Volkswagen small cars. Choosing compact cars for women

We present to your attention 10 compact production cars, the length of which does not exceed 3.5 m, and the weight is 900 kg.

1. Peel P50 (Great Britain).
Length 1370 mm, width 1040 mm, height 1170 mm
Weight: 59 kg
Maximum speed: 80 km/h
Price: $11,000
It is the smallest and lightest car in the world. Small-scale production of this car began in the UK at the very end of 2011. If necessary, you can simply take it and carry it away or roll it by hand, because that's what there is a handle on the back of the machine for. Peel P50 was already produced in the 90s in England.

2. Mercedes SMART ForTwo (France).
Length 2700 mm, width 1560 mm, height 1540 mm.
Weight: 730 kg
Maximum speed: 135 km/h
Price: $15,000
The two-seater super miniature car has been produced since 2004 with petrol and diesel engines. Small dimensions did not prevent equipping SMART ForTwo with the most modern equipment. The package includes a car: an on-board computer, a 6-speed automatic transmission, an anti-lock braking system ABS and an ESP stabilization system. In just 13 seconds, the car can accelerate to 100 km / h and spends only 3.5 to 5 liters of fuel. The only negative is that it still skids when cornering at high speed, so it’s worth turning at speeds below 50 km / h.

3. Suzuki Twin (Japan).
Length 2735 mm, width 1475 mm, height 1450 mm
Weight: 560 kg
Maximum speed: 120 km/h
Price: $12,000
A subcompact car of original design was created specifically for city streets. Small dimensions allow you to be maneuverable when parking and driving in traffic jams. This model is produced in two versions: with a petrol and with a hybrid engine. Suzuki Twin is the cheapest of the hybrids. In 33 seconds, the car accelerates to 100 km / h, but the shortened wheelbase does not allow the car to stably maintain a straight line at this speed. Therefore, the acceptable speed for this car is 60 km / h.

4. Fiat Seicento (Italy).
Length 3319 mm, width 1508 mm, height 1440 mm
Weight: 730 kg
Maximum speed: 140 km/h
Price: $8000
This car has been produced since 1998 and has hardly changed since then: a miniature and agile front-wheel drive three-door hatchback. According to the manufacturers, it is considered a five-seater, although the actual capacity is no more than four people. The body design looks slightly out of date and reminds of the cars of the countries of the socialist bloc. Fiat Seicento has an impressive carrying capacity - almost 500 kg. In 18 seconds, the car accelerates to 100 km / h.

5. Citroen C1 (France).
Length 3430 mm, width 1630 mm, height 1460 mm
Weight: 835 kg
Maximum speed: 157 km/h
Price: $12,000
This four-seater is a joint creation of the French company Citroen and the Japanese concern Toyota Motor Corporation. It has been produced since 2005 at a factory in the Czech Republic. The body design of the car is very elegant and rightfully corresponds to the concept of a female car. With miniature external dimensions, it is quite roomy inside. Everything is done in the spirit of noble minimalism: on the dashboard there is only a speedometer with large numbers and an on-board computer display. The only negative of this car is that the rear windows do not fall. The car accelerates to 100 km / h in just 14 seconds.

6. Chevrolet Spark (USA).
Length 3495 mm, width 1495 mm, height 1500 mm
Weight: 775 kg

Price: $12,000
The Chevrolet Spark five-door hatchback is considered a successful and relatively inexpensive city car. Thanks to the original design of the body, it does not get lost against the background of the city traffic. And on the roads, he behaves quite smartly and maneuverably. The car can actually fit five people. Updated in 2007, the model has become more stable and safer to drive. The car is produced in two versions: with a power unit with a volume of 0.8 liters and a power of 52 liters. With. and with a stronger engine, with a volume of 1 liter, which provides 63 liters. With. Up to 100 km / h the car accelerates in just 14 seconds.

