Practical Magic: So you want a toy that can carry your other toys? Merc and Audi each have a V8 monster-wagon for you. But which is the best?

摘要

Depending on your point of view, the fast station wagon is either automotive perfection, or as pointless as ordering a Diet Coke at McDonalds. Its detractors will argue there's no point giving a family car head-banging performance, as you'll simply end up with a spouse that wants a divorce, children floating in a sea of vomit and a dog that looks like it's been three rounds in a tumble dryer. For those on the other side of the ledger, fast wagons provide hope. They prove petrolheads needn't be punished for procreation, that needing space for prams and baby seats doesn't mean spending the rest of your driving days in a beige people mover. Fast wagons allow you to not only have your cake and eat it too, but hit 100km/h in less than five seconds while doing so. No prizes for guessing which viewpoint we subscribe to - fast wagons bloody rock.