Starting to think about what will replace the TourX

[wi_badger]

I have a 2018 red needle with about 85,000 miles. Its has been maintained, lots of rock chips, some door dings and scratches. Normal for a car thaf has been used as a family and cargo hauler. Have a 15 year old who will turn 16 and be driving in less than a year. No decisions made yet but it may be that the TourX just becomes the 3rd car for kids to use as needed which means I need a new daily.

My daily commute to work is 35 to 40 miles round trip. Can be highway or city streets depending on traffic. Prefer to have all wheel drive due to winter weather here in Wisconsin. MPG is a consideration but not a deciding factor. I basically want a modern TourX replacement...balance of ride comfort, handling/performance, economy, rear passenger room, cargo space, and price.

A new A6 or E Class wagon is more than I care to spend. Most SUVs seem to lose the performance or economy factor.

What is everyone looking at as a TourX replacement? Been thinking about a used VW Arteon, Audi A5/S5, MDX Type-S but all lack something.

 

[bollox74]

not really a lateral choice out there - I do still like the aging Mazda 3 hatch, you can get a stick and a turbo and still have gauges. The upcoming Kia K4 Hatch looks ok ?, still a bit sad-trombone performance wise. Audi A6 Allroad is about the same as the Mercedes 450 wagon if you can swing it.

I'll probably get the Honda Civic Hatch Hybrid because cheap+efficent+hatch

 

[markanthem]

Crown Signia is the only thing close to what the TourX was

 

[jclin4]

Maybe consider Volvo V60 or V90.

 

[saab93driver]

Maybe consider Volvo V60 or V90.

They are both really nice looking cars. I drove a new 2024 V60CC when I was looking before I bought my CT5V. Really beautiful interior, seats, materials, ventilated seats and HUD if you want, everything on the inside blows the Buick away but then it should for the price. Decent power, you can get a factory tune which ups the power, but latest versions have an overly complicated mild hybrid system that seems overkill for little advantage and looks like it could be problematic in the long term. Seems like a car you'd want to keep as long as there is a warranty on it.

 

[saab93driver]

Crown Signia is the only thing close to what the TourX was

IMO worth considering. I test drove one of those as well about 8 months ago. In person from outside it definitely straddles the wagon SUV/CUV line, when you get close the SUV proportions are more prominent than wagon, if it were lowered a little it would be more wagon like. I thought it could use more power and was hoping they would put the hybrid Max in it like the Crown sedan but doesn't seem likely. The interior and attention to small details is really a step above, more Lexus than Toyota. The FB Crown Signia user page is very active, most people seem to be proud of owning it and happy with the car. I still kind of want one....

 

[MelsRegal]

They are both really nice looking cars. I drove a new 2024 V60CC when I was looking before I bought my CT5V. Really beautiful interior, seats, materials, ventilated seats and HUD if you want, everything on the inside blows the Buick away but then it should for the price. Decent power, you can get a factory tune which ups the power, but latest versions have an overly complicated mild hybrid system that seems overkill for little advantage and looks like it could be problematic in the long term. Seems like a car you'd want to keep as long as there is a warranty on it.

I just replaced a 2017 Regal GS with a custom order of a CT5 Sport 4WD. Unlike the V it uses the 2.0 Turbo. Seems to have all the features you mention but unclear on what you mean by a hybrid system?

 

[saab93driver]

I just replaced a 2017 Regal GS with a custom order of a CT5 Sport 4WD. Unlike the V it uses the 2.0 Turbo. Seems to have all the features you mention but unclear on what you mean by a hybrid system?

I was responding about the Volvo V60 and 90 which jclin4 suggested as a TourX replacement. They are are mild hybrid drivetrains and can be had with said featuers. I looked at / considered buying a Volvo V60 but ended up ordering my CT5V instead.

 

[D2R]

On this side of the pond, we simply do not have another wagon in the price range any more.
Everything out there are "crossover" that I have absolutely zero interest in.
Would rather drive a minivan than a damn crossover/SUV.