Should I Downsize My Car? - Part 3

Sometimes bigger isn’t always better, and there are many reasons why downsizing to a smaller car may be the right move for you. From significant lifestyle changes to environmental awareness and everything in between, downsizing to a smaller vehicle can provide practicality and peace of mind. The latter you simply can't put a price tag on.

Let's explore the last of our reasons why it may be time to downsize to a smaller car!

Reason 3: Shifting Values

We never stop growing and evolving, no matter how old we get, and you may find that your viewpoint on what's important is changing. With these changes in values, driving a large car may not seem as essential as it did before..

Car emissions and social responsibility

Maybe you have a growing awareness of climate change and have an eye toward preserving our environment. Larger conventional petrol vehicles consume more fuel and emit a higher level of emissions into the earth's atmosphere. Alternatively, downsizing to a smaller traditional or hybrid car means less fuel consumption and fewer emissions. This contributes to the reduction in greenhouse gases and gives you peace of mind that you are doing your part to protect the environment for generations to come.

Not to mention the extra money or rebate you get back under the Clean Car Discount , such as $3160 for a new Suzuki's Swift Hybrid. Even a traditional fuel-powered Suzuki Swift has a rebate of up to $2,590.

Performance needs

Sometimes, you simply don’t need as much performance as your current larger vehicle offers. If you’re starting to realise bigger isn’t always better, downsizing from a 2.0 to a 1.6L engine can require a little compromise on your part or if you switch to turbo efficient technology such as the S-Cross Turbo, you can have the same performance as a larger engine with the fuel efficiency of a smaller one.

We hope you enjoyed this series and learnt a thing or two about why downsizing could work out in your favour!