10 Forgotten Indian Station Wagons: Tata Estate to Maruti Baleno Altura

By Aquib Nawab Car Models

1. Fiat Padmini Safari

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2. Hindustan Ambassador Estate

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3. Maruti Suzuki Altura

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4. Skoda Octavia Combi

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5. Tata Indigo Marina

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6. Tata Estate

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7. Fiat Weekend

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8. Fiat Palio Adventure

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9. Opel Corsa Swing

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10. Rover Montego

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