My 2010 Mazda3 Sport hatchback is at almost 300,000 km and I am thinking it may be time to replace it. I am looking at compact SUVs because they are higher, but basically have the same mileage and ride as the cars whose bases they use. My off-roading would be limited to the occasional dirt road, and parking in fields at country events.
The Mazda CX-30 is on the same wheel base as the Mazda3, so the size is right. (The Mazxa CX-3 is too small and the Mazda CX-5 is too large). The Kia Seltos is comparable. Does anyone have any experience/feedback with either, or another small SUV that is similar in size? I am thinking used, say 2018-2021, whatever I find. I'm not in a rush.
I would also be fine with a hybrid in the same size range, just not a plug-in because of my living situation.