Which hatchback/suv vehicle to choose?
I drive a 2011 Kia optima LX with a manual transmission
I want a car that…
- has a hatch instead of a regular sedan trunk
-Seats fold completely down to fit skis, mtn and road bikes, lumber, fishing gear, and my 90lb dog.
-I live in Michigan so we get terrible winters, but there are no hills and I've done amazing in a compact sedans with fwd only, I'm guessing an SUV with fwd will be the same as a sedan with fwd?
-good mpg, I get 23 city, and 35 highway in my current car.
and something that likes to get a little dirty in some shallow mud and dirt roads.
The cars i'm considering in my price range around 13,000
2012 Ford Focus hatch
2009-2010 Jeep Patriot
2007-2009 Ford Escape
2011 Dodge Journey
and any other suggestions you have
Added (1). Subarus are out of my price range, they have too many miles for 13k
How about the ONLY car manufacturer that puts 4WD on All of its vehicles? Subaru! They have been doing 4WD for over 30 years.
You can disengage it for only FWD if needed, like most vehicles.
I'd say a 2008 Subaru Forester. It is durable, reliable, AWD, etc. Much more you'll love about it! Even though American cars are fine.
2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2012 Ford Focus hatch
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