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Fuel Economy is Selling Point for Growing Crop of Wagons.

Wall Street Journal -- Families who want a vehicle that can hold five people and all their stuff—and still get great fuel economy—are getting more choices, including several new hybrid and clean-diesel models.

Finding a small wagon that strikes the right balance of cargo room, compact size and driving enjoyment has always been something of a challenge. The emergence of fuel-thriftier wagons such as the Ford C-Max, Toyota Prius V and the diesel-powered VolkswagenJetta Sportwagen is the industry’s latest bid to revive their relevance in a market still smitten with crossovers and sport utilities.

Families who want a vehicle that can hold five people and all their stuff—and still get great fuel economy—are getting more choices, including several new hybrid and clean-diesel models.

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Submitted Dec 25, 2012 By: aservant

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StArrow68 Champion Author Oakland Posts:3,267 Points:1,362,420 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Dec 27, 2012 6:21:20 AM Ignore StArrow68 Report Abuse Greed didn't kill the wagon, they were another unintended consequence of CAFE. Wagons had to meet car standards while SUVs only had to meet truck standards for mpg. As the article notes, they are great for some folks, glad there are more choices, currently.
52MPG Champion Author Dayton Posts:7,272 Points:1,742,905 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2012 11:29:10 PM Ignore 52MPG Report Abuse Wagons are not in my future.
FuelBarge Champion Author Long Island Posts:9,210 Points:2,078,240 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2012 8:49:43 AM Ignore FuelBarge Report Abuse Fuel economy? It seems like only yesterday people wanted bigger and powerful and could care less about how many gallons per mile the vehicle got.
dabayer Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:2,753 Points:624,055 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2012 8:43:21 AM Ignore dabayer Report Abuse The reason there aren't wagons anymore is nothing but big auto greed! The car makers have a larger profit margin on trucks and SUVs. Point in fact, Ford Escape is around $25k, my 2007 Ford FOCUS Wagon SES was $16k. We don't need no expensive Ford C-Max or any SUV, just bring back the compact sized Focus Wagon!!!
bston Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:1,825 Points:643,250 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2012 8:06:49 AM Ignore bston Report Abuse Nice looking vehicles!
alterman156 Champion Author New York Posts:7,495 Points:1,558,725 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2012 1:01:06 AM Ignore alterman156 Report Abuse The wagons do me sense. The ones available are on the expensive side. Someone should put out a lower cost station wagon. I do like the Mazda 5 microvan though. [Edited by: alterman156 at 12/26/2012 2:02:02 AM EST]
Tekkersmom57 Champion Author Syracuse Posts:1,884 Points:702,165 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 10:38:47 PM Ignore Tekkersmom57 Report Abuse Well said and great point, badbonita!
jl1rp Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:1,822 Points:359,205 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 8:49:59 PM Ignore jl1rp Report Abuse Make them good looking and sales will came, but SUV are still first will high viewing.
sillywagon Champion Author New York Posts:14,899 Points:1,442,320 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 8:30:54 PM Ignore sillywagon Report Abuse The problem with these "wagons" is not fuel economy, but purchase price.
mike56MI Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,225 Points:309,315 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 5:09:53 PM Ignore mike56MI Report Abuse OK
KhelbenArunson Champion Author Michigan Posts:4,451 Points:719,590 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 5:00:40 PM Ignore KhelbenArunson Report Abuse Awesome.
TripleHs Champion Author Austin Posts:3,355 Points:918,090 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 4:48:28 PM Ignore TripleHs Report Abuse won't buy one
FortVancouver01 Champion Author Washington Posts:1,170 Points:288,795 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 3:44:40 PM Ignore FortVancouver01 Report Abuse My parents always owned wagons starting with a 1950 woody which I wish I had today. We had friends that owned a IH Travelall with a diesel engine and I think that was in the early 60's. I agree, we need more diesels.
JeffersonState All-Star Author Oregon Posts:645 Points:156,395 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 3:40:46 PM Ignore JeffersonState Report Abuse This is a group of vehicles that would really benefit following VWs good example of a clean diesel engine.
PathfinderSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:9,526 Points:1,832,590 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 3:39:33 PM Ignore PathfinderSC Report Abuse The fuel economy is one of the things most people think about.
sciotosix Champion Author Dayton Posts:2,754 Points:667,850 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 3:12:41 PM Ignore sciotosix Report Abuse Makes sense.
DanMtz Champion Author Oakland Posts:3,360 Points:1,244,300 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 2:36:46 PM Ignore DanMtz Report Abuse I got a strange feeling of deja vu reading that article.
schatzila Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,954 Points:1,017,595 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 2:22:51 PM Ignore schatzila Report Abuse Why shouldn't it be important?
Wally3023 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:2,041 Points:542,150 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:56:35 PM Ignore Wally3023 Report Abuse Fuel economy is important for e everyone
VernonOR Champion Author Oregon Posts:2,920 Points:738,845 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:53:29 PM Ignore VernonOR Report Abuse davenles, you said just what I was thinking.
