The Fast Estate Sweet Spot: Why the 2000s Killed the Genre
"Fast wagons died not because people stopped wanting them, but because SUVs were easier to sell to people who don't actually drive."
— Revvly Take
The 90s and 2000s were the last gasp of practical performance—when manufacturers still believed wagons could be thrilling. An E39 M5 Touring, an RS6 C5, a 540i with a proper engine: these weren't compromises, they were statements. Today's crossovers pretend they've replaced them. They haven't.
Mikey Snelgar
Classic Driver · Jan 9
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