Whether you’ve just got your license and your parents are buying you your first car, or you’ve just started working and have saved enough to make a down payment for your first car, we think you should buy a hatchback. We’ll tell you why:
Price
Hatchbacks are very reasonably priced. The less you can spend to get a safe, reliable, good car, the better it is for you. If you look up the ten best cars for new drivers based on price, you’ll find that most of the list consists of hatchbacks.
Insurance
Hatchbacks are cheaper to insure than sedans. Even if the insurance rate is based on risk-profile-dependent premiums, they’re cheaper. Insurance companies also consider hatchbacks to be sensible purchases because they have smaller engines, and their spares cost less as well. So even insurers think hatchbacks are the smart choice to make.
Fuel
Their engines are small and efficient, and their bodies are light. Hatchbacks are money-saving machines. So if they’re your first car, you’re going to be really happy with how little they cost to refuel every time you drive into the gas station.
Space
Hatchbacks may be small, but some have interior space that can compare to small sedans. They also have rear seats that can be folded forward to almost double the cargo size easily. So it’s very likely that whatever you need to transport, you can do it with your hatchback.
Maintenance
This is a very important point. Cars cost money throughout their lifespan. That’s why you should buy a car that’s reliable, easy to maintain, and one with cheap spare parts. A hatchback meets all the criteria. They have the lowest running costs, affordable servicing, value retention, high durability, and thieves aren’t interested in them either.
City Driving
Hatchbacks are small, have a tight turning radius, and are very easy to maneuver in tight space. Their light bodies also make them quite zesty to drive. So they’re a lot of fun on the road. Their size also makes them perfect for urban environments. These days hatches are packed with the latest infotainment tech, so you will still have a great experience inside the car.
All that’s left now is to book a few test drives and go have a great time.
