Small wagons like the Kia Soul, MINI Cooper Countryman, Nissan Cube and Scion xB stand out as particularly funky, yet no less utilitarian, modes of transport that are well suited for blossoming young families.

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The extremely square styling of the car was the most distinguishing feature of the Scion brand when it debuted, but over the last few years a number of competitors finally have copied the idea including Nissan, with Cube, and Kia, with Soul.

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