the most appropriate - the suspension works out all the bumps, the car literally “floats” along the road. This does not mean that she is afraid of sudden movements, but the efficiency of the chassis allows even tight turns to enter smoothly.Will not hit the car "in the dirt face" and off-road. Separately, it is worth noting the safety of the driver and passengers. A holistic approach that combines reinforced bodywork, airbags and shatterproof curtains with effective active assist systems makes the Volvo V90 one of the safest station wagons around.
At the height and level of comfort. Most controllable systems and functions can be activated with switches on the steering wheel. The interior decoration, as well as the exterior design of the station wagon, is fully consistent with the price and can safely be considered exclusive. To accommodate things, the luggage compartment provides 560 liters of volume. If there is a need to transport luggage of large volumes - the rear row at the touch of a button significantly increases the loading area.
1 Subaru Outback
Country: Japan
Average price: 4028000 rub.
Rating (2022): 5.0
This Japanese car is often mistaken for a crossover, but it is not. The car is all-wheel drive, with increased cross-country ability, but still a station wagon. This is especially noticeable in the first generations of the model (the fifth is now in use). Great popularity has led to so many restylings, and there is something to love Outback for, only off-road performance is worth it. It is completely ready for travel - roof rails allow you to secure sports equipment or a luggage box.
Like all station wagons, Subaru Outback stands out with a spacious trunk (527 liters), which increases by folding the rear row of seats to a decent 1800 liters. You can not only transport a refrigerator or other oversized cargo, but also get quite comfortable beds for two people.A sharp steering wheel, reliability inherent in all Japanese cars, and unpretentiousness in everyday use only emphasize all the advantages of this station wagon. It is quite natural to see him as a leader in his price category.