Station wagons have always been the choice of practical motorists. They are spacious inside and have a large trunk, so they are suitable for the role of both a family car and a workhorse.. In addition, station wagons are usually cheaper than crossovers of similar size - especially on the secondary market. British publication Auto Express has chosen the best used station wagons.

The BMW 3 Series G30 station wagon will interest active drivers. It is not the most spacious in the class (trunk volume is 495-1500 liters), but retains excellent handling. There are powerful 3.0-liter sixes in the lineup, but a 2.0-liter turbodiesel would be a pragmatic choice.

The second generation Opel Insignia station wagon is comfortable and richly equipped, and its diesel versions are economical. The D-class model has a considerable trunk volume of 560-1665 l. Plus, it's cheaper than its competitors. There was also an all-terrain option in the lineup..

The previous generation Skoda Superb Combi has one of the largest trunks in its class: its volume is 660-1950 l. In addition, it has a high-quality, well-thought-out interior with a spacious back row and a well-tuned chassis, and the 2.0-liter gasoline and diesel turbo engines are torquey.

The Citroen C5 station wagon will delight lovers of comfort, as it has a very soft suspension. For an additional fee, they even offered air suspension with adjustable ground clearance.. Trunk volume is 533-1490 l. As a rule, Citroen C5s are inexpensive and well equipped. Of course, it is better to choose diesel versions.

The Hyundai i40 station wagon features a dynamic design and rich equipment. It is comfortable and reliable and has a considerable (553-1719 l) trunk. In addition, the Hyundai i40 is cheaper than most of its rivals, although not as widespread.

Volkswagen Passat B8 station wagon is a kind of standard in the D-class. It has a high-quality ergonomic interior, good sound insulation and a well-tuned chassis. The trunk here is gigantic - volume 650-1780 l. The best choice is a 2.0-liter turbodiesel, although there were quite a few petrol versions and even a plug-in hybrid in the lineup.

Subaru Outback off-road station wagon - an alternative to a crossover. The fifth generation model has excellent cross-country ability and energy-intensive suspension. Typically, the Subaru Outback is richly equipped, and its trunk volume is 490-1801 liters. It's best to avoid the 2.0-litre diesel and opt for the 2.5-litre petrol version.

The Skoda Octavia 5E station wagon is the only C-class model in this rating, but its interior space is at the level of larger cars. Trunk volume is 610-1740 l. The interior of the Skoda Octavia is well finished and well thought out.. The model had a wide range of turbocharged petrol and diesel engines, as well as an off-road Scout variant. There are plenty of these cars on the market and they are inexpensive..

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