Cheap Thrills
I've been missing out. Since bringing in additional writers to assist me in what was an overwhelming 30 plus new, pre-owned or concept review per month quota and 30 plus per month automotive news minimum, as well as other print publications I write for, I've taken editorial license and elevated myself, more often than not, to premium car journalist.
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| After predominantly driving premium cars, the Echo Hatch showed me what I've been missing out on. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
While initially this sounds enticing, hogging all the upscale cars to myself while contributing writers have been left to fight over entry-level scraps, I realize now I've lost out on some serious fun.
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| The Echo Hatch reminds me of simpler days, when filling four seats was an event that only occurred on weekends. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
The one subcompact that intrigued me enough to book it for a week was the Echo Hatch, and I'm sure glad I did. For some reason, kind of like how I fell for the original Mini as a child, the sprite little hatchback caused a tingle down my spine when I first set eyes on it in photos, and then at my local auto show. It reminds me of simpler days, when filling four seats was an event that only occurred on weekends.
Now that I can't even begin to entertain purchasing a car without six or seven seats the Hatch borders on exotic territory, that frivolous toy ideal for zipping around town doing the endless business chores that often make up my days.
