What is the Right Car for Driving in NJ Cities & NYC

Aug 18, 2015

City driving is rough and tough on cars. Not only is there limited space on the busy streets but also living in the city can be expensive and most people tend to use public transportation instead of owning a car because they can save on monthly expenses.

What is the best car for city driving? Here are a few of the top things you should consider when looking for your next city car.

#1 Price

Affordability is key for owning a car in the city. Not only is city life expensive, but with the limited parking availability, chances are you’ll be paying for parking as well. There are many affordable compact cars that are reasonably priced and have great fuel efficiency that are great for city driving. When looking at cars for city driving, be sure to pay attention to the city mpg metrics. Cars with 25-30 mpg city are best.

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#2 Space

When looking at space for city cars, you want to consider 2 things; interior and exterior space. You’ll need a compact size car, but you wouldn’t want to sacrifice on interior space. Look for vehicles that have good cargo space and interior passenger room. Find a car that has good interior space but is still small enough to maneuver on crowded city streets and parallel-park into smaller spots.

#3 Handling

Even though you are sacrificing on space, you still need to be sure you have a car that handles well. Steering and responsiveness are important in any car. Check the type of suspension and chassis that the cars you are looking for have.

When you are city driving, it’s always best to have an automatic. You’d never want to get stuck in rush hour traffic with a manual transmission!

#4 Extras

Of course you don’t want to give up all the cool stuff too. Check what features come standard in your choice of cars, such as Bluetooth technology.

You may be wondering which car comes with all of these? We’ll tell you. The Kia Soul does. The Kia Soul is one of the most fuel efficient, affordable, maneuverable, most standard features you’ll find in any compact cars available. Just compare and see. With its increased passenger and cargo space, loads of standard features, you can’t find a better city car.