If you ever had a chance to drive your car in both a city and countryside, you will have inevitably found driving within the city a lot more complex. The labyrinth of alleys and bumper-to-bumper traffic in urban localities pose tiring setbacks for drivers, making it harder for them to reach their destinations in a short time. This is where the type of car comes into play!
There are multiple factors, which make a car more urban-friendly; for instance, the size of the car, its gas mileage and turning radius. Today, we have picked up some of the best cars that suit city dwellers, especially in the Middle East. Check them out:
2014 Ford Fiesta
With an excellent fuel economy and a fun-to-drive chassis, the 2014 Ford Fiesta is one of the most reliable cars for city dwellers. It hosts load of exciting features which are kind of rare for this category, including a plethora of colour combinations, a dual-clutch automatic transmission and a modified version of Ford’s very own infotainment system SYNC.
The latest Fiesta is being offered as a small 4-door sedan and a 5-door hatchback. Both of them have neat dimensions and their compact size makes them easier to manoeuvre in thick traffic. You get two engine options in four trim levels. The standard 1.6-litre 4-cylinder engine produces 123hp and can achieve a maximum speed of 193 kmph. Get all these features with an excellent fuel economy.
2014 Hyundai Veloster Turbo
When Hyundai Veloster first debuted, it was harshly criticised for its bad speed. This, however, was quickly resolved by Veloster Turbo which came out offering almost everything a compact car should offer. It’s sporty and stylish and is loaded with technology such as automatic climate control, panoramic sunroof, upgraded audio systems and Bluetooth connectivity to name just a few. Above all, it is reliable and fuel economical.
Fun to drive and highly affordable Veloster has a 1.6-litre 4-cylinder engine at its core, which produces 200hp and 195 lb-ft of torque. It is worth a try for urban dwellers.
2014 AUDI A1
Audi has been on quite the mission in recent years and its rampant model-launch sequence is paying off, selling three times as many cars last year as it did in 2004.
Now the German luxury brand is striving for more market share with its new A1, the smallest, cheapest Audi ever and a serious rival to that most ubiquitous of premium light cars, the BMW-built Mini.
The Audi A1 Attraction line comes equipped with a number of comfortable features – the chorus radio, a radio remote-controlled central locking system, power-adjustable side mirrors, power windows and a height-adjustable driver’s seat. Standard passive safety features include two front airbags, side airbags and head airbags. Belt force limiters, the integral Audi headrest system and Isofix anchor points for child safety seats in the rear round out the program.
Under the hood rests a 1.4 -litre with 122-hp and 200/1500-4000 of torque. Since, it isn’t very expensive either as a luxury car and has a good fuel economy, we suggest you give it a ride.
2014 Volkswagen Golf
While the 2014 marks the end of Volkswagen Golf’s long line-up before a totally revised version is revealed next year, this little car still has a plenty of impressive matter to make us remember it for long. It offers a pleasurable drive that is not just firm but quiet and serene, thanks to the excellent sound-proofing. The design of the vehicle is also remarkably sporty, and once inside, you experience nothing but comfort – not to mention the high-notch finishing which is way better than other cars in the same category.
Though the Golf is slightly higher in price, but its features are worth this extra cash. Take a look under the hood, for instance, and you will find one of the best engines; the 2.0 TDI. It offers plentiful torque and quick acceleration coupled with six-speed manual transmission. All these packaged in a compact size will let you maneuver the car easily in the urban areas.