6 Good Cars to Replace Your SUV
Car companies have been flooding the market with SUVs in the last few years, which is great for those who like them. But what about the people who enjoy driving cars and prefer their generally more affordable purchase price and fuel consumption?
Given the skyrocketing fuel prices, maybe it’s time to trade in your SUV for a smaller model, or even a car.
Still hesitating? Here are six car models that are likely to convince you.
Honda Civic
Honda’s compact car is a reference thanks to its combination of quality, reliability, fuel economy and driving pleasure. With the new Honda Civic’s hatchback version introduced in 2017, you’ll also enjoy a large trunk with a 728-litre volume. Not bad! And if you fold the rear seats, the cargo space almost doubles.
Subaru Impreza
Another sub-compact, but one with the advantage of being among the few offering a standard all-wheel drive, which is ideal for all sorts of road conditions. Solid and durable, the Subaru Impreza effectively replaces an SUV, especially in its five-door version. And let’s not forget about the many handy racks and accessories offered in Subaru dealerships.
Volkswagen Golf SportWagen
Before Volkswagen abandoned the regular Golf for the Taos, a smaller SUV than the Tiguan, there was a great alternative to compact SUVs: the Golf SportWagen, a car with a quality and driving dynamics that still impress. The long-roofed German car can carry up to 1,883 litres of luggage while consuming as low as 7.5 L/100 km. The Alltrack model is even more interesting with its higher ground clearance and its all-wheel drive.
Audi A4 Allroad
In need of more luxury and comfort? The A4 allroad is a wagon with familiar looks. It’s a refined vehicle for those who are looking for something more versatile than a sedan, and more exciting than an SUV. Depending on the model year, its 2.0-litre turbo generates 220 or 248 horsepower, both complemented by an even more generous torque.
Buick Regal Sportback
A Buick Regal in this list? Are you surprised? Remember that this defunct model was offered in an attractive hatchback sedan format with optional all-wheel drive. Generous in terms of passenger space, it could also boast a trunk almost as big as a Mazda CX-5’s (1,718 litres in total). Now that’s something!
Hyundai Accent
If your SUV only has front-wheel drive, is never used for towing and is mostly driven in the city, why not replace it with a smaller and more frugal car that’s also as tough as nails? A hatchback Hyundai Accent is the option recommended here, with its 616-litre trunk. It’s more than in the new Venue and its average fuel consumption is lower by 1 L/100 km too.
