Deciding whether a small hatchback is enough after lifestyle needs changed

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My compact hatchback was perfect when I mostly drove alone. Now there's more family luggage, occasional passengers and some longer weekend trips, and I keep wondering whether I need something bigger. Most weekdays the car still carries one person and a grocery bag. I'm trying to count the actual occasions it feels too small rather than buy space for a hypothetical trip. Has anyone resisted upsizing and found roof storage or smarter packing enough?

  • car-ownership
  • small
  • hatchback
  • enough
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