Anyone who grew up in the ’70s and ’80s remembers the family station wagon. The 2019 VW Golf SportWagen is a throwback to those much simpler times of long trips with a cooler full of sandwiches in the back seat and only “I Spy” for amusement. Volkswagen has updated the design of the classic station wagon, making it more functional and accessible for a new generation of road-trippers.
Cargo Space
The first big advantage in this retro-inspired design is the amount of cargo space the wagon provides. It is perfect for either a family road trip or even on a solo adventure with luggage in tow. The design of the interior allows room for a 60/40-split folding rear seat. This allows for easy hauling when not riding with multiple passengers. So remember to pack a cooler full of sandwiches for the road because there’s plenty of room for it in this wagon.
Performance
This isn’t your mother’s station wagon. Even though the vehicle has the spirit of the past in its long and somewhat boxy design, the wagon has plenty of torque to make driving it fun. This ride sports a 1.4L or 1.8L turbo engine. This makes highway driving a breeze and the car hugs the curves when cornering thanks to its tight-steering and smart, low center of gravity design.
If you’re looking for a vehicle that can double as the family car for summer vacation and the perfect weekend getaway ride, this is it.
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