Hatchback car suggestions?

Feb 11th, 2021 11:47 am

#1

bimbamboum [OP]: Sr. Member; Jan 2, 2015; 701 posts; 816 upvotes; Montréal area

Feb 11th, 2021 11:47 am

Hi!

I have a Nissan Versa SL 2009 that I would like to change. I'm looking for car manufactured 2 or 3 years ago that check the requirements below, would you have suggestions?

- Hatchback car (I love the size and configuration of my Nissan Versa)
- Android Auto
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel (if possible)
- A WORKING and FAST heater (I don't have hot vent until I drive like 5-10 min... with my Nissa Versa)

I'm looking for an ads or anything like that, just some models that you might know and you think check this list

Thanks a lot!

Feb 11th, 2021 11:48 am

#2

Guest29993483: Sr. Member; Mar 1, 2020; 844 posts; 237 upvotes; GTA West

Feb 11th, 2021 11:48 am

Subaru Impreza?

Feb 11th, 2021 12:14 pm

#3

mxthor3: Deal Addict; Oct 1, 2015; 3386 posts; 5020 upvotes; Barrie, ON

Feb 11th, 2021 12:14 pm

VW Golf. Although I'm fairly certain no heated steering wheel.

+7

Feb 11th, 2021 12:58 pm

#4

Badman: Deal Fanatic; Aug 4, 2005; 8397 posts; 1149 upvotes; Brampton

Feb 11th, 2021 12:58 pm

I would choose a vw golf as well. However no heated steering wheel on any year.

Would be able to find some good deals on 2-3 year old models tho.

2016-2018 would be my pick with the 1.8L motor. Tho the 1.4 does provide better fuel economy.

+2

Feb 11th, 2021 1:11 pm

#5

StatsGuy: Deal Fanatic; Dec 20, 2018; 8799 posts; 8392 upvotes

Feb 11th, 2021 1:11 pm

secretliar wrote: ↑ Hi!

I have a Nissan Versa SL 2009 that I would like to change. I'm looking for car manufactured 2 or 3 years ago that check the requirements below, would you have suggestions?

- Hatchback car (I love the size and configuration of my Nissan Versa)
- Android Auto
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel (if possible)
- A WORKING and FAST heater (I don't have hot vent until I drive like 5-10 min... with my Nissa Versa)

I'm looking for an ads or anything like that, just some models that you might know and you think check this list

Thanks a lot!

2018 mazda3 hatch preferably in GT trim with the 2.5L. Has heated steering, AA/CP etc, all the current safety features except dynamic cruise control) and everything on your list .

Also way more reliable and cheaper maintenance than most cars especially any used VW . Avoid VW unless leasing, they're even worse than Audi/BMW. This coming from a current BMW (M4) and Audi (TT-RS) owner and former vw owner (2x GTI)

Feb 11th, 2021 1:16 pm

#6

peteryorkuca: Deal Fanatic; Jul 26, 2007; 7169 posts; 4818 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 11th, 2021 1:16 pm

Corolla Hatchback. Why isn't everyone not suggesting rfd car? It even comes with dual port direct injectors.

+7

Feb 11th, 2021 1:37 pm

#7

Hindenburg1: Deal Addict; Mar 17, 2016; 1731 posts; 1776 upvotes

Feb 11th, 2021 1:37 pm

Kia Soul is probably the only one that has all of those

+1

Feb 11th, 2021 1:42 pm

#8

Anikiri: Deal Guru; May 1, 2012; 10516 posts; 11349 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 11th, 2021 1:42 pm

Golf, if you like functionality and driving dynamics.

Feb 11th, 2021 2:23 pm

#9

Swerny: Deal Expert; Oct 5, 2008; 17642 posts; 13376 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 11th, 2021 2:23 pm

secretliar wrote: ↑ Hi!

I have a Nissan Versa SL 2009 that I would like to change. I'm looking for car manufactured 2 or 3 years ago that check the requirements below, would you have suggestions?

- Hatchback car (I love the size and configuration of my Nissan Versa)
- Android Auto
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel (if possible)
- A WORKING and FAST heater (I don't have hot vent until I drive like 5-10 min... with my Nissa Versa)

I'm looking for an ads or anything like that, just some models that you might know and you think check this list

Thanks a lot!