7. Peugeot 107 (France).
Length 3430 mm, width 1885 mm, height 1470 mm
Weight: 800 kg
Maximum speed: 160 km/h
Price: $12,500
Like the Citroen C1, this car was developed jointly by a French and Japanese concern. Peugeot engineers gave the car design, suspension and excellent driving performance, while Toyota specialists gave it a high-tech three-cylinder engine, gearbox and on-board electronics. There is very little luggage space in this car, and a large passenger can only be accommodated in the front. The machine is equipped with a three-cylinder petrol engine of 1.0 liter and diesel 1.4 liter. The gearbox provides a choice: you can install either a five-speed manual or a 2-Tronic automatic. It is undesirable to accelerate on this car over 100 km / h, as the car reacts to the road surface and side wind.

8. Toyota iQ (Japan).
Length 2985 mm, width 1680 mm, height 1500 mm
Weight: 845 kg
Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Price: $22,000
The production of this car began in 2009. Toyota iQ is positioned as a micro-premium car. Almost all of it is equipped with innovative solutions, especially in the field of active and passive safety. By the way, this car has as many as 9 airbags, and one of them is for the rear window. The price of this small car is quite high. Equipped with a 1 liter VVT-i gasoline engine with a capacity of 68 hp. With. Toyota iQ accelerates to 100 km/h in 11.6 seconds.

9. Aston Martin Cygnet (Great Britain).
Length 3078 mm, width 1680 mm, height 1500 mm
Weight: 890 kg
Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Price: $49,500
The Aston Martin Cygnet is the result of a joint effort between Aston Martin and Toyota. It was put into production only in 2011. Toyota iQ became the basis for the creation of this car. The production of the machine is in England, although many units come from Japan. The car is equipped with the most modern electronic stuffing, there is even a docking station for the iPod. But the most important thing here is the appearance of the car, sustained in the style of Aston Martin - a characteristic radiator grille, ventilation slots in the hood, a spoiler. The interior is made of expensive black or white leather. The car can accommodate three adults and one child. Up to 100 km / h Cygnet accelerates in 12.5 seconds.

10. Daihatsu Move (Japan).
Length 3395 mm, width 1475 mm, height 1635 mm
Weight: 810 kg
Maximum speed: 160 km/h
Price: $13,500
Daihatsu Move is a four-seat microvan. It has been produced since 2005, and in 2010 the car underwent a complete update. Very convenient in the car are doors that open 90 degrees, which increases comfort when loading. The appearance of the car is both powerful and light. Engine capacity of 0.66 liters and a capacity of 58 liters. With. allow you to accelerate the car to 100 km / h in 13 s. The machine is equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission, and the new Active Safety technology with a laser locator and forward-looking cameras, similar to remote control in aviation, as well as Radar Cruise Control and Pre-Crash Safety System, is responsible for safety. .

Previously, only fairly wealthy people could afford this “automatic”, since cars with powerful engines in fancy trim levels were equipped with such boxes. Now they even put automatic transmissions on state employees. Including domestic! Today, the minimum price of a car with two pedals is less than 400,000 rubles ...

A budget car that has changed its name three times in its history. Initially, the model was called Daewoo Lanos, then Chevrolet Lanos. After that, she received a Ukrainian “registration permit” and began to be produced by the Zaporozhye Automobile Plant under the name ZAZ Chance. Frankly speaking, not only the name changed: along with it, many elements from Korean became Ukrainian - not without loss of quality. Apparently, this is also why a very inexpensive car did not become a bestseller - more modern "state employees" from Renault, VW and the same Daewoo (I'm not even talking about Lada) did not let the noisy and rudely executed "zazu" shoot out ...

But still, at the moment, "Chance" remains the cheapest car with an "automatic" in our market.

Engine: 1.5 l, 101 l. With.

349,900 rubles (+80,000 rubles to the basic version).

The VAZ "state employee" replaced in the Lada lineup the cars of the "classic" family that had finally gone down in history - and became the heir to their glory. In all senses. The first modern Russian car with automatic transmission received a 4-speed “automatic” from Jatco, which is a modernized version of the box that was installed back in 1989 on the Nissan Sunny. During the year that the “automated” Granta is available for sale, it managed to rise in price: from 373,300 to 385,200 rubles.

