If station wagons had a union, they would have declared a state of emergency many times over. Once the kings of family road trips, they are now a rarity, almost an endangered species. First crushed by the minivan ambitions of the 80s, they were finally flattened by the SUV armies of the 90s and beyond. In 2024, according to Car and Driver, the share of station wagons sold in the United States was one single percentage point. One. Just one! So, because we think they're great, here are the 8+1 best luxury station wagons.
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Forget the old Compass – check out the new one! It's like a Jeep escaped from a Tesla lab, crashed into a Land Rover, and woke up with a French accent. And yes, it has 375 horsepower. In an electric version. What's so cool about 2025! This is the 2026 Jeep Compass.
The end of wild camping?! Greece joins a growing list of countries that are restricting voluntary nomadic life with campervans with increasingly strict bans and regulations. Freedom on the road? Not so limitless anymore.
When Citroën strikes with electric poetry, the Citroën C5 Aircross 2025 is born. An SUV that doesn't pretend to be French when it comes to space, comfort and technology. And yes, now all-electric too.
The Honda CR-V 2026 with the new Honda CR-V TrailSport Hybrid 2026 version brings more equipment, more off-road character and more of everything that also excites overland enthusiasts. This is a car that falls into the category of Subaru Outlander and similar multifunctional cars, which are really few. As a fan of overlanding, gravel roads and functionality that goes beyond city curbs, I have always been hesitant about the CR-V. But the new TrailSport Hybrid really surprised me. And that – in the best sense
BYD is no longer playing around. At the 2025 Shanghai Motor Show, they showed off the Dynasty D, a concept SUV that is not just a megalomaniac Chinese invention, but a serious blow to all European premium brands – especially the Audi Q8.
Just when you think you've seen it all in the world of SUVs, Geely introduces something that completely changes your perspective. The Geely Galaxy Cruiser, the latest concept from Geely's innovative Galaxy series, is brutal, futuristic and - believe it or not - floats. After its official presentation at the Auto Shanghai 2024, it's clear: a serious competitor to legends like the Toyota Land Cruiser, Land Rover Defender and Jeep Wrangler is coming.
At Auto Shanghai 2025, Nissan unveiled the Frontier Pro, its first plug-in hybrid pickup truck, combining more than 400 horsepower and an electric range of up to 84 miles. While not a successor to the Navara, the Frontier Pro promises to enter global markets and pose a serious competitor to models like the BYD Shark 6.
Large SUVs are becoming increasingly popular among families who need a spacious interior, a large trunk and advanced safety equipment. But there's no need to go premium - there are several more affordable family SUVs on the market that offer at least 600-liter trunk space and modern technology and comfort for around or under 40,000 euros. Our list of affordable large SUVs for families.
Forget just another boring SUV – the Genesis X Gran Equator is like a luxurious spaceship on 24-inch tires, ready for Mars. But alas – driving it will be (for now) just a dream.
If you've ever wanted to drive the legendary G-Class but hit a wall when you saw the price tag, we've got good news. Mercedes is preparing something smaller, cuter, and – we hope – more affordable - the Mercedes-Benz Baby G.
Subaru's Trailseeker is a new electric beast, ready for Europe, America and everything in between. Rugged build, four-wheel drive and Tesla's charging network? Yes, please.