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The juke is tiny. Most 4x4s in the Rav4 type range also have absolutely tiny boots. We have a 2 year old and a 6 month old so have similar needs. Current cars in the household are f20 1 series and grand vitara. The vitara suffers the small boot and the 1 series suffers a cramped rear seat. However, we manage just fine so imagine you would also be fine with what you have. People that think they require a huge urban assault vehicle to accommodate children/a child are one of my pet hates.

A car that nobody suspects would be huge and is an ideal family run around is the last shape Honda Civic. The new one will be well outside your budget even on PCP. Rear seat space is massive, as is the boot and the rear doors open to a full 90 degrees which is ideal for putting baby seats in. The 1.8 petrol is pretty economical and it's practically guaranteed to never break. Don't be fooled into thinking its no bigger than your Mazda. I'd bet they are also bigger than an e91 inside.