You can’t call it a breakthrough: simple, or rather simplified, without any frills. So-so managed, so-so rides, so-so interior, so-so design. On the other hand, a sedan, on the other hand, is sold throughout the country, most of whose inhabitants cannot afford more expensive "automatic machines" ...

Engine: 1.6 l, 98 l. With.

Starting price of the version with automatic transmission: 385,200 rubles (+106,200 rubles to the basic version).

3. Lada Kalina 2

Class A car, which is, in fact, the third generation of Daewoo Matiz and occupies the second place in its class in popularity in Russia. comes to our market with two engines, but the "automatic", oddly enough, is available only with the "weakest" of the two, 1.0-liter. But such a Spark costs only a little more than the VAZ Kalina 2 ...

Otherwise, the smallest Chevrolet is a typical urban runabout. Very modest in size, without a trunk, but nimble, not a competitor in the competition "who is the first at the traffic lights", but more or less reliable .. A good car for novice drivers without pretensions. And with a gun, it’s also suitable for the fair sex, who are not too confident behind the wheel.

Engine: 1.0 l, 68 l. With.

Starting price of the version with automatic transmission: 446,000 rubles (+30,000 rubles to the basic version).

A new golf-class sedan from the Uzbek company Uz-Daewoo, which is a converted version of the Chevrolet Lacetti model, discontinued at the end of last year. With a starting price of 399,000 rubles, Gentra has become the most affordable car in its class on our market. At the same time, the basic equipment is by no means “empty”: there is air conditioning, two airbags, a height-adjustable steering column, power windows for the front and rear doors.

Gentra just comes to us, and it is not easy to say what place it will take in our life - there are few driver reviews. The Uzbek manufacturer has not been seen in the production of junk - there is always a demand for his simple but reliable machines. Another question is that the competition in the segment has grown oh so much in recent years.

Engine: 1.5 l, 105 l. With.

Starting price of the version with automatic transmission: 449,000 rubles (+50,000 rubles to the basic version).

6 Citroen C1/Peugeot 107

The first in our rating are "100% foreign cars" made without much regard for our market and our preferences. Therefore, very stylish and very small. Like Spark, it is a completely urban option, optimal for traveling to work and taking the child to school.

In order to reduce costs and, accordingly, prices, manufacturers have completely unified the design of cars (with the exception of some details in the design of the front end) and the chassis. And the suspension and steering were completely borrowed from the Toyota Yaris II generation. Since the beginning of this year, restyled versions of cars have been sold in Russia. As an alternative to the "mechanics", both cars are equipped not with a traditional "automatic", but with a robotic manual gearbox, which requires a special approach to operation ...

Engine: 1.0 l, 68 l. With.

Starting price of versions with automatic transmission. Citroen C1: 471,000 rubles for the three-door version (+67,000 rubles to the basic version), 479,000 rubles. - for a five-door (+23,000 rubles to the basic version). Peugeot 107: 484,000 rubles for the three-door version (+77,000 rubles to the basic version), 494,000 rubles. - for a five-door (+79,000 rubles to the basic version).

7. Renault Logan/Sandero

So much has been said and written about that I don’t even want to repeat myself. In short - not very aesthetic, but roomy (for their size), reliable, easy to manage and operate. And therefore - popular in Russia. The Logan sedan and the Sandero hatchback developed by Renault together with Dacia became the first models of the Romanian brand revived by the French. In Russia, Logan became a pioneer in the class of budget foreign cars: it was him that the Hyundai Solaris and Volkswagen Polo Sedan that followed him began to equal. Last year, the second generation Logan and Sandero were introduced. The start of their sales in Russia is scheduled for the end of this year.

Engine: 1.6 l, 103 l. With.

Starting price of the version with automatic transmission: 473,000* rubles for Sandero (+109,000 rubles to the basic version), 500,000 rubles for Logan (+151,000 rubles to the basic version).

