by Alimat Aliyeva
Station wagons are experiencing a resurgence in China. For
years, they were largely pushed out of the market by crossovers,
which offered a higher driving position—convenient for navigating
busy city streets, and greater ground clearance, providing more
versatility for owners. However, this trend is beginning to shift,
AzerNEWS reports.
The change has been driven by the rise of new energy vehicles,
including hybrids and electric cars. Buyers of these vehicles are
showing renewed interest in station wagons due to their lower
aerodynamic drag, which improves energy efficiency.
This design advantage allows station wagons to achieve better
energy consumption and, in turn, a longer driving range. In
response, many automakers have quickly introduced their own
versions of these “sheds,” as station wagons are sometimes
affectionately called in the automotive community.
Popular models now include the Zeekr 001, Zeekr 7 GT, Nio ET5
Touring, Stelato S9T, and Avatr 06T. Soon, the Lynk & Co 7 GT will
join this growing lineup of five-door vehicles.
Interestingly, some industry experts predict that the
combination of electric powertrains and station wagon aerodynamics
could make these cars particularly popular among tech-savvy
families and long-distance commuters, blending efficiency, style,
and practicality in one package.
