Best small car crossover poll?

[Thales of Miletus]

What are the opinions on the new cars available?

I am looking for something for a smaller woman in her 60s.

See attached poll, and you can vote for more than one.

[AE92_TreunoSC]

Honestly a japanese or korean with rear visibility she can live with. Most older women dont even care what it looks like, they dont want to be terrified during lane changes or parking.

That takes the juke off right away. It's not a good car anyway.

I'd put my vote for Fit or Yaris 5 door. More space in a tiny car.

[Thales of Miletus]

Originally posted by AE92_TreunoSC
Honestly a japanese or korean with rear visibility she can live with. Most older women dont even care what it looks like, they dont want to be terrified during lane changes or parking.

That takes the juke off right away. It's not a good car anyway.

I'd put my vote for Fit or Yaris 5 door. More space in a tiny car.

Thanks for the input. I have been leaning toward the Fit. It seems to have a very nice interior with lots of gadgets.

The new Trackster concept car from Kia looks interesting, but it isn't really a ladies car.

[VTEXTC]

Don't forget the new Honda HRV coming soon....

[CanmoreOrLess]

As people get older, these lower seated cars are a pain in the ass to get in and out of. So for that reason, the CR-V would be my choice, the better vehicle would be a Subaru Forester as Subaru actually addresses the needs of those in this age bracket. Subaru has higher seats and built in hand guides on the doors, simple electronic controls, AWD and good ground clearance is always a bonus. A lower vehicle like a Fit can be a bit too low on secondary Calgary streets.

http://www.cars101.com/forester.html

[Darkane]

New crv. Drivetrain updated. Good power and wicked fuel economy.

[Thales of Miletus]

Originally posted by CanmoreOrLess
As people get older, these lower seated cars are a pain in the ass to get in and out of. So for that reason, the CR-V would be my choice, the better vehicle would be a Subaru Forester as Subaru actually addresses the needs of those in this age bracket. Subaru has higher seats and built in hand guides on the doors, simple electronic controls, etc. AWD and good ground clearance is always a bonus for seniors, as well, a lower vehicle like a Fit can be a snow plow on secondary Calgary streets.

http://www.cars101.com/forester.html

I really liked the Forester as well. But I thought it was out of her budget.

I have looked at just about everything. I think the Honda is the best brand name and Mini is the worst.

[Xtrema]

Scion xB

CRV utility, FWD simplicity, starts under $19K.

I have seen a lot senior citizens driving these.

[A2VR6]

I'd say CR-V. Good seating position, great utility, holds value well, available "AWD".

[msommers]

CRV or Fit.

My Mom isn't even old and loves to "see everything" hence the CRV purchase. I have to admit the seating position is really nice. It's reliable vehicle, great in the winter and decent enough on gas. Just really boring to drive but that factor seems irrelevant in this case.

[jwslam]

My mom falls into the category. The CR-V is too big for her maneuverability so we went with a Soul. She got it decked out @ $28k with the glowing/music pulsing speakers, a sunroof she never opens, Sirius we don't subscribe to, bluetooth she barely knows how to use, and a back-up cam she clearly doesn't use when she hit someone last year.

Anyways, I voted Soul and you seem to agree

Originally posted by Thales of Miletus
I think Kia's are the best buy at this time. Good Warranty, reasonably priced.

[blownz]

German>Korean/Japanese

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[Thales of Miletus]

Originally posted by blownz
German>Korean/Japanese

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I don't know about that. The BMW Mini Cooper is awful.

Based on the Poll I am going to take her to look at some CR-v's

Thanks for the input.

[IggyB]

I heard that Honda Fit sold in Canada are made in China. Something to check out.

[blownz]

Originally posted by Thales of Miletus


I don't know about that. The BMW Mini Cooper is awful.

Based on the Poll I am going to take her to look at some CR-v's

Thanks for the input.

In this particular poll the German car was the best IMO by far over the cars, and I am not a fan of small SUV's so...

[tehwegz]

Scion XB for lulz

Target demographic for those things were "youth" but many 50+ year olds bought them instead because they were comfortable/accessible, etc.

-Subaru XV Crosstrek
-Subaru Forester
-Toyota RAV4
-Corolla (new ones are nice)
-Jeep Renegade (highly anticipated, should be hitting Canada anytime now)

Juke/Soul are good quirky looking options.

[revelations]

Originally posted by IggyB
I heard that Honda Fit sold in Canada are made in China. Something to check out.

Many vehicle parts come from China.



You CANNOT go wrong with a Yaris either way. Its the quintessential appliance vehicle designed for longevity,

[A2VR6]

Originally posted by IggyB
I heard that Honda Fit sold in Canada are made in China. Something to check out.

I believe this was from 2012- 2014. The redesigned 2015's are made in Mexico.

We have a 2013 Fit Sport (made in China) and compared to the 2009 that my parents had (made in Japan, there hasnt been any real difference between the two in terms of build quality or reliability.

[jwslam]

Originally posted by tehwegz
Juke/Soul are good quirky looking options.

Just learned that the Cube was axed while the Soul still stands strong

[heavyD]

GTI w/DSG because she's old not dead.