*) Since March 2013, Renault Sandero Expression with automatic transmission is available only if the Air Conditioning option is ordered for 25,000 rubles.

The car is a fantastic success of the Korean manufacturer, which took into account all the needs of a mass Russian driver with certain capabilities. A budget car built by Koreans on the basis of the fourth generation Accent and designed specifically for countries with actively developing markets, we sell hundreds of thousands. Because beautiful, reliable, modern. Suitable for a small family, it will take you to a not too abandoned dacha, and what else do you need ... Do you want a more powerful motor, you want a weaker one, you want a "show-off" package, you want a modest one. The choice is yours.

If anyone does not know, "Russian" ones are produced at the Hyundai-Kia plant near St. Petersburg according to the full production cycle. At the same plant in St. Petersburg, the “co-platform” Kia Rio is produced, but with the “automatic” Rio it costs much more than Solaris.

Engines: 1.4 l, 107 l. With.; 1.6 l, 123 l. With.

Picanto, although a baby, is bigger than the aforementioned French couple. And also "pure foreign car." Behind her wheel, you can even get a well-known driver's pleasure.

Engine: 1.2 l, 85 l. With.

Starting price of the version with automatic transmission: 499,900 rubles for the three-door version (+110,000 rubles to the basic version), 509,900 rubles. - for a five-door (+120,000 rubles to the basic version).

Budget sedan from Chevrolet, "arrived" in our country this spring. Like most models in this class - and this review, Cobalt is designed for rapidly developing markets, and is especially popular in South America (Argentina and Brazil). Cars produced in Uzbekistan, in the city of Asaka, are delivered to Russia.

Cobalt - according to the first sensations - the same Logan, the differences between them are purely taste, while driving is minimal. But unlike Logan, Chevrolet has not yet received the glory of "tested" and "reliable".

Engine: 1.5 l, 105 l. With.

Starting price of the version with automatic transmission: 503,000 rubles (+59,000 rubles to the basic version).

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As you can see, the “automatic” box today in Russia is not a luxury at all, but a completely affordable option. Moreover, the choice of cars with automatic transmission is very wide, even in the segment up to 500,000 rubles!

As our tests show, the “automatic” on such cars is just an opportunity to get rid of the need to work with the left foot and “pull the handle”. Do not expect enchanting speed and lulling smoothness. Most of the transmissions on the list are outdated by modern standards. To pay extra money for them or not is a personal matter for everyone ...

There is no official separation of cars for women. But the appearance of the car, its technical equipment and interior decoration can immediately tell who it suits best. Women's cars must be small, stylish, neat, emphasize the style and character of their owner. Today we have to highlight the best cars for girls who are already popular or are just about to become in demand.

Our top women's cars are not built on priorities, there are no first and last places, better and less good cars. We simply selected the most promising, successful and popular models that you should pay attention to. To whom to give primacy, you decide on your own.

Ford Fiesta won't get lost in the crowd

Once you see this car, it will be difficult to forget it. So bright and memorable is his appearance. Because Ford Fiesta often becomes the choice of the weaker sex. Not only the appearance attracts this car, because it is reliable and comfortable to use. Despite the compact appearance, the interior turned out to be spacious, and the trunk is roomy.

Almost 600 thousand rubles will cost the option with a manual transmission. Almost 740 thousand will have to be paid for the machine. Such a car, even in a fast flow of cars, will stand out and will definitely not be lost.

Nissan Juke - time-tested quality

For several years, this product of the Japanese car industry has been included in the ratings of cars for girls. Each modification is distinguished by an extraordinary design, a powerful motor and pleases customers with advanced technologies.

The Japanese Beetle from Nissan is, first of all, quality, which, when choosing a women's car, is valued above all else. Such a car is usually chosen by active and confident business women. You will have to pay 1.2 million for the car, but it fully justifies such investments. You won't regret this purchase.

