Which subcompact car?
With gas prices on the rise, many people are running from their SUV’s and into small subcompact cars. As long as the gas trends keep happening, the owners will surrender their bigger vehicles for these compact cars. Is there an appeal to the small cars other than the gas? Absolutely! Today’s subcompact cars don’t have that “cheap” feel that everyone commonly associates to low cost subcompacts and today’s subcompacts are actually similar size to the cars of even a decade ago.
Well what are the main offerings of Subcompacts today? Keep reading to see the four main runners in the subcompact scene, including the Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent, Toyota Yaris and Nissan Versa.
Honda Fit
The Honda Fit becomes a favorite in the subcompact car game with its 1.5L engine, great fuel economy and Honda reliability. The older style Fit in North America (2005-2008) is more of a boxy shaped hatchback, whereas the new Fit (2009+) has more curves, giving a more cute look. The exterior styling of the Fit has a more Love or Hate relationship among potential customers. Interior wise is going to be more of a favorite for many. The interior does not have the cheap feel of old subcompacts, and has plenty of interior room and the very popular Magic Seat. Slightly more expensive than the others, it gives you a lot for the price.
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai has created a much nicer looking subcompact with it’s redesign of the Accent. The Hyundai accent is a winner in the exterior styling department with its traditional round styling. While not as interesting as the Honda Fit interior, the Accent’s interior does well. The automatic will be the likely purchase path for the Accent in North America, and those interested in the manual may find some time getting used to the gearbox. You cannot go wrong with a car in Canada that starts at a $10K cash price.
Toyota Yaris
Toyota’s subcompact is the cutest of all four sub compact cars. The cute style comes from its short length and curvy body. The Yaris holds its own in power within the category, and does catch the customers eye. Some may find the center stack console a drawback to this car. Like the Mini Cooper, the speedometer is in the center instead of right behind the steering wheel. Some may not want to get used to this location, and could be a deal breaker. The interior does have a slightly cheaper feel, but the price reflects this and overall is a great price for your dollar.
Nissan Versa
The Nissan Versa brings the final subcompact of the four main contenders. A car styled by its Renault roots, you have a heaver subcompact with more power offerings than the other two. From all the subcompacts, this car moves well with its 1.8 Litre engine. The european style may lose out some customers, but will bring in that much more as well.
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