Glossary / General

station wagon

30 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

In the U.S., a station wagon is a car with a big back area for carrying stuff like groceries or sports equipment. It’s the same as an estate car in Britain.

Technical Definition

A station wagon is the American term for an estate car, featuring a rear cargo area and a hatch that opens to provide access to the trunk. It’s popular for families needing extra space.

Hear It Discussed

"It's manual transmission. [3346.3s] It's wagon shape. [3347.8s] Dynamics are very good."
Mercedes Fakery, Analog Matters, Manual Wagons | Episode 1,054 Everyday Driver Car Debate 55:46

"You're going to get rid of the GTI that she loves? Yep. Why not get rid of the station wagon?"
All New EV C-Class, New Lamborghini Spied, GM Stops Building EV Trucks And More! THIS CAR POD EP108 THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 14:44

"Yeah, it has lots of boxes that are not usually coexisting in the same car, [31.6s] being a station wagon, manual, five cylinder, turbo diesel"
This Unicorn Diesel Manual Slicktop Wagon Is One of Sacco’s Best — Carmudgeon Ep 240 w Jason Cammisa The Carmudgeon Show 00:29