Peugeot 208 - the epitome of French chic

Peugeot cars are regular participants in the rankings of the best cars for women. This time we highlighted the Peugeot 208 hatchback. This compact, neat car makes you fall in love at first sight. Each line is in its place, creating a harmonious composition along with other elements of the body. This car is interesting from all sides.

The salon is filled to capacity with technologies and innovations that make operation convenient and enjoyable. Reliability is also at a high level, making it a worthy competitor to many German cars. The manufacturer also took care of maneuverability, bringing its performance to a high level. We, like many experts, consider this model the best subcompact, which is ideal for women's choice.

Hyundai Solaris is the most popular among women

In terms of demand, this car breaks all records. It has everything a woman needs for comfortable movement around the city and beyond:

• access to the cabin without a key;
• start the engine with a button;
• Rear View Camera;
• and other convenient technologies.

You can choose a model with a 1.4-liter KAPPA power unit (100 horses) or a variant with a Gamma engine (123 horses). The list of advantages is complemented by efficiency - a car spends only 5.7 liters per hundred kilometers. Also, the cost of such a beauty is within affordable limits - the basic equipment will cost only 514 thousand rubles. =

Mercedes-Benz A-Class - expensive, beautiful

This Class C hatchback was introduced in 2018 in Amsterdam and later in Geneva. Almost everything has changed here, but still the characteristic features of Mercedes are clearly visible. Why is it worth paying at least 930 thousand rubles for this car:

• new salon, decorated in hi-tech style;
• virtual dashboard combined with the screen of the multimedia system;
• voice control;
• automatic adjustment of the system to its owner;
• third generation autopilot;
• trunk for 370 liters;
• a large set of adjustments for the front seats (massager, ventilation, adjustable pneumatic chambers);
• a large selection of engines (1.3-liter gasoline turbo engine, 2-liter turbo engine and diesel);
• 7-speed robotic gearbox and 6-speed "mechanics".

Perhaps this particular option will become your leader among the best cars for women. We advise you not to rush - a few more interesting cars will be presented further.

Toyota C-HR - women's car that men like

If you choose the best car for women solely in appearance, then the C-HR SUV from Toyota will definitely be in the first place. Its sub-compact size is wonderfully combined with a striking design and amazing style.

The manufacturer did not equip his creation with a hydromechanical machine. Therefore, you will have to be content with the variator. It is paired with a 1.2-liter engine capable of delivering power at the level of 148 horses. The cost of this handsome man is considerable - 1.3 million rubles will have to be paid for the most modest modification.

Mazda 3 and CX-5 - stylish beauties

If you need a bright and daring car that will be truly feminine, then attention should be paid to the "troika" from Mazda. Of all the configurations, a hatchback with an economical 1.5-liter aspirator is most suitable for girls. Ladies will especially like the six-speed automatic. Such a beauty will cost about 1.3 million rubles.

We could not ignore the Smart company, which produces some of the most. Each model is popular, there is not a single outsider in the line of this brand. We decided to jump ahead and take a look at the absolute novelty that will be presented at the Paris Motor Show. This car is a fresh vision of urban mobility. Driving around the city reaches a new level of comfort. The pleasure of using this car will be on top. The manufacturer did not spare technology for Smart Forease, making it innovative and modern.

Global auto manufacturers are constantly replenishing the range of women's cars with new models. We constantly monitor new products, study their features and highlight the best specimens.

Previously, seeing a girl driving a car, many were shocked and surprised. Today, the girl behind the wheel will not surprise anyone. This, in turn, is pushing car manufacturers to create new and more "glamorous" cars that are designed specifically for the fair sex. So what is the difference between "male" and "female" cars, and most importantly, which car is better for a woman?

Categories of cars for girls

If you look at it, then such a thing as a “female car” is not in the dictionary, it is found only in conversations, because this class of car is not officially registered. Everything that distinguishes a car that belongs to a girl can be described in a few words:

beauty;

Color (women tend to prefer something bright and original);

Size (women prefer smaller cars).

