This time, in week seven of our 12-week series, you can help determine the winner in the Station Wagon category. To help you in making your choice, we've put together capsule reviews of the five finalists in the popular Station Wagon group. With gas prices skyrocketing, the humble wagon is becoming more of a sought after item. Offering the comfort of the typical sedan, some wagons verge on the carrying capacity of sport-utes.
Sizes range from compact up to intermediate with a variety of possible drivetrains.
The Legacy has often made our short list, but now that it runs with a 2.5 litre engine instead of a 2.2 there is more reason for it to be here. Like all Subarus, the Legacy features an all-wheel drive system which gives it superior handling in foul weather by virtue of power going to all four wheels. The bigger engine gives it better go power, but we feel it could still use a little more when the cargo area is filled. The GT trim level brings with it a whole host of standard features, although a few options remain. Although relatively small, the flexible cargo area of the Cruiser has earned it a space in this category.