The station wagon hasn’t been prevalent on U.S. roads for decades now, but the body style still has some life left in it.
We have Europe to thank for the estate car’s continued presence here, especially when it comes to the luxury market. Marques like Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Volvo continue to bring long-roof models to our shores, much to our delight. They’ve also, in recent years, finally started bringing over the high-performance wagons enthusiasts have long coveted but never dreamed they’d get, like the Audi RS 6 Avant Performance , BMW M5 Touring and Mercedes-AMG AMG E63 S Estate .
The options aren’t exactly plentiful—although more are on the way—but there’s enough choice out there to find the perfect wagon for you. With that in mind, here are the best seven luxury station wagons you can buy today: — Best Overall: Audi A6 Allroad and RS 6 Avant Performance — Best Electric Option: Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo — Best Sports Car Alternative: BMW M5 Touring — Best Powertrain Options: Volvo V60 Cross Countr y — Best Looking: Mercedes-Benz E Class Wagon — Best SUV Alternative: Volvo V90 Cross Country — Best Value for Your Buck: Audi A4 Allroad.