But that's not all either. There are a number of distinctive characteristics, but they can already be called individual. After all, women always remain women, and they approach the choice of their “thing” very carefully and scrupulously in order to shine and “outshine” the rest.

Sports cars are chosen by girls with a strong character and an active lifestyle. By status, such girls need powerful cars in order to “show” themselves and their character.

Budget cars are chosen by practical women who are not accustomed to overspend. For them, a car is not a luxury, but a means of transportation, a great option to take children to kindergarten / school, and then pick them up, stopping at a supermarket along the way for shopping.

But not all women prefer small cars. Many want to emphasize their status or simply take advantage of large cars - a large cargo compartment. Then women choose crossovers. And many women who start their own business also prefer such cars.

Criteria for choosing a car for a woman

When choosing her car, a woman prefers harmony - it is important that everything is beautiful and well “combined” with each other. The very first thing a woman pays attention to when choosing a car (after color, of course) is ease of driving. Why is this so important for women? Yes, because they are weak and fragile creatures, plus everything else and over-emotional, and this interferes with driving.

Dimensions also play a role, but here it increasingly depends on the status of a woman, her experience and driving style, yes, and do not forget about character. All this together leads to the fact that some prefer cars with a high seating position and solid dimensions, others - small and compact, and still others try to combine all this and choose medium dimensions.

Safety is just as important for women as it is for men. Therefore, it is worth remembering that a small car, due to its size, cannot provide sufficient safety. In this regard, brands such as Toyota, BMW and Audi deserve attention, because even with a limited body size, they provide the necessary safety.

Functionality. It was for women that air conditioning and heated seats, as well as an automatic transmission, were invented. Yes, any woman will be pissed off by tight steering and the inability to change gears, and therefore - a must!

Economical operation and maintenance. Any woman wants her car to “eat” less. After all, then less often you will need to think about the amount of gasoline in the tank and the need to go to the gas station. And the need to visit the service station almost every month or two attracts few people.

Interesting to know!The Queen of Great Britain is the only woman who is allowed to drive a car without a license.

Last but not least is reliability. How often have you seen women stand in the middle of the road and look under the hood of their car to tighten the adjusting screws on the carburetor, or change the wheel?

List of cars that are popular among women

And here is the most interesting - TOP cars, which most often attract the attention of both young girls and women.

This is interesting!According to research published in Forbes magazine, the most popular cars among American women are (in ascending order): Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible; "SUV", or, as they are also called - women's SUVs; Honda CR-V; Hyundai Tucson; crossover Saturn Vue; Honda Element.

is a great option for those who live in big cities with narrow streets. It has a rear engine and rear wheel drive. It also has two seats (as can be judged from the very name of the car), and this includes the driver's seat. It is equipped with two types of engines:

petrol: power can be different - from 61 hp. up to 100 hp, and consumes close to 5 liters of gasoline per 100 km, and the maximum speed is 155 km / h;

diesel: the economy version of 0.8 liters consumes about 3 liters per 100 km, and the maximum speed is 135 km / h.

- a cute machine for lovely ladies. He is fast, reliable and stylish - the best friend for a young girl. Due to its low weight, it is able to accelerate to 100 km in just 9 seconds, and the maximum for such a crumb is 200 km / h, and this is with a fuel consumption of 5 liters.

The seats are equipped in such a way that they are perfect for tall passengers, and their comfort contributes well to a comfortable trip over long distances. The MINI Cooper Coupe is equipped with innovations that contribute to a comfortable and safe ride. It is equipped with two seats, behind which there is a capacious luggage compartment that can be expanded.

Audi TT– if you like fast and comfortable driving, then this car is for you. You can choose your own rims from 14 possible models. Along with the car, you also buy a full power package and the highest level of safety plus comfort. And the car itself is equipped with a number of powerful gasoline engines with direct injection and a turbine, with a volume of 1.8 - 2 liters and 160-211 hp. power respectively. Also in the arsenal of this beauty there is a diesel “turbocharged” unit with 170 hp. The two-liter version of the engine accelerates the TT to hundreds in 5.6 seconds.

