The estate car was supposed to be extinct by now. Tell that to the engineers still building them.
From the 1,000-horsepower Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo to the Audi RS6 Avant, the long-roof formula endures: supercar hardware wrapped in a body that can swallow a family, a dog, and a week’s groceries.
Form follows function
A wagon sits lower than an SUV, which means better aerodynamics, a lower centre of gravity, and — crucially — a drive that still feels like a car.
The market may be small, but it is fierce. These are the last true all-rounders.