Five Reasons to Buy a Hatchback
Sedans and SUVs are among the most popular vehicle types in the American market today. But hatchbacks are steadily gaining favor as well. So, if you’re in the market for a compact car, we tell you why you could consider a hatchback for your next car.
Space: Hatchbacks offer an amazing amount of cargo space. Some small hatchbacks even offer more room than midsize sedans. It doesn’t seem possible, but it is. When you consider that all hatchbacks have rear seats that can fold forward and add thousands of liters to the cargo volume, you realize that your little car could be a great cargo hauler.
Flexibility: Many cars today offer split-folding rear seats. But hatchbacks especially benefit from this feature. They already boast superior interior volume as compared to sedans. But when you can fold the rear seat forward, you add a ton of cargo space. But if you also have a third passenger that needs to sit at the back, then you can use the split-folding seats to only fold one part of the rear seat forward while allowing someone to sit comfortably.
Size: Hatchbacks look really compact from the outside. The fact that they have no trunk extending beyond the rear wheels helps with this image. But the space available on the inside rivals that offered by larger cars. Hatchbacks manage to have smaller footprints but retain volumes of interior space that makes them comfortable and practical. If you live in a city where every inch is at a premium, you’ll be thankful for your hatchback that can squeeze into tight parking spots.
Headroom: Hatchbacks usually feature a rather upright design. This means that a lot of them have rooflines that don’t angle down towards the rear. This translates into extra inches of headroom for passengers in the rear seat. It also means that hatchbacks can carry more cargo because it can be stacked vertically.
Visibility: This is another advantage of the upright designs – hatchbacks usually have large glasshouses with a large windshield in the front, large windows in the front door, and a big, flat rear window too. This makes for a car that’s easier to drive because it is easy to see out of.