- This is a compact and economical hatchback, it can be both three- and five-door. As a rule, a 1.3-liter engine is installed on the Toyota Vitz. But you can also find a sports version of the RS with a 1.5-liter engine with 88 hp. Fuel consumption per 100 km is 6 liters in urban mode (without air conditioning) and only 4 liters on the highway.

Nissan March- This is a compact car designed for driving in the city. You can find 3- and 5-door hatchbacks or 3-door convertibles. The latest Nissan March models have 1L, 1.2L and 1.4L engines with 65, 80 and 88 hp. respectively. The 1.2 liter petrol engine is available with 65 hp for some markets. Fuel consumption is only 5 liters per 100 kilometers.

- This is a 4-door sedan that pleases with its comfort and handling. High-quality materials were used for interior trim, and space was also increased. Tiida offers two petrol engines: a 1.6-liter engine with 110 hp and a 1.8-liter 126-horsepower engine. There is also a 1.5-liter diesel version with a capacity of 105 hp, but, unfortunately, its delivery to our region is not foreseen.

Mazda Demio- This is a 5-door minivan, which belongs to the middle class cars. It is equipped with front-wheel drive and a transverse engine. With a small body size, Mazda Demio has a spacious and comfortable interior. The cars are equipped with a 1.5 liter engine with 99 hp or a 1.3 liter 16-valve engine with 72 hp, which leaves you with the choice.

Mitsubishi Colt- this is a car that will satisfy even the most picky ladies. Whether it's a 3- or 5-door hatchback or a 2-door convertible, you have a huge selection to choose from, and their color scheme is simply stunning.

The range of engines consists of three petrol units:

1.1 L three-cylinder with 75 hp

1.3 l four-cylinder with 95 hp

1.5 l four-cylinder with 109 hp

As for the interior, there is always a place for any of your little things - a large number of shelves and pockets will solve your problems.

Honda Fit- This is a 5-door hatchback with a transverse engine and front-wheel drive. Its distinguishing feature is the design of the instrument panel, which consists of a metal panel. The displacement of the Honda Fit engine is 1.4 liters, and the power is 110 hp. At the same time, fuel consumption is only 5 liters per 100 km in the city.

Interesting to know! In 2010, on her 950th attempt, a 69-year-old South Korean citizen got her driver's license. And this was only the theoretical part of the exam, and she spent 10 more attempts on practice. As soon as the difficult story of this woman ended, Hyundai gave her a brand new car.

- This is a car in two trim levels, which differ slightly in their appearance: Urban Line and Outdoor Line. The Urban Line package is designed for urban life and is a front-wheel drive crossover. Those who purchase Outdoor Line will, in fact, receive a parquet SUV with a reinforced frame and plug-in all-wheel drive, which can be resorted to at the touch of a button.

Suzuki SX4 is equipped with three types of engines: two petrol and diesel. The basic version of the car was equipped with a 99-horsepower 1.5-liter gasoline unit. The top version received a gasoline 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine with 107 hp. Finally, the most powerful in the line of power units was a 1.9-liter diesel engine with 120 hp.

- small, but very cute and dexterous. The phrase “appearances are deceptive” is also perfect for him: on the outside he seems small, but inside it is not felt at all. Daewoo Matiz is a 5-door car with a small engine.

For better safety, there are special reinforcements on the roof of the car, and power beams are built into the doors, which prevent jamming in the event of a side impact. Also, ABS and two airbags, plus a powerful brake system, are responsible for the life of the crew.

Chevrolet Spark is a small and easy to drive 5-door hatchback. It attracts with its lightness and accessibility. The engine size is small, its power is 52 hp, and the machine consumes about 5 liters per 100 km.

- This is an inexpensive and well-equipped car that is perfect for the city. Outwardly, it is very similar to the first generation Daewoo Matiz. Inside, the cabin is fully equipped: air conditioning, power steering, power accessories, radio, automatic transmission. The safety of the driver and passengers is guaranteed by ABS, two airbags, and an electric sunroof.

