I'd love a real wagon, but this looks to be not enough like the Germans (of which the most useful is still the Benz) and too much like some of the Japanese attempts at 'sporty' wagons like the Altezza/IS300 thing.
The Magnum was another example of how not to do it. The high beltline left it with nearly no glass area in back; that, plus the offensively boring gray plastic they were lined with made them feel like the inside of a shipping container.
I'd love a real wagon, but this looks to be not enough like the Germans (of which the most useful is still the Benz) and too much like some of the Japanese attempts at 'sporty' wagons like the Altezza/IS300 thing.
The Magnum was another example of how not to do it. The high beltline left it with nearly no glass area in back; that, plus the offensively boring gray plastic they were lined with made them feel like the inside of a shipping container.
To me the most important aspect of the materials used in the cargo hold of a wagon is that they are DURABLE. I don't want to be messing up fancy materials when I put random stuff in the cargo area. The fancy materials used in luxo wagon cargo holds are actually something I hear complained about more than praised. Particularly by those that actually own them and use them for the added utility. I do agree the shooting break look in the rear hurts cargo volume and visibility, but it just looks so good to most of us!!
To me the most important aspect of the materials used in the cargo hold of a wagon is that they are DURABLE. I don't want to be messing up fancy materials when I put random stuff in the cargo area. The fancy materials used in luxo wagon cargo holds are actually something I hear complained about more than praised
What I want in the back of a wagon is a high-quality durable carpet over something stout. Not cheap molded plastic that shows scuffs and cracks as soon as something hits it. I tend to put heavy rubber matting in the back end anyway.
Polished wood with chrome or powder-coated metal strips between the planks would be high class and durable.
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I *suspect* it looks sweet in real life. Don't confuse the concept wagon with production. For proportions, try adjusting the picture until the front looks exactly like the sedan...
For some reason I believe you!! I think a V wagon is a near requirment if the CTS is too be a true alternative in Europe to the 5, E, and A6. Shoot the RS6 arrived most recently FIRST in wagon form. Hotted up wagons are probably more important than the sedans in Europe almost. And being an American brand Cadillac needs to offer all future products in the US once all their products are top notch. The BLS isn't top notch or it would bother me it isn't offered here.
It looks much better in real life, trust me.
It is not for everyone for sure. Body wise, it it the exact same car from the front to the C-Pillar, swing metal included. It is a replacment to the SRX as that model will soon be gone. I love the tail lamps, they run full length of the rear.
V-Model? Haven't heard.... My quess is that since they did not make a SRX in a V series they will most likely not this model....
Thanks for the pics!
Think it's time to (a) check the brokerage account and (b) check the used E63 wagons. There's some good prices out there, if I'm willing to break loose the $.
