6 wagons that look immensely better than their sedan versions

Every car guy knows it’s not only about the looks of car that make owner happy. And while reliability, performance and comfort are generally our top priorities, we (at least I did!) pursue the ownership of car that fulfills all those requirements, but not only that – it has to look good.

Every car guy knows it’s not only about the looks of car that make owner happy. And while reliability, performance and comfort are generally our top priorities, we (at least I did!) pursue the ownership of car that fulfills all those requirements, but not only that – it has to look good. It has to make you turn your head around anytime you park it. Surely pro or semi-pro drivers will argue that it’s totally not about the visual aspects, but today I wanted to focus on the looks. I couldn’t personally drive a car that’s design doesn’t appeal to me, even if it was the fastest car around.

That’s why I made a list of cars that look unbelievably better in their wagon versions. And that makes them special. Yes it does, as usually wagons are considered as stereotypical middle-age daddy’s cars that looks dull. And it is actually right, just take a look at how BMW 3 series E36 looks in sedan and wagon:

BMW 3 series E36 Sedan

Perfectly normal
Perfectly normal

BMW 3 series E36 Wagon

What the hell happened here?!
What the hell happened here?!

No hard feelings E36 wagon owners!

This list however shows excellent exceptions from that, at least in my opinion. It’s all about the looks, reliability or performance steps aside this time. So let’s roll with it…

Lexus IS Sedan

Still looks fresh a bit too overdone however
Still looks fresh a bit too overdone however

Lexus IS Sportcross

Look at that butt. Just look at it!
Look at that butt. Just look at it!

Alfa Romeo 159 Sedan

Alfa never disappoints, but wagon does even better job
Alfa never disappoints, but wagon does even better job

Alfa Romeo 159 Wagon

Mhm, yes! Minimalistic, but extremely appealing
Mhm, yes! Minimalistic, but extremely appealing

Audi A6 C5 Sedan

Nicely rounded up trunk and tail light, but...
Nicely rounded up trunk and tail light, but...

Audi C5 Avant

...This is even better!
...This is even better!

Renault Laguna III Sedan

Ugh, it simply doesn't look to smart
Ugh, it simply doesn't look to smart

Renault Laguna III Wagon

It looks nothing like sedan, and that's what makes it look gorgeous
It looks nothing like sedan, and that's what makes it look gorgeous

Saab 9-5 II Sedan

Looks good, but just like with Alfa 159...
Looks good, but just like with Alfa 159...

Saab 9-5 II Sportcombi

... It's simply prettier in wagon version
... It's simply prettier in wagon version

Mitsubishi Lancer VII Sedan

Sort of 'I wanted to look sporty', but it didn't quite work out...
Sort of 'I wanted to look sporty', but it didn't quite work out...

Mitsubishi Lancer VII Wagon

Minimalistic design once again, looks nothing alike sedan just like Megane!
Minimalistic design once again, looks nothing alike sedan just like Megane!

And which wagons do you like? Share your wagons in comments!

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Comments

TimelessWorks

I’m a huge sucker for wagons. I own a Mazda 6 wagon (GY), which, IMO, looks more sophisticated and classier than the sedan/hatch versions. And that Alfa 159 is just gorgeous in wagon form, too.
To this list I would add all generations of the Mazda 6, 9th gen Honda Civic estate (around 2014 model year) as compared to the euro hatch, current-gen Toyota Auris, Volkswagen Passat B8, C6 and C7 Audi A6, Dodge Magnum, Cadillac CTS-V (previous-gen), Opel Insignia, Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake, Ford Mondeo… I could go on and on :D

04/17/2016 - 11:37 |
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Anonymous

I have a completely opposite opinion, all these wagons looks terrible compared to the sedan versions

04/17/2016 - 13:09 |
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Igor Konuhov

This thread is full of awful wagons.

04/18/2016 - 12:49 |
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can’t believe you called e36 wagon awful, what happened?! At least you agree with one :D

04/18/2016 - 13:34 |
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Henradicle

I didn’t even know is200 wagon existed. Looks pretty weird at first sight but it’s growing on me. I think the Audi RS 6 touring looks beast, and the Volvo wagons have always been a classic

04/18/2016 - 17:08 |
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Yeah it’s quite rare. I honestly haven’t even seen one with my own eyes though it’s really appealing. Audis look a bit boring and overhyped though rs’es are hell of machinery… Untill something breaks…

04/18/2016 - 17:11 |
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therenaultguy

Renault Megane Sport Tourer VS Renault Fluence

04/19/2016 - 15:03 |
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looks nice though Fluence is a different model, isn’t it?

04/19/2016 - 15:56 |
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Anonymous

I just love the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant estate. Aggressive and pretty at the same time.

04/20/2016 - 11:23 |
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Bartek Tymoszuk

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Check Legnum, it’s much better and has proper power engine

04/20/2016 - 11:42 |
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