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V60/90 is considered an "SUV" since the term has become synonymous with crossover. A6 isn't offered in wagon form in the US, nor is the Honda Accord. The Accord
by kenhwang 8y ago
V60/90 is considered an "SUV" since the term has become synonymous with crossover. A6 isn't offered in wagon form in the US, nor is the Honda Accord. The Accord also can't be optioned with AWD.
Limited practical options in the US definitely helped push the move to CUVs.
edit: whoops, was looking at the "Cross Country" variant of the V60/90, which is a raised wagon. The normal V60/90 wagon I'll concede to be sufficient for most people's needs, but it's only been available in the US market since 2014.
- sorenjan 8y agoV60 and V90 are station wagons, you're thinking of XC60 and XC90. The reason wagons aren't offered in the US is because the consumers didn't buy them, which is my point. When given the choice, they chose the bigger, heavier option because the extra cost of using more resources weren't high enough.
- kenhwang 8y agoI actually believe hatchbacks are making a comeback. Toyota just introduced the Corolla hatchback in response to the new Civic hatchback. Jaguar has a new XF wagon. Porsche made the Panamera Wagon. I'd like to believe all these automakers aren't going through the trouble of safety testing and certifying wagons without demand being there. The hatchback version of the Golf/Mazda3/Impreza seem to be selling well enough.
- hansthehorse 8y agoHonda tried valiantly to sell the Crosstour but couldn't give it away and finally gave up on it. Looked like a raised Accord wagon. I've been searching for a used one but so few were sold I've about given up.
- kenhwang 8y agoThe Crosstour was such a dorky thing. It had a fastback instead of a proper hatchback which really limited it's utility. For comparison, Honda's CRV had the same engine, more cargo room, and better fuel economy for $5k less.