Lets face it. No one aspires to own one of these cars. They’re made for people who’ve never heard of financing, or used cars. But the segment got more competitive after the gas crisis, leading to some true gems coming stateside.
Fehlio’s Choice: Honda Fit
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| It looks awkward, but so do I, so I don't mind. |
This is the car that proves small cars can work. It’s small, yet amazingly space-efficient; I’m 6’3”, and I fit comfortably. The seats fold in the most clever ways, and it’s a fun drive to boot. The last true Honda.
Alternately: Mazda 2
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| Still waiting for that 2.5L Mazdaspeed 2. |
This is what every small car should be. Based on the also-excellent Ford Fiesta, it isn’t the most refined, but it starts at 14 grand, and still gives a fun drive, with one of the best shifters in the business. It looks pretty good in green. It narrowly beats the Fiesta due to it's better manual shifter (the Fiesta has a better automatic, but who cares), lower price, and better mileage. It goes to show that you don't need huge power to have fun; the 2 has a measly 102 hp, and i'd still rather hoon one of these than a (faster) Nissan Versa.
Please Don’t: Smart Fortwo
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| "You guys, it's cool, it's like a metal cocoon" |
The Kia Rio is pretty shitty, but it has a good warranty. The Toyota Yaris is kinda shitty too, but it’s strangely charming. Stomach flu is pretty shitty, but at least you get a few days off. The Smart is just shitty. It’s more expensive than a Honda Civic coupe, but gets the same mileage, holds less, and makes you look like a French metrosexual.
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