large hatchback or small estate for under £4k

[smallzoo]

Hi

Quite sudden change in circumstances mean I need to find a 2nd car that will fit 2 medium dogs in the boot with comfort and 4 people for ideally under £4k

Must be petrol, would prefer 1.6 to 2.0l engine. Auto is fine

Now the interesting part ..... I am going to share this with my kids ( 25 and 19 ). Thats why I was looking at a large hatchback or small estate ie one they can feel comfortable driving/parking etc

.And of course for them to be seen dead in it it must be at least modern looking. I'd drive a 940 Volvo but I really can't expect them to drive up to their friends in a tank ..haha

Any suggestions would be great without the obvious digs of why I am putting my kids opinions in the equation

Thanks a lot

[anonymous-user]

I would suggest a Volvo 940, they may object initially but it will be an attractive proposition when it cold and wet.

[paradigital]

Would something like a Seat Ibiza ST be too small?

Decent enough looking for your kids I'd imagine, modern enough to have decent creature comforts, but the boot might be a bit small, possibly.

[A500leroy]

Octavia vrs

[The spinner of plates]

Merc C Class

E class if you have big dags

[smallzoo]

Thanks so far for all the great suggestions..

Volvo , with obvious great respect, kids of this age want to drive a nice looking car ..

Ibizia ST.. nice car but boot too small for 2 medium dogs

Merc E Class - great cars..had one once..but way to big for my kids

[ZX10R NIN]

2.5T Titanium X

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202008172...

2.3 might be more insurance friendly

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202008172...

2.5 Mazda6 Sport these sometimes workout cheaper to insure

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009113...

2.0T Insignia Elite

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202007291...

Renault Laguna Initiale

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009284...

Dynamique

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009133...

Megane Dynamique 180 Estate

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202008262...

308 SW Active

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010024...

[smallzoo]

Thanks for that great long list

Now an apology by large hatchback I mean a hatchback with a big boot not a big car for the same reasons I don't want a large estate

Sorry again... Hopefully that will help with some advice

[ZX10R NIN]

I think the last two are what you're looking for.

[smallzoo]

I am closing this topic and yet another thing has changed.. my wife boss because of covid has said she has have the cars in her focus company car... so I will be looking for something total different

thanks for the replies