badbonita Champion Author Syracuse Posts:6,233 Points:1,355,640 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:52:25 PM Ignore badbonita Report Abuse For me, the right balance would be cargo room, mpg, driving comfort and price.
K9LO Champion Author North Dakota Posts:2,690 Points:544,955 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:29:25 PM Ignore K9LO Report Abuse sell the fuel cheap and the economy will flurish
DesertRat2011 Champion Author Riverside Posts:3,623 Points:486,780 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:25:53 PM Ignore DesertRat2011 Report Abuse Need more DIESELS!
davenles Champion Author Texas Posts:3,206 Points:720,610 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:04:04 PM Ignore davenles Report Abuse That's a huge market to go after.
tankumo Veteran Author Vancouver Posts:398 Points:69,905 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 1:02:38 PM Ignore tankumo Report Abuse That's good fuel economy but I still love natural gas cars.
gbs1 Champion Author Minnesota Posts:2,006 Points:744,325 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:28:04 PM Ignore gbs1 Report Abuse I remember a few years back when you couldn't find a wagon from any manufacturer. Amazing turnaround.
StArrow68 Champion Author Oakland Posts:3,267 Points:1,362,420 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:19:13 PM Ignore StArrow68 Report Abuse Hatchback or wagon, both fill a need. As noted in the article, many boomers are traveling with 2 and dogs, our normal mode. The wagon fits that need just fine, my hatchback, Vette comes into it's own as a fun grocery getter. Enjoy what you drive. Merry Christmas!
timesaverinc Champion Author Wichita Posts:1,478 Points:295,590 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:16:28 PM Ignore timesaverinc Report Abuse I have 4 kids need SUV, especially when we take road trips
genoist Veteran Author Orlando Posts:341 Points:165,470 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 12:04:58 PM Ignore genoist Report Abuse Interesting. It makes sense to me though.
Wizrd03 Champion Author Illinois Posts:8,162 Points:1,634,285 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 11:39:13 AM Ignore Wizrd03 Report Abuse Funny how styles come & go.
dacofa Champion Author Nevada Posts:5,375 Points:1,150,610 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 11:34:11 AM Ignore dacofa Report Abuse 63 Galaxie any day.
Barfood Champion Author St. Louis Posts:3,311 Points:1,019,630 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 11:23:14 AM Ignore Barfood Report Abuse Sounds like this segment could uproot the compact SUV segment.
kag2010 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:5,264 Points:1,021,710 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 11:20:33 AM Ignore kag2010 Report Abuse Including several new hybrid..
drillintheUSA All-Star Author Rochester Posts:897 Points:184,835 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 11:16:20 AM Ignore drillintheUSA Report Abuse Station Wagons rule:) Our family motto: "never let the size of your vehicle(s) determine the size of your family!"
abacus44 Champion Author Toms River Posts:3,490 Points:749,690 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 11:16:16 AM Ignore abacus44 Report Abuse OK
outlaw329 Champion Author Austin Posts:7,621 Points:1,375,380 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 11:15:35 AM Ignore outlaw329 Report Abuse Taxrefugee is correct, if they would just listen!
SavALot Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:8,479 Points:1,713,110 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 11:12:35 AM Ignore SavALot Report Abuse Should be a main selling point always
leraar2 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:3,769 Points:788,655 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 11:12:22 AM Ignore leraar2 Report Abuse more tip-over specials.
boldrph Champion Author Topeka Posts:18,382 Points:3,452,615 Joined:Oct 2002	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 11:12:13 AM Ignore boldrph Report Abuse choices!
Wolfwings Champion Author Delaware Posts:8,745 Points:1,777,440 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 11:11:25 AM Ignore Wolfwings Report Abuse Makes sense.
icer06 Champion Author Huntsville Posts:2,433 Points:458,270 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 11:10:15 AM Ignore icer06 Report Abuse It sure would be for me.
garjul Champion Author Flint Posts:1,588 Points:650,925 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 11:09:32 AM Ignore garjul Report Abuse About time they're getting the fuel economy up.
Delight777 Sophomore Author Cleveland Posts:228 Points:358,620 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 11:09:26 AM Ignore Delight777 Report Abuse Good news.
txequitygas All-Star Author Houston Posts:803 Points:157,965 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 11:08:57 AM Ignore txequitygas Report Abuse When does a fuel cell vehicle for 5 with cargo come along?
TheeRedRam Champion Author Hartford Posts:3,173 Points:674,585 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 11:08:51 AM Ignore TheeRedRam Report Abuse Times are changing.
BBHybrid Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:6,474 Points:1,296,000 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 11:08:09 AM Ignore BBHybrid Report Abuse make fuel efficiency better
Taxrefugee Champion Author Arizona Posts:1,408 Points:388,040 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 11:07:52 AM Ignore Taxrefugee Report Abuse Hello Obama. Hello Congress. Hello greenies. Cost does matter to the end purchaser.
I10Express Champion Author San Antonio Posts:8,679 Points:1,641,920 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 11:07:51 AM Ignore I10Express Report Abuse OK but not the vehicle for me
RONALD777 Champion Author Houston Posts:2,447 Points:364,930 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 11:07:09 AM Ignore RONALD777 Report Abuse Good fuel economy is always important.
2granny Champion Author Michigan Posts:9,581 Points:1,468,075 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Dec 25, 2012 11:06:37 AM Ignore 2granny Report Abuse All depends on your needs.