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1. Edmunds.com	Editors' Most Wanted Vehicles for 2007 Editors of Edmunds.com Not Dated		Edmunds.com reviews pretty much every car on the market. While reviews aren't directly comparative, editors often reference competing cars in each review, giving readers a reference point. Editors choose the most highly rated cars, including station wagons, for their annual Most Wanted list. For 2007.
2. KBB.com	Recommended Shopping List: Hatchbacks/Wagons Editors of KBB.com Not Dated		KBB.com, the online home of Kelley Blue Book, offers reviews and automotive recommendations in addition to pricing info. Instead of choosing one vehicle as the best, five top picks are listed in a variety of classes. In addition to a slot in the list, links lead to the full review for each wagon. Critical reviews are based on hands-on testing, along with analysis of features, options and other details.
3. IntelliChoice.com	Best Overall Values of the Year Editors of IntelliChoice Not Dated		For the past 21 years, IntelliChoice has been giving selected vehicles Best Overall Value of the Year awards, in terms of initial pricing as well as ownership costs. Two station wagons win the award for 2007; the Subaru Outback wins in the category of "Midsize/Large Wagon," while the Toyota Matrix wins in the "Small Wagon" category. This report doesn't include a lot of other evaluations, but since few reviewers focus on value and cost of ownership, this review is very helpful.
4. Consumer Reports >> Details/Subscribe	Wagons and Hatchback reviews Editors of Consumer Reports Not Dated		Consumer Reports road tests most new cars, including station wagons. Cars with the highest ratings are given an endorsement by editors. Consumer Reports buys cars from dealerships anonymously, performs their own road tests and does not advertise for any car companies. Because Consumer Reports is a subscription site, we can't disclose their picks. Editors include wagons and hatchbacks in the same category.

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5. Kiplinger Personal Finance >> Details/Subscribe	The Best of the 2007 Cars Mark Solheim Dec. 2006		Kiplinger magazine makes annual picks based on long-term reliability and costs, along with performance and crash-test results. Editors don't write long, detailed reviews. Writeups are short and to the point. But we appreciate the focus on practicality. Awards are given for best overall, most fuel efficient, best for safety, etc.
6. Consumer Guide.com	Consumer Guide's Best Buys and Recommendations for 2007 Editors of ConsumerGuide.com Nov. 2006		Consumer Guide is an excellent source for pricing and options information, and editors also include road test results. However, reviews are mainly summarized in numerical scores instead of a narrative review. Consumer Guide doesn't have a specific category for station wagons, yet a number of vehicles that received the best buy designation are available as wagons.

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7. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety	IIHS Crash Test Results Staff of IIHS Not Dated		The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, also known as the IIHS, is a non-profit organization focused on minimizing losses accrued by vehicular accidents, whether said losses occur in the form of injury, property damage or otherwise. Unfortunately, there is no station wagon category for crash-test results, but the Audi A4 and A6, Saab 9-3 and Subaru Legacy are all awarded with the status of Top Safety Pick by the IIHS, and all are available as wagons.
8. FuelEconomy.gov	Most and Least Fuel Efficient Vehicles Environmental Protection Agency Not Dated		FuelEconomy.gov is the place to find EPA estimates on fuel economy for any given car. In addition to simply listing the vehicles, the site also provides a single page where users can look at the most and least fuel efficient vehicles in any given class. The most fuel-efficient wagons are the Honda Fit in the small wagon category and the Ford Focus in the midsize wagon category. The least efficient wagons are the Audi S4 Avant in terms of small wagons and the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG in the mid-size wagon category.
9. ForbesAutos.com	Car Buyer's Guide: Wagons Bengt Halvorson Sept. 2006		This review gives a lot of information on the evolution of station wagons, along with what users can expect to find on the market currently. The only recommended station wagon is the Mercedes-Benz R63 AMG. Unfortunately, the $87,400 starting price of the vehicle is out of range for most buyers. This review might rank more highly is other wagons were covered.
10. CarCritic.com	New car reviews Don Vorderman As of Apr. 2007		This website approaches reviews a bit differently. Rather than providing a detailed report, each one-page write-up focuses on the most salient details, like reliability and owner satisfaction. Among wagons, the Dodge Magnum gets a high rating, although its AWD transfer case has been a problem. The Subaru Legacy and Outback are also said to be good choices. Several wagons don't get a specific mention, but the sedan versions are often reviewed here.
11. National Motorists Association/The Car Family	Vehicles that Appeal to the Feminine Side: Searching for the Perfect 10 Irene Haskvitz Not Dated		The National Motorist Association is an organization that attempts to represent the North American driving public in terms of debating traffic-based legislature and the like. In addition, their website is home to a number of automotive columns. In this one, the author looks for "feminine vehicles," which amounts to being aesthetically pleasing, easy to operate and having an organized interior. The Audi A4 and A6 are mentioned, as is the Volkswagen Passat.
12. IFCAR.net	Best-In-Class Cars Editors of IFCAR.net Not Dated		IFCAR, the Institute for Consumer Automotive Research, has delivered a guide to what they consider to be the best in class for the 2007 model year. An impressive number of wagons are mentioned, as the segment is split into four sections: compact, mid-size, entry-lux and luxury wagons. Picks are based on hands-on testing, and each wagon gets a full writeup.
13. Metroparent magazine	Best Buys in Family Cars, Part 2 Editors of Metroparent magazine Nov. 2006		Metroparent magazine asks a large handful of automotive experts to identify their top picks and indicate why. The top picks for family station wagons are the Subaru Outback, Ford Freestyle and the Dodge Magnum. It is noted in the review that many consider the Freestyle to be more of an SUV than a true station wagon. The write-up for each car includes the reasoning behind the picks.
14. The Car Family	Volkswagen Passat Wagon: The Second Best Wagon The Car Family Feb. 2007		The premise of the Car Family is that all members of a family chime in with their opinion of a vehicle, offering a more balanced review than can be given by one reviewer. Most members have generally good things to say about the Volkswagen Passat. The Subaru Legacy is still preferred overall, however (hence the title).
15. GreenerCars.com	The Best of 2007 Staff of GreenerCars.com Not Dated		GreenerCars.com is just what it sounds like: an environmentally friendly site that focuses on cars with the lowest levels of emissions, highest fuel efficiencies, etc. The site has gathered together the vehicles that have the highest "green scores" and put them on a singular page for easy browsing. The greenest small wagon is the Honda Fit, while the leader in terms of mid-size wagons is the Ford Focus.

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16. Splise	Most Popular Wagon Editors of Splise.com Not Dated		Splise.com doesn't beat around the bush: instead of offering up a wordy review, they go the minimalist route. The Splise.com's wagon list simply lists the most popular vehicles in order. It's not the most informative site on the Internet, but it is nice for a quick reference.