SUV vs Hatchback. Which is best? Both come with incredible advantages for their owners and it’s a question that is based on your unique lifestyle and needs. It’s also a question of what model best suits your individuality and one you need to answer… and we’re here to help you do just that!
SUV vs Hatchback Pros And Cons
So, what is the difference between an SUV and a Hatchback?
An SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) is — in general — a fairly large car (and oftentimes a four-wheel-drive), designed to be ready for comfort across all different types of terrain. Its height gives its drivers a great vantage point of the road and surroundings, with better visibility than most cars. Packing the family and/or friends in is no problem either, with most SUVs comfortably seating between five and seven passengers.
A hatchback is closer in size to a sedan than it is to an SUV, but with a boot located directly behind the rear passenger seats, albeit still in the main body of the car. Their appeal comes in the ease with which luggage and cargo can be packed for trips or excursions, but — not being quite the size of SUVs — they typically seat between four and five passengers, comfortably.
As a mom, we know that life’s not simple for you, a clutch with a compact mirror, lipstick and a pack of tissues. If you’re living that 1950s dream, we know of millions of women who’d like to know how you do it?! For everything else… there’s Subaru.
The SUV vs Hatchback debate is like asking how long a piece of string is, because, as we’ve said: you have your own unique lifestyle and needs!
SUV vs Hatchbacks: Which Ones Are Best For Moms/Parents
Which is better SUVs or hatchbacks?
The difference between SUV and Hatchback cars within the Subaru context is great food for thought (simply because we’ve got the best of both and know that this makes the decision a hard one to make).
Let’s take a look at the three on offer from your favourite Confidence in Motion carmaker brand!
Subaru Outback
One of the first SUVs for moms that comes to mind is the Subaru Outback. With its sleek interior and technologically-advanced capabilities, this is a top-class town car with rugged off-road readiness that is the most advanced, most capable and safest car in the brand’s history. It is specifically designed to help you nurture your adventurous spirit (even if that adventure is just getting your kids to school and yourself to work on time).
The Subaru Outback currently starts at R713 000*
Subaru Forester
Ah! The Subaru Forester, with its Boxer® 4-cylinder engine and Symmetrical all-wheel-drive (SAWD) capabilities, you and your family are all good to go where both daily life and adventure are concerned. This is a class-defining SUV for all seasons with both practicality and sporty aesthetics that delivers maximum traction in any weather or road conditions.
The Subaru Forester currently starts at R496 000*
Subaru XV
This list wouldn’t be complete without the Subaru XV. With superior handling in all-weather capabilities, this is one of the leading crossover cars available on the market with a lot of capability that packs plenty of space along with plenty of high-tech features; more than enough reasons for why this model earned itself the Wards Top 10 Best Interiors Award for quality finishes and user experience.
The Subaru XV currently starts at R454 000*
The SUV vs Hatchback debate is a worthy one with an answer that is specific to each mom, dad, and family out there based on what your unique family’s needs are. The best place to start is to find your nearest dealership and get behind the wheel for a test drive. Here you can scout out seating comfort, boot space, and explore the unmatched experience of being behind the wheel of a Subaru.
If you would like to know more about any- and everything that a Subaru can do for you, call us on +27 11 608 0116 or email info@subaru.co.za and a skilled member of our team will be happy to assist you.
*These prices were correct at the time of this article’s publishing in 2022. Please confirm prices on our site for price updates should you be interested.
