Why Do Americans Loathe Station Wagons?

I prefer the slightly higher seating position in my Tiguan compared to a sedan. As I get older (approaching 60) it gets harder to climb down into a sedan vs just sliding into a crossover. But it's not so high as the large SUVs or trucks.

— atc98092 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/6/2012 3:38:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

I Love my Jetta SportWagen... Im 39... perhaps living overseas for some years broke the American stigma about cars in me.

— Airliner (View Profile)

Posted on 8/6/2012 6:09:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Look, I'm sure the Europeans had a few examples of fake-wood, vinyl-cladded station wagons after wood construction had fallen out of favor in the automotive industry. But my God, did we in the States overdo it and because of it, station wagons will forever be associated with the most conservative, fashion-backward class of car buyer.

— AlleVier (View Profile)

Posted on 8/6/2012 6:29:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

"Why Do Americans Loathe Station Wagons?" - I'd say for the same reasons they loathe manual transmissions, hatchbacks & diesels - and love pickup trucks and SUvs: they are automotive idiots.

— Patronus (View Profile)

Posted on 8/6/2012 10:27:07 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Right on the money, Patronus!!

— irishmike (View Profile)

Posted on 8/6/2012 10:58:38 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I like the new Allroad, and am seriously considering that for my daily driver next. Perfect compromise between road car and small SUV.

— quizz (View Profile)

Posted on 8/7/2012 12:48:32 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Most Americans are obese, so they want a fat vehicle to match.

— t_bone (View Profile)

Posted on 8/7/2012 12:53:17 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Perhaps because station wagons, like mini-vans, aren't sexy. It says "congrats: you're a soccer dad." Not that there's anything wrong with that. It's just not for me.

— Steve (View Profile)

Posted on 8/7/2012 1:28:51 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Isn't crossover just another name for station wagons?

— Holydude (View Profile)

Posted on 8/7/2012 6:17:43 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Agents.. Why did you refuse to post the Video / Article on the dangers of the New Grand Cherokee i submitted ???

— I95SPEEDINGTICKETS (View Profile)

Posted on 8/7/2012 7:02:06 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Station Wagons has 13 letters and the public suffers habitually from Triskaidekaphobia. Bad mojo driving a wagon.

— skytop (View Profile)

Posted on 8/7/2012 2:47:59 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

American manufacturers would rather sell minivans for a higher profit.
European station wagons are too expensive.

— MorePower (View Profile)

Posted on 8/8/2012 2:25:55 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3