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Just when you thought station wagons had all but disappeared, they have found a way to stay relevant: by mimicking crossovers. The Volkswagen Golf Alltrack is Volkswagen’s response to the Subaru Outback. Although late to the quasi-SUV party, it has brought the right ingredients: raised ground clearance, standard all-wheel drive, and black-plastic cladding around the wheel openings and on the lower body for a more rugged, off-roady image. In this case, the protégé is more accomplished than the master; the Alltrack is more pleasant to drive than the Subaru Outback, largely on the merits of the strong foundation it shares with the entire 10Best Cars–winning Golf family. READ MORE ››
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