With
almost 350 cars to choose from, are some vehicles better suited to life in a
big city? We partnered with Honk to sort
out the urbanites from the suburbanites and learn which cars are most popular
in the Big Apple, Windy City, City of Angels, and other major metro
markets. Here’s what we found:
[INSERT PHOTO: 2010 BMW 1-Series]
The
BMW 1-Series proved most popular with city-dwellers thanks to its ability to
offer a premium driving experience in a compact package. BMW’s characteristic sporty moves are magic
in this small coupe, helping owners dodge crazy taxi drivers, aloof bikers, and
darting pedestrians. As one reviewer put
it, “You get all the feel of driving a sports car without the lowdown seating.”
[INSERT PHOTO: 2010 Audi A4]
Sometimes
you need an escape from all the hustle and bustle of city life. If you can’t make it to the Hamptons for the
weekend, you might want to consider seeking sanctuary inside the beautiful
cabin of the Audi A4. As the largest car
in our Top 5, there’s ample room to stretch out and you’ll appreciate the
comfortable ride if you venture out onto the street. The A4 is one of a few luxury cars to offer
you the choice of an economical (but still powerful) 4-cylinder engine. “The turbo loves to kick in when I'm weaving
in and out of traffic,” notes one happy owner.
[INSERT PHOTO: 2010 Honda Fit]
“This
is one FUN car to drive!” brags an enthusiastic Honda Fit owner. Thrifty and thoughtful, the Fit is a fantastic
companion for the city. It gets great
fuel economy and has nimble handling to help you weave through crowded
streets. Parking this urban runabout is
a breeze – but don’t let those compact dimensions fool you… there’s more cargo
space inside the Fit than in some small SUVs.
The secret here is the clever back seat, which can fold up or down to
accommodate cargo of various shapes and sizes.
[INSERT PHOTO: 2010 Mini Cooper]
Not
every car lets you reenact a car chase from The
Italian Job on your way home from work every day. The Mini Cooper has classic styling, a
playful demeanor, and great parking karma.
It’s an instant pick-me-up no matter what your mood. As one owner put it, “The Mini is perhaps the
most emotionally satisfying car that I have ever owned. I highly recommend it.”
[INSERT PHOTO: 2010 Smart ForTwo]
If ever there were a car suited perfectly for life in a big city, the ForTwo is it. This Smart is the smallest car on the market and it can squeeze into tight parking spaces that even a Mini Cooper would pass up. Owners love that the ForTwo can be optioned up with heated seats, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and other penthouse features at a studio price.
Matt Cragin manages the community on car website Honk.com, enabling him to keep his finger on the pulse of automotive world. Always ready to chat cars, Matt can be found on Twitter and Car Blog. Looking for the perfect car? Honk puts the fun back into car shopping with the latest information and opinions from real people like you.
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