In English, station wagons are commonly referred to as 'wagon', and can also be known as 'Avant', 'Touring', or 'Estate'. Most station wagons are based on sedans, with the sedan's trunk extended upwards to be level with the roofline, thereby increasing luggage space. The advantage of a station wagon is that it combines the comfort of a sedan with ample luggage space.
Station wagons are a derivative of sedans, born from the trend of people seeking nature and travel. Compared to SUVs and MPVs, station wagons have lower purchase prices and running costs, are more agile, easier to drive and park, and thus play an important role in the lives of people in economically developed countries (especially in Europe). With the improvement of domestic consumers' material living standards, driving a station wagon with family for long trips during holidays has become a new fashion for urban car owners. Station wagons can not only travel long distances but also offer ample space to carry sufficient travel gear. At the same time, the huge trunk space is also very practical in daily city life. Early station wagons in China included the 'Travel Edition', and the Guangzhou 505SW also made an appearance.
