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- Highest quality used station wagons
Love for ratings came to us from Europe and America. It is there that the quality of any product, from a car to a toy, is compared with each other. And although Europe also has common standards, few motorists pay attention to them when choosing a used car. Rating, comparison is much safer, more interesting and faster.
Automotive portal "WhatCar" conducted its independent rating and published the top 10 best station wagons on the secondary market. We conducted our own research and checked which station wagons the domestic driver considers to be the most reliable, economical and minimally costly.
It turned out that the ratings differ significantly. Half of the models that Europeans consider to be of high quality and reliable - for example, the Opel Astra Sports Tourer station wagon, are criticized by our drivers for insufficient reliability, complex repairs and breakdowns in the most unexpected nodes. Which used station wagons are considered the most reliable for our roads?
Highest quality used station wagons
2011 Volvo V50
In 2007, Volvo engineers developed this sports station wagon not for experienced couples, but for young people who like to travel actively and spend weeks on the road. And they succeeded quite well - instead of the traditional massive carriage, the public was presented with a sports, high-speed station wagon with excellent acceleration dynamics and increased safety.
The extended wheelbase and wide wheels give the estate a sporty look.
The 2011 version has the most rigid body, side impact protection system, the front part is made of different steels, which reduces the crumple zone.
There is also a system of exchange rate stability, 8 airbags, additional seat retainers.
The station wagon cannot boast of a huge trunk - these are the standard 500 liters and 1500 with the backrests folded down. The most economical is the diesel configuration with a 1.6-liter engine and a manual gearbox, diesel consumption along the highway is only 3.9 liters.
Skoda Superb Combi 2015
This model, like the Octavia Combi, was included in the European and Russian ratings of the best used station wagons. A reliable, dynamic machine does not require large expenditures even after ten years of operation. In the line of motors, Skoda has the most economical diesel engines.
The station wagon belongs to the class "D". The first generation, which went in the body of a liftback, was appreciated by drivers back in 2001, when Skoda first showed its flagship model to the general public.
The debut of the third generation took place in 2015 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the re-equipment of the body into a full-fledged station wagon was positively received by everyone who knows the Skoda build quality in practice.
The car received a trunk with a volume of 660 liters. Rear passengers can not only sit comfortably, but also recline - the sofa has become wider and longer.
The equipment of the Skoda Superb Combi is not just good, but excellent: adaptive cruise control, automatic city braking, lane keeping, blind spot sensor, adaptive light, etc. The standard safety system includes nine airbags, collision warning sensors, descent, etc.
Russian drivers choose the Skoda station wagon not only because of the quality of the components. Repair of main units is not as expensive as on other models - Skoda power units are adapted to the quality of Russian fuel, there are a large number of original repair kits at maintenance stations.
The Superb Combi combines the entire engine range with a liftback: eight options for diesel and gasoline engines. Drivers recommend taking a used station wagon either with a 180 hp gasoline engine. with., or 120-horsepower diesel engine in the Green Line version, while the box only needs to be chosen by "mechanics" - DSG robots after five years begin to "junk".
2013 Honda Civic Tourer
The Civic station wagon from the Japanese manufacturer also hit both ratings, but if the Europeans put the equipment in 6th place, domestic drivers confidently brought the 2014 Civic Tourer into the top three among the best used cars.
The class "C" station wagon debuted at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. Logically, the concept became a continuation of the Civic line, which already had full-fledged sedans and hatchbacks.
The station wagon, having received a voluminous trunk, great length and massiveness and without losing the conceptual lines of the Civic, remained an easily recognizable "older brother".
A feature of the Civic Tourer has become a huge cargo compartment - 630 liters in standard and 1650 - with the backrests folded down, while the loading height has decreased by 135 mm in comparison with the hatchback.
The Civic Tourer was built taking into account the needs of a European manufacturer, therefore, special attention was paid to safety parameters: the Unique Adaptive Damper System, front and side airbags, belts with seven fixation points, etc.
The station wagon shows excellent grip on a wet road at high speed due to the use of slope retention systems, directional stability, ABS.
For the Russian market, a full power package, i-MID multi-display, three-zone climate control are provided.
The power unit is equipped with one of two engines, the first of which is a 1.8-liter gasoline engine with 16 valves with a gas distribution mechanism, the second is a 1.6-liter diesel engine. and a capacity of 160 liters. with.
When choosing, it is recommended to take a gasoline unit, which is not much more consumable than a diesel one, but has a large engine resource up to 250,000 km.
Skoda Octavia A5 Combi 2010
The second-generation station wagon from Skoda among all used cars is considered the most unpretentious.
A reliable car with increased ground clearance will appeal to everyone who often travels out of town, and this does not have to be a summer residence.
The Czech manufacturer pays great attention to the quality of the bodywork for its models. All parts are hot-dip galvanized, as a result - the bottom and sills are covered with corrosion spots after 10 years of operation. An exception is the body after an accident.
In the second generation Skoda Octavia A5 Combi is a huge trunk, modern design, which has not lost its relevance today, and comfort.
In addition to innovative technological solutions, in the second generation, for the first time, all relevant safety systems were implemented, which switched to Octavia 7 without changes: adaptive cruise control, eight airbags, tracking systems for "blind spots", directional stability, etc.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 2009
The ten-year-old Benz E-Class Estate is also among the top 10 used station wagons. You can purchase a complete set for 10% of the original cost, while the condition of the body is guaranteed to be good (if the car has not been in a serious accident).
