Powered by a 111 horsepower electric motor delivering an EPA rating of 116 mpg equivalent, the Fiat 500e makes a compelling choice as a city car. Continue reading
Tag Archives: City Cars
2014 Mitsubishi Mirage ES
Named after the company’s small car from the 1990s, the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback is one of the least expensive new cars on the market. Powered by a 1.2-liter three cylinder engine mated with either a 5-speed manual or a CVT, it returns excellent gas mileage. Continue reading
2014 Kia Soul
For 2014, the versatile Kia Soul hatchback gets updated sheet-metal and a more solid-feeling chassis, plus some new technology options. Continue reading
2015 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0T quattro
In Brief: A small car that’s big on high-tech infotainment, Audi’s new A3 sedan quattro 2.0t s-tronic represents the Ingolstadt premium luxury car maker’s replacement of the popular A3 hatchback in response to market demand.
2014 Jeep Cherokee Latitude FWD
If you want a cheap Jeep, well, here is one. Can you call a vehicle a Jeep if it does not have off-road capabilities with 4X4? Our true blue Jeep Cherokee Latitude came with front wheel drive only and boasts one of those new fuel-efficient MultiAir engines found in Fiats. Continue reading
2014 Nissan Versa Note SV
Hatchbacks have never been a favorite automobile category in the U.S. but Nissan decided to add to the mix by producing this hip, spacious subcompact hatchback. It is cheap and offers value, but do we like it?
2012 – 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV SE
While the Mitsubishi i-MiEV’s small size is sure to garner some scoffs, city-dwellers will appreciate the convenience this all-electric subcompact has to offer. Continue reading
2014 Mini John Cooper Works Countryman
This Mini Countryman on steroids signed by John Cooper Works is inspired by its World Rally Championship lineage and Dakar Rally win. Continue reading
2014 Mazda3 i 4-Door Touring
This is the not-so-little sedan that can. We were pleasantly surprised by the newest iteration of the Mazda3. Our good-looking Snowflake White Pearl Mazda3 four-door sedan reminded of its larger sibling the Mazda6 due to its design cues. In fact, we found it to be a comfortable and roomy automobile with luxe accents. Continue reading
2014 Mazda 2 Touring
This compact 5-door hatchback offers great value for active young city dwellers. Quick handling and a peppy inline-4 allow the Mazda 2 to dart through crowded urban streets, while 60/40 split fold-down seats and a surprising amount of cargo space make the hatch ideal for out-of-town excursions. Continue reading