Luxury Wagons 2016 BMW 3 Series

With drivers still very enthusiastic about utility vehicles and crossovers, fewer wagons are on the road than ever before. Nevertheless, the wagon occupies a worthy niche in the vehicle market. In fact, the wagon remains a smart choice for the savvy shopper. It's as comfortable, easy to handle and fuel-efficient as a car because it is a car. Meanwhile, the easy access to a compact cargo space with a flat load floor offers useful cargo hauling on a more practical scale. Even better, the wagon has just the right look of personality and utility that never goes out of style. Most of the choices for wagons are in two groups: inexpensive small wagons on the bottom end and higher-end wagons from luxury automakers.
Why Edmunds Recommends the 2016 Kia Soul: If the Kia Soul were available with all-wheel drive, it would not only likely reside in our subcompact SUV category but be one of our top-recommended choices there as well. We'll call this oddball, segment-bending vehicle a wagon for now, and commend it for offering impressive cargo capacity, a comfortable backseat, above-average interior appointments, abundant available features, a reasonable price and a lengthy warranty. The attractive, distinctive styling inside and out is icing on the cake. The Soul is a car that's easy to recommend regardless of what segment you place it in.
Why Edmunds Recommends the 2016 Subaru Outback: The Subaru Outback has been moving away from its conventional wagon roots for some time now, but even with its elevated ride height and more SUV-like looks, it's still a wagon at its core. The Outback's cargo capacity bests that of most compact crossovers, yet its lower loading height and roof make loading bulky things much easier. It also provides a more carlike driving experience than the typical crossover. The current Outback further benefits from a higher-quality interior, more advanced safety features and better fuel economy than the model's historical norms.
Why Edmunds Recommends the 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen: VW's compact wagon is now known as the Golf (rather than the Jetta), reflecting that it's essentially a longer, more versatile version of the Golf hatchback. This means you get the same near-luxury cabin quality, refined and surprisingly engaging driving experience, and zesty yet fuel-efficient turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Of course, as a wagon, this model has considerably more cargo space than the regular Golf, and it's also more useful than many compact crossovers. For those looking for a traditional small wagon, this may be your only real choice, but it's a great one.
Why Edmunds Recommends the 2016 BMW 3 Series: The BMW 3 Series sedan is one of the best cars you can buy, and virtually every positive attribute that leads to that conclusion also applies to the 3 Series Sport Wagon. You get the same agile handling, composed ride, strong performance and fuel efficiency from its gasoline and diesel turbocharged four-cylinder engines. The passenger cabin is just as spacious and comfortable, and it boasts high-quality materials and BMW's generally user-friendly tech. As for the wagon part, this 3 Series provides a genuinely useful cargo area that rivals those of compact SUVs. Though it lacks the sedan's more performance-oriented powertrain options, the 3 Series Sport Wagon strikes a balance between fun and practicality that's tough to beat.