{"id":1347,"date":"2010-08-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2010-08-16T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.njstateauto.com\/toyota\/four-hatchbacks-that-wont-break-the-bank\/"},"modified":"2010-08-16T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2010-08-16T00:00:00","slug":"four-hatchbacks-that-wont-break-the-bank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.njstateauto.com\/blog\/four-hatchbacks-that-wont-break-the-bank\/","title":{"rendered":"Four hatchbacks that won’t break the bank"},"content":{"rendered":"

Drivers shopping for a vehicle have many options to consider in deciding on a used car. But with such a wide variety of cars for sale<\/a>, it’s difficult to choose just one.<\/p>\n

One way to narrow down a buyer’s options is to select a particular class or style that’s suitable. Many drivers, for example, won’t be caught dead in anything other than a pickup truck. Others prefer the sleek stylings of two-seaters, or the off-roading capabilities of SUVs.<\/p>\n

Hatchbacks are popular with many consumers because of their great fuel economy, low price and surprising amount of cargo and passenger space. For city dwellers, especially in Europe, these cars provide the additional benefit of being easy to maneuver and park.<\/p>\n

Top Speed recently profiled four of the most popular hatchbacks, pitting them against each other in order to determine which truly rules the road. The four competitors were the Toyota<\/a> Yaris, Nissan Versa, Ford<\/a> Fiesta and Honda<\/a> Fit.<\/p>\n

While the Toyota Yaris was the news sources’ least favorite, the reviewer did admit the car was a great deal, considering it was $2,605 cheaper than the next cheapest hatchback. Drivers could use those savings to upgrade the Yaris with something like the Power Package, which retails for $1,705. The vehicle also has plenty of safety features and was as powerful as any of the other vehicles featured. Although the reviewer didn’t like the driving dynamics, such an experience is often subjective and potential buyers should probably test the car for themselves before making a decision.<\/p>\n

Next up was the Nissan Versa. While coming in third place overall, was close to or even surpassed the other vehicles in many areas. The blog writes that Nissan must have used “some sort of engineering voodoo” in order to make the car so roomy. Four people will comfortably fit inside with plenty of leg room and head space, yet the car is no bigger than its competitors. The Versa was also praised for providing a quiet and easy ride. It lost points for power and an overall lack of style.<\/p>\n

The Ford Fiesta, in second place overall, was considered the best looking car of the bunch, with one reviewer claiming it looked “like a work of art.” Unfortunately, the sleek design sacrifices some roominess and cargo space on the inside. The Fiesta provided the best ride quality and maneuvering and was the second fastest in the 0 to 60 test. The car can also be equipped with an optional dual-clutch Powershift transmission that significantly upgrades the driving experience – for a price.<\/p>\n

While all of the other vehicles had flaws, the Honda Fit took top marks for really having none. The Fit is the classic jack-of-all-trades, good at everything but excelling in nothing. The news source found that it was suitably stylish, powerful, maneuverable and roomy, making it the top choice for a hatchback.<\/p>\n

Hatchbacks are already easier on the wallet than many vehicles. Yet by shopping the used car market, drivers can get an even better deal on a great car.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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