The E-Class is always a powerful wedge-shaped front bumper, a luxurious and spacious interior and a huge trunk.
The interior uses natural wood and high-quality leather seat upholstery. Among the main features of the station wagon is the serial steering of the Agility Control class, which is paired with a three-link front suspension and a rear pneumatic suspension. Thanks to this scheme, the driver can independently adjust the width of the ground clearance depending on the load of the car.
Among the possible disadvantages of the "decade", drivers note the need to undergo thorough diagnostics, check the block head and additionally test the brake system. In general, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate station wagon is a reliable, richly equipped and comfortable car.
BMW 5 Series Touring
This is probably the only BMW equipment that remains expensive in the secondary market. The cost of a three-year-old station wagon is not much inferior to the original from the salon, of course, provided that the car is not beaten, stolen or floated.
A rear or front wheel drive station wagon is characterized as a high quality, reliable and very comfortable car for long week trips.
The volume of the trunk is 570 and 1700 liters, which is not much less than that of the “leader of the trunk” Skoda Octavia and a little less than that of a Mercedes, but in comparison with these models, the BMW Touring is much more interesting to drive.
All station wagons of the series are equipped with rear air suspension, thanks to which the car body is always even, the base contains 17-inch wheels, LED optics, rear passenger transforming sofa, heated seats and much more.
The power unit is equipped with both gasoline and diesel units of various capacities and power consumption. For a used station wagon, the most preferable is a 2-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 252 liters. with. This is the second most powerful unit in the line of gasoline engines.
There is also a 2-liter 525d diesel, which is considered the smallest in the range, but comes with a 6-speed manual gearbox.
The most powerful engine in the BMW station wagon lineup is the 3-liter M550d with 400 hp. with., paired with a robotic box for 8 steps. It was this transmission that turned out to be the most problematic when repairing by our mechanics - the first automatic transmission malfunctions occur in the 3rd year of operation.
Volkswagen Passat Variant 2014
This class “D” station wagon does not need long descriptions - a time-tested car that came out in the eighth generation in 2014. The Variant generation has received rich technical equipment and has significantly changed compared to previous trim levels.
The 2014 station wagon has a lightweight body, which has received increased rigidity by 14%.
The model is built on a converted MQB platform, due to which the attachment points are changed and passive safety is increased. Since 2014, the Tradewinds are equipped with only high quality LED optics.
Passat Variant also has one of the largest luggage racks in the class - 650 liters. The station wagon's equipment also deserves attention: it is a pedestrian monitoring system, frontal projection of sensors, all-round visibility is provided by 4 cameras, a parking lot, etc.
The Passat also has the largest line of motors. In the secondary market, the most popular petrol 1.4 TSI with a capacity of 150 liters. or diesel biturbo TDI, which is installed on the four-wheel drive.
Volkswagen Golf Variant
The Golf series became iconic back in the mid-90s, but if everyone is accustomed to the hatchback body, then the Golf Variant station wagons are still greeted as a novelty.
The station wagon impresses with its dimensions, solid appearance and solidity. This is an unpretentious car for daily commutes.
The most common and demanded engine for a used car is the 1.5-liter TSI petrol unit with a capacity of 150 hp. with.
Golf equipment includes all modern systems, among which the Traffic Jam Assist stands out. The electronics will provide semi-automatic control at speeds up to 60 km / h, control the distance ahead, keep the car in the lane and warn the driver about all changes on the road.
Ford Mondeo Wagon 2010
The 2010 Ford Mondeo Wagon was also included in the rating of the best. A presentable and reliable car is sold on the Russian market for 15% of the original cost.
Drivers are attracted by a high ground clearance, a large trunk, reinforced suspensions and branded bodywork. All elements that corrode in the first place are additionally treated with zinc solutions and protected with chrome strips.
The interior design of the Mondeo Wagon is a mixture of luxury and ease. It is unclear whether to be surprised at the inlaid overlays on the torpedo, or it is easy to have fun with a modern multimedia complex.
LADA
In the photo: Lada Largus 2018
It is impossible to objectively make a rating and bypass the leader of the budget segment in the secondary market - Lada cars. LADA station wagons are presented on the secondary market in huge quantities and are also sold the fastest. The trim levels have a medium-sized trunk, high ground clearance and a minimum of equipment.
The advantage of all models of the Togliatti plant is inexpensive repairs, complete unpretentiousness to the quality of gasoline and a large number of spare parts.
The 2015 Largus station wagon is sold more often than others, the maximum cost is 300,000 rubles. For this money, a 1.6-liter gasoline engine with an output of 87 liters is offered. and five-speed "mechanics". Mileage before engine overhaul - 160,000 km.
The three-year-old Kalina has the smallest trunk - only 361 liters, offered for a modest price of 230,000 rubles. The power unit is equipped with a 108-horsepower 1.6 liter engine. Kalina's "lifespan" is 140,000 km.
Priora has already been discontinued, but the equipment still holds its positions among used station wagons. Priora has a volumetric trunk of 444 liters and is sold for an average price of 300,000 rubles.
