The stunning new Volvo V60 proves Sweden still knows station wagons

John Scott Lewinski

With most automakers mourning the station wagon in the face of the crossover onslaught, relegating the loyal estate car to some dusty corner of museums celebrating disco and pet rocks, Volvo keeps the dream of carrying around a husband, wife, and 2.5 kids in style with the 2019 V60 Sportwagon.

Though Sweden's top car builder always had a wagon or two in its line, the V60 is a fairly new player for the 90-year-old company. Debuting in 2011 and refreshed three years later, the attempt to make a wagon with stronger performance and luxury elements did well enough for Volvo over the last seven years that it earned a redesign.

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