Peugeot 308 SW wagon looks about as good as its big 508 sibling — autoblog.com

Crossovers represent a significant percentage of Peugeot's annual sales (and, well, a lot of automakers' sales), but the Paris-based firm is not leaving the station wagon segment behind. It unveiled the long-roof version of the third-generation 308, a Volkswagen Golf-sized hatchback sold primarily in Europe, and it packed the model with tech and style to give it a fighting chance. Like the hatchback, the 308 SW (which, you guessed it, stands for "station wagon") proudly wears Peugeot's new design language. It's defined by sharper lines, a bigger grille with 3D-like inserts, and a generally more upscale appearance, though keep in mind the variant shown in press shots certainly isn't a base model. Designers aimed their dart at the middle of the form and function Venn diagram by giving the roof line a slight rake while positioning the hatch almost upright. Peugeot notes the SW offers 21.4 cubic feet of cargo space with five passengers on board and an SUV-rivaling 57.7 cubes with the rear bench folded flat. Don't look for a third-row seat, however.

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