subject: Hatchbacks Are An Impressive Family Choice Car [print this page] Hatchbacks are being purchased more often as family cars. The smaller vehicles get more kilometres per litre, saving families a great deal of money. Families enjoy spending less on petrol while owning an environmentally friendly vehicle. Families that travel many miles annually due to job-related reasons or lengthy commutes for sports or recreation cannot afford SUVs that make monthly petrol bills astronomical.
Petrol savings is not the only savings. Hatchback cars tend to be less in cost than sedan cars with similar features. Compared to larger vehicles maintenance is needed less often and items replaced such as tires and mufflers are cheaper. Savings on replacements parts and routine maintenance is important to a budget-conscious family.
The friendly pricing and compact size do not equate to a hatchback lacking in safety features. Most hatchback cars have increased stability and traction control, anti-lock disk brakes and passenger airbags. Luxury options are available on select makes, increasing the price, but also not increasing it to an unaffordable level. Boasting ample legroom, hatchback cars come in two and four door options. The hatch makes the weight of hatchbacks close to their sedan counterparts which is a consideration for those who do a lot of snowy winter driving.
The cargo space of a hatchback is surprisingly ample even with the back seats upright, in use. With creative packing, a family comfortably travels out of town with all of their necessities secured in the back. The cargo space with the rear-opening hatch transports a larger amount of items. Hauling groceries and other items are transported with ease in a hatchback with more space to haul more than in an average sedan. With rear sets folded down, large items are transported with ease.
A hatchback sits low to the ground and children find it easier to get in the car unassisted than they do with minivans and SUVs. A hatchback's lower centre of gravity increases its maneuverability and ability to avoid collisions, as do their compact size and shorter braking distances.
Families residing in an urban area appreciate the compact nature of a hatchback. It makes securing a parking spot easier and has great maneuverability on tight, busy city streets. Families that have a garage also like that less space are needed for a small hatchback when two vehicles may be stored in the garage.
The small, sleek design of most of the hatchbacks on the market today makes for an easy-to-drive vehicle. Families with teenage children on the cusp of learning to drive are drawn to how ideal hatchback cars are for young drivers.
Large vehicles are rough on budgets and the environment and it is exciting to see practical families eager to employ hatchbacks as the family car more often in recent years.
by: Ted Brumby
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