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Hi there,
A family member is thinking of purchasing a used hatchback for their retirement years. They intend to use the vehicle as a suburban runabout and want something that is reliable, cost efficient, and spacious (for a hatchback). They have an approximate budget of $15K.
They have narrowed their options down to three vehicles:
*Mazda Axela
*Suzuki SX4
*Toyota Blade
Do you have any comments/recommendations regarding the suitability of these vehicles?
Thanks for your help.

They are all good choices, The Mazda Axela seems to be the most popular of the lot,
I'd have them drive each vehicle and work out which is most comfortable for them with particular attention to the vision of the vehicle, as this is the most popular complaint with suburban drivers.