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> The lowering and elongation of crossovers back to a classic wagon form would bring back a nostalgic piece of American motoring. It would be a mostly cosmetic

> The lowering and elongation of crossovers back to a classic wagon form would bring back a nostalgic piece of American motoring. It would be a mostly cosmetic change for drivers and families, still giving them everything they need in a spacious vehicle. And it could make all the difference for everyone else. Wait, who is the "everyone else", what's the "all the difference"? I am not understanding what the author is saying is preferable about station wagons to anyone (instead of just being cosmetically different but about equivalent to an SUV), am I missing it in the article?

Swizec 5y ago
The main problem with SUVs is that they're designed to look big, but aren't actually big cars. They sacrifice a huge amount of space to raised suspension, big wheels, and bulky looking exteriors. Station wagons are still heavy cars, but designed to actually be roomy, not just take up space. We had a small station wagon when I was a kid (Skoda Favorit) and it could fit a whole bicycle in its trunk. Other than the really big SUVs (Escalade size), I've yet to find an SUV that will take a bike in its trunk.
tass 5y ago
Pedestrians who are hit by these cars (lower bumper, lower impact, less serious injury). Additionally, drivers of smaller cars due to weight arms race for increased safety.
- jrochkind1 5y ago
  Re weight, original article: > The station wagon, with its roomy trunk, wide interior, and seating, as in the now-collectible Buick Roadmaster Estate, for up to eight people (or fewer people plus equipment, bikes, or pets) clearly answered this demand. These vehicles boasted powerful engines and could weigh well into the 4,000-pound range. > The main benefit of an SUV in a crash is its heavy weight, which as mentioned above, many station wagons had too. I don't think the author is thinking lighter weight when it comes to station wagons.

Swizec 5y ago

The main problem with SUVs is that they're designed to look big, but aren't actually big cars. They sacrifice a huge amount of space to raised suspension, big wheels, and bulky looking exteriors. Station wagons are still heavy cars, but designed to actually be roomy, not just take up space. We had a small station wagon when I was a kid (Skoda Favorit) and it could fit a whole bicycle in its trunk. Other than the really big SUVs (Escalade size), I've yet to find an SUV that will take a bike in its trunk.

tass 5y ago

Pedestrians who are hit by these cars (lower bumper, lower impact, less serious injury). Additionally, drivers of smaller cars due to weight arms race for increased safety.

jrochkind1 5y ago
Re weight, original article: > The station wagon, with its roomy trunk, wide interior, and seating, as in the now-collectible Buick Roadmaster Estate, for up to eight people (or fewer people plus equipment, bikes, or pets) clearly answered this demand. These vehicles boasted powerful engines and could weigh well into the 4,000-pound range. > The main benefit of an SUV in a crash is its heavy weight, which as mentioned above, many station wagons had too. I don't think the author is thinking lighter weight when it comes to station wagons.