What kind of things can you put in a hatchback?

What kind of things can you put in a hatchback?

From hauling bulky items like portable air conditioners to a vintage cedar chest, to the everyday things like groceries, I relished the extra cargo capacity of the hatch. For a period, I was using it so much that I just left the rear seats folded in preparation for transporting larger items.

How many miles does the Mazda3 hatchback have?

Our time with the Mazda3 long-term test vehicle has come to an end. After 12 months with this new-gen Mazda3 – and its first all-wheel-drive derivative – we saw 6,105 miles on the odometer. That number is far lower than what we usually would have had, but as with everything else, the pandemic turned things on its head.

Is there cross traffic detection on Mazda hatchback?

Yes, the rear cross-traffic detection that’s built into the blind-spot monitoring system can warn you of an approaching vehicle, but it’s better to stave off even that.

When did the hatchback go out of style?

Some blame the ascension of the SUV; others simply shake their heads and say, “AMC Gremlin.” Whatever the case, the hatchback began a long swoon in early ’80s, according to Ward’s Auto, shrinking from 40 percent of new-car production in 1982 to well under 10 percent by the turn of the millennium.

Are there any new hatchbacks on the market?

Right on cue, automakers have rolled out a wide variety of hatchbacks over the past few years, paying particular attention to style in order to ease the transition from cool-looking utility vehicles. Add it all up and you’ve got a perfect sales storm: once considered as dead as the mullet, hatchbacks could approach 20% of sales for 2012.

Which is the first subcompact hatchback car?

So many notable hatchbacks have arrived lately that it’s easy to forget the original subcompact trendsetter: the Ford Fiesta, which debuted waaaaaay back in 2011. Sure, larger cars like the Mazda3 (see below) have been making hatches cool since the early ’00s, but the Fiesta was the first to pair subcompact affordability with genuine desirability.

Which is the hottest hatchback in the market?

Similar under the skin to the redesigned Hyundai Accent, the new 2012 Rio hatchback gets the nod here because it’s just hotter than the Hyundai, especially with the SX model’s striking 17-inch wheels. Interior quality varies by trim level, but the higher trims are arguably class-leading.