station wagon

A station wagon is a type of automobile characterized by a passenger compartment that extends to the rear of the vehicle, lacking a traditional trunk. It features fold-down rear seats to create space for cargo and a tailgate or liftgate. The term originated from horse-drawn carriages used to transport passengers to and from train stations in the 19th century, with the name carrying over to cars designed for carrying luggage and traveling long distances. Early station wagons sometimes featured wooden body designs, a style that became iconic. In Great Britain, they are known as estate cars or estate wagons.12