Chasing recommendations for small SUVs that still have enough space for rear facing car seat and my partner to occasionally drive (6’2). Would like to spend around 30k, happy to look at a few years old.
We currently have a Hilux and Polo so neither is suitable. I want something with boot space for when Bub arrives, and it definitely needs to be narrower than the Hilux to give me room to get baby in and out at the shops, but more height than the Polo to make it easier and to feel a bit safer driving on the rural roads and alongside trucks with Bub on board.
I like the look of Mazda CX3 but worried that there won’t be enough space to have everyone fit comfortably long term. The bigger Mazda’s aren’t that much smaller than the Hilux width wise. BMW X1 seems to have really good ratings for rear facing seats but considerably more than what I was hoping to spend on the glorified shopping trolley.
My partner would shop all day long for Landcruisers but I am going to have a tough time dragging him along to look at sensible cars, so if the OzBargain team could help me narrow what I should be going to test drive and consider, that would be awesome!
First time parents, to a surprise baby, so throw it all at us cause I’m sure we haven’t considered the half of it. The good, the bad and the ugly (car wise that is! We’ve had enough parenting horror stories 😂)
This is a Mazda 2 with bigger suspension. They are tiny and not an option for your needs.
My kids are adults now so not really familiar with current offerings for rear facing seats but I would suggest look at a used Sorento or Santa Fe.
Also congrats on the bub. I'm sure you will both do great.