Cloud's car stuff

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Originally Posted by Cloud

I'm focusing mainly on the small SUV/wagon sector.

Don't forget to take a look at the Mazda 5 and Kia Rondo. They are in their own category, the wagon/tiny minivan category. Only these 2 cars on the market in that category, and both are recommended by CR, if that's what you value. The Kia has more power and seats 7, and the Mazda seats 6. Both fold down their seats for tons of cargo room. They are small on the outside (for example both have a smaller footprint and shorter wheelbase than a Honda Accord!) and big on the inside. Small enough for driving around every day by yourself, and when you flip the back seats up, you can haul around all the grandkids when they visit. The 3rd row of seats is small in each, but the kids will be back there, so it's fine.

Not gonna turn any heads though. They are both pretty average to look at.