No budget?

Ferrari GTC4Lusso

https://www.caranddriver.com/ferrari/gtc4lusso

+3

Feb 11th, 2021 2:28 pm

#10

ellesdad: Sr. Member; Dec 10, 2007; 772 posts; 634 upvotes; Arviat

Feb 11th, 2021 2:28 pm

Golf. Golf. Golf!

Base model comes standard with AA/Carplay, heated seats, heated side mirrors, and back-up camera.

As another poster noted, 2016-18 is the sweet spot MY as it has the 1.8T engine and the 6" infotainment display (2015 has 5" and no usb connectivity)

Buy nice or buy twice.

Feb 11th, 2021 2:29 pm

#11

Kingsmen17: Sr. Member; Aug 6, 2017; 971 posts; 1705 upvotes

Feb 11th, 2021 2:29 pm

VW Golf

Feb 11th, 2021 3:11 pm

#12

Hindenburg1: Deal Addict; Mar 17, 2016; 1731 posts; 1776 upvotes

Feb 11th, 2021 3:11 pm

Swerny wrote: ↑ No budget?

Ferrari GTC4Lusso

https://www.caranddriver.com/ferrari/gtc4lusso

Does it have a heated steering wheel and Android auto?

Feb 11th, 2021 4:32 pm

#13

mxthor3: Deal Addict; Oct 1, 2015; 3386 posts; 5020 upvotes; Barrie, ON

Feb 11th, 2021 4:32 pm

Badman wrote: ↑ I would choose a vw golf as well. However no heated steering wheel on any year.

Would be able to find some good deals on 2-3 year old models tho.

2016-2018 would be my pick with the 1.8L motor. Tho the 1.4 does provide better fuel economy.

You can swap the Tiguan steering wheel if a heated steering wheel is a deal breaker.

Feb 11th, 2021 4:32 pm

#14

AlicW93740: Sr. Member; Sep 25, 2018; 956 posts; 1954 upvotes

Feb 11th, 2021 4:32 pm

Corolla Hatchback has Android auto starting 2019. It also has heated front seat and optional heated steering wheel (SE upgrade I think).

However given it's age, it will be really hard for you to find a reasonably priced one with low mileage. I was in the market for one, and the market was flooded with fleet vehicles. There were very few used ones that were for personal use. You'll need to pay a lot for it too.

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Feb 11th, 2021 4:39 pm

#15

bimbamboum [OP]: Sr. Member; Jan 2, 2015; 701 posts; 816 upvotes; Montréal area

Feb 11th, 2021 4:39 pm

Oh wow thanks for all your input.

I'll think about some of the options. Of course, there's a budget. My goal is to buy the cheapest that check my list (and other usual item that I didn't write).
I'm not a car lover, but I want some comfort, that's all, I'll probably keep this car like 6-8 years.

I have a preference for asian car brands for reliability but I could go with something else if another brand is also reliable here.

Feb 11th, 2021 6:08 pm

#16

luigino30: Jr. Member; Oct 30, 2007; 193 posts; 168 upvotes; Vaughan

Feb 11th, 2021 6:08 pm

secretliar wrote: ↑Oh wow thanks for all your input.

I'll think about some of the options. Of course, there's a budget. My goal is to buy the cheapest that check my list (and other usual item that I didn't write).
I'm not a car lover, but I want some comfort, that's all, I'll probably keep this car like 6-8 years.

I have a preference for asian car brands for reliability but I could go with something else if another brand is also reliable here.

You could consider one of these https://www.autotrader.ca/a/hyundai/ela ... 9&sprx=100
If you get a higher model it will have heated steering wheel. It will not drive the same as a golf. But maybe that won’t matter to you.

Feb 12th, 2021 12:31 am

#17

tehwegz: Deal Addict; Apr 5, 2017; 1485 posts; 1337 upvotes; Edmonton, AB

Feb 12th, 2021 12:31 am

Golf wagon is another option. Much more space. Wagons will hold better value especially since they have a cult following of stationwagon lovers. This is also the last of the cheap ones you can buy here and last of the stick shift ones.

Wagons > Hatchbacks

It's too bad not enough buy them, they are going away in North American market.