But don't get too excited – its only rivals were the ageing Volvo V60 Cross Country, the expensive and limited volume V90 Cross Cross Country and the 'order upon request' Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate. You may also be surprised to hear that in 2017, the top-selling station wagon in South Africa was… the Subaru Outback. It also continues to do well in the .za Ownership Satisfaction survey ( complete it here), where it is highly rated for sales, service and general product excellence. Note 213mm ground clearance.īefore we get to the new bits, some background… Subaru had an impressive 2017, it registered solid sales growth, and launched a number of new products in the SA market. Undeniably the more 'prestigious' offering, it lags the Subaru in most respects including, notably, interior spaciousness, standard specification and power.Ĭompare the Subaru with its Volvo V60 Cross Country and Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate rivals Facts & FiguresĮngine: 3.6-litre, flat 6-cylinder petrolĮxterior revisions are subtle and this is a new colour. The C200 Estate, equipped with sporty Avantgarde kit, comes closest on price. By special order: If you really still want a traditional station wagon, Mercedes-Benz will import one for you.

What's an V60 Cross Country like to live with? Find out here. It struggles to match the larger, more modern and more refined Subaru in most respects, but is arguably the 'prettier' car, if that matters.

Ageing Swede: There really aren't many station wagons left on the South African market, and this Volvo is in fact the only direct competitor.

We don’t like: Confused navigation system, city fuel thirst, likely depreciation Alternatives:

We like: Excellent build quality, spaciousness, comfort and refinement, ride quality, performance, open-road economy, safety Does it matter? Should you care? We think you should… Subaru is sticking to its station-wagon guns by launching a refreshed Outback into the SUV-obsessed South African market.

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