But there is one place where the wagon thrives: Europe.
Eurowagons aren't the hulking American Buicks that many of us remember from summer roadtrips. Rather, they're high-performance 5-doors, often with luxury appointments.
Just take a look at Audi's new RS6 Avant Performance edition. This Audi isn't just a stylish cargo and person hauler - it's also a veritable road-going speed demon.
Have a closer look!