If you're a city dweller looking to buy a new car what you want is something small a nimble that can get you out of tight spot and where you don't need much room to park it.
Popular choices are the Fiat 500 and the Audi A1. The reason people choose the Fiat 500 is generally for its quirky looks which have had celebrities buy it in bucket loads. If you get the TwinAir model it only emits just 94g/km of CO2 which means no road tax and the London Congestion Charge exemption. The Fiat 500 is also one of the safest superminis on the market with front, side, curtain and knee airbags. There are also a number of special edition Fiat 500s available for those who are looking for a more unique car.
While the Fiat 500 costs around £10,000, the Audi A1 will set you back at least £13,420. But many will say the extra money is worth it as you get a superb car which will also prove a great ride on longer journeys. Fuel economy is good and because it's a reliable car it won't cost the earth to service. The A1 is also an award winner, picking up the much sought after What Car? Car of the Year award 2011 at the What Car? Awards in January and the Reader Award in the 2010 awards.
Other small cars to look at are the Ford Ka and the Nissan Note. According to experts the Ford Ka is more fun to drive than the Fiat 500 although it doesn't have the same chic-factor. Starting price is just £8,545 though and for a test drive of the new Ford KA, Gravesend in Kent is one place to visit.
The Nissan Note is more spacious than the other cars mentioned here as it's practically a small MPV. For people who need a city car with the option to transport goods, animals or a buggy, this is probably a good option. The one drawback however, is poor resale value.
Compact city cars have become more popular as economy becomes a much more important factor when choosing a car; all in all there's plenty of choice out there if you're looking for a car for city driving. There are options for those who are concerned about how a car looks, about luggage space or about fuel economy. The choice is endless and these are just a number of the cars available to buy today.
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