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Wife wants to get rid of her mini-van. It's always been too big and difficult to see out of and we fianlly have the $ to do it. But it has been harder than we thought to find the Goldilocks car. She's 5'2, I'm 6'1. Although this is her main driver, I have to fit in and be able to drive it also. She likes the versatility of a hatchback, but so many of the current designs have high, small windows, large curved C-pillars and large B-pillars. They're not like her Festiva from the 80's. We like the Imprezza but she is disappointed by the rear viability, really liked the 2014 Forester, but she was hoping for something smaller. The Mazda 3 had bad visibility. Am considering a C-Max, but the reliability has me concerned, especailly being a first year model and having the Ford Infotainment system (we're old school and value simplicity over gee-whiz) I'm also considering the Hyundai but it doesn't get the best reviews. Heck, I even suggested an older, smaller Forester-but they get worse mileage than the newer ones.
Best bang for the buck will tow/haul anything a 1/2 ton PU truck can and fit 4'x8' sheets of plywood in the back with the tailgate shut, Goes pretty much anywhere a Jeep wrangler can and holds it Re-sale value just as well a Jeep Wrangler too.
It is reliable,parts are everywhere and inexpensive and pretty much a DIY vehicle or any independent mechanic can service them and they are and built to "Old school" specs.
well the Op could opt for a COPO Ford Explorer Sport Trac and add a canopy it is the best trade off of having a Ford Ranger PU truck and a Ford Explorer SUV/CUV..
Plus they are easy to find parts for and any independent shop can work on them and the Sport model is pretty nice looking.
You may also want to check out the Subaru Baja.. I am just throwing some alternative out there OP that may not be hatchbacks but can be even more versatile and useful then a Hatch depending on your needs plus they have some neat styling cues and share platforms with other Cars/SUVs/CUVs
Try a Scion Xb.. I am 6' 1" and I fit in it comfortably....
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