What is an estate car?

Estate cars are medium to large sized cars that come with an extended hatchback boot. You may find an estate car is based on a hatchback or saloon model , offering the same passenger space but with added boot space. Because of the larger boot, estate cars are sometimes longer than other car body types. This length can make them harder to park but is great for drivers who carry a fair bit of cargo or luggage around with them.

The popularity of SUVs has eaten into the estate car market, but estates do offer a valid alternative. Generally, estate cars are cheaper to buy and run than SUVs. Depending on your preferred driving style, you may find the lower estate cars to be more fun to drive than high seated SUVs. Estate cars sit lower to the ground than SUVs, so you don’t have to lift heavy items as far to get them in the vehicle. It’s also handy for dogs or any other pets, who won’t have to jump as high to get into the boot. To learn more about SUVs, visit our SUV page .

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The best estate cars are fuel efficient, stylish and spacious, with plenty of practical boot space in the extended rear of the car. It’s thanks to these big boots that estate cars prove so popular with dog owners and anyone that needs to regularly carry lots of stuff.

If you don’t need the extra seating of an MPV or don’t fancy the bulk of an SUV, then an estate car might be perfect for you. There’s a great range of engines, from hybrid estates to performance estate cars, and used and new estate cars available on Auto Trader today

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Estate cars are medium to large sized cars that come with an extended hatchback boot. You may find an estate car is based on a hatchback or saloon model, offering the same passenger space but with added boot space. Because of the larger boot, estate cars are sometimes longer than other car body types. This length can make them harder to park but is great for drivers who carry a fair bit of cargo or luggage around with them.
The popularity of SUVs has eaten into the estate car market, but estates do offer a valid alternative. Generally, estate cars are cheaper to buy and run than SUVs. Depending on your preferred driving style, you may find the lower estate cars to be more fun to drive than high seated SUVs. Estate cars sit lower to the ground than SUVs, so you don’t have to lift heavy items as far to get them in the vehicle. It’s also handy for dogs or any other pets, who won’t have to jump as high to get into the boot. To learn more about SUVs, visit our SUV page.

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