Best car for a young family with a baby

Posted by: annacathryn

13th Jan 2014 03:38pm

My husband and I are expecting a baby and are looking to buy a new car but we disagree on what is important. I want something practical like a station wagon, but he wants something a bit more sporty. What are the most important things to look for in a car for a young family? Has anyone had the same disagreements and if so, how did you resolve them?

jaguar

21st Jan 2014 06:59pm

G'day Anna,
4 doors is way better for getting kids in and out of back. About only 'comfortable' one down near cheap end that has 4 doors with enough leg room for an average non Asian adult to sit comfortable behind another similar size adult in front seat, a full height rear interior that has a lot of space and also was best/safest awarded car for several years is the Hyundai i30 station wagon. We sat in/test drove all the competition short of 50% higher cost before buying to suit new grand daughter and are very satisfied 4 years down the track. It is not a slouch off the mark but do not challenge the likes of the WRX and similar which will smoke everything else (and lack enough interior space of course :-) ).
Cheers.

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