Two engines are installed on the Sweet: the base 3-cylinder 12-valve SQR372 with a volume of 0.812 l (51 hp, 70 N m) and a 4-cylinder 8-valve DA465Q with a volume of 1.05 l (52 hp, 83 N m) . Both engines with distributed injection have a modest appetite: an average of about 5 liters of gasoline in the urban cycle. Acceleration to hundreds for a car with a 0.8 liter engine takes 13-20 s. The maximum speed is 135 km/h (140 km/h for the 1.05 l engine).

- This is a car for the city, which will fit perfectly due to its characteristics. It belongs to the class "B", has a transverse engine and front-wheel drive. The model is available in three body styles: 4-door sedan, 5-door hatchback and original station wagon.

Rio standard equipment includes: power steering, air conditioning, central locking with remote control, airbag, power windows in the front doors, power mirrors, stereo system. Rio consists of two petrol engines: 1.3 liter with 84 hp and 1.5 liter with 108 hp.

KIA Picanto is a great choice for a modern woman in a big city. The maneuverability and compactness of this car make it easy to find a parking space. KIA Picanto are only 5-door hatchbacks, and the interior is made in a simple but quite presentable style.

KIA Picanto offers two petrol engines: 1 liter with 60 hp and 1.1 liter with 64 hp. From zero to hundred, the fastest Picanto accelerates in 16 seconds, and its maximum speed is 152 kilometers per hour. Inside the cabin there are many compartments and compartments, pockets for storing small items, as well as bottle holders.

Peugeot 107- this is a handsome car that is perfect for a woman who knows how to save. Front-wheel drive, there are 3- and 5-door versions of the model. The engine is a three-cylinder petrol engine with a working volume of 1 liter and a power of 68 hp. Fuel consumption - a little more than four liters per 100 kilometers in mixed mode.

is a truly feminine model that is somewhat reminiscent of the MINI Cooper. Inside the cabin there are many different compartments in which you can put various little things that are so necessary for a woman. This beauty consumes about 5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers and has good sound insulation. And for safety inside the cabin there are dual front and side airbags, plus side curtains. In the event of an accident, the light inside the cabin is automatically turned on, and the central lock is unlocked.

Citroen C1- This is the result of cooperation between the French concern PSA and the Japanese Toyota. This is a super-mini class car with 3- and 5-door hatchbacks. We can safely say that this is a car with French style and Japanese quality. There are two types of engine to choose from: a 1-liter 68-horsepower, or a 1.4-liter turbodiesel with a capacity of 55 hp. And fuel consumption is about 4.3 liters and 4.5 liters per 100 km, respectively.

- This is an excellent 5-door class "B" hatchback with a high level of security. The Renault Sandero engine is a 1.4 liter 8-valve gasoline engine with 75 hp, a 1.6-liter engine exists in 8-valve (84 hp) and 16-valve (102 hp) modifications.

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When a novice driver chooses his first car, all his friends, colleagues, “fellow soldiers” from the fitness club, neighbors and all the surrounding dogs in the yard know about it. The choice of the first car is a truly grandiose event! When the stage “I want to buy a new car on credit” passed, the realization came about the profitability of buying and maintaining a used car, the second part of the universal torment comes: which first car is better for a novice driver to buy.

Not everyone is lucky to “wear out” the car for dad or brother, and in this case you have to dive into the abyss of studying the choice and operation of the car, your head is spinning, new knowledge does not fit into a coherent and understandable series. The Autocode service decided to conduct a study on its own and issue a brief summary of how to choose the first car. But the answer to the question "how" seemed to us not enough. Now we answer the question of which car to choose for a beginner.

There are cars that do not go out of fashion over the years. Decades pass, one generation after another, but most reasonable novice drivers choose:

• Ford Focus;
• Mitsubishi Lancer;
• Toyota Corolla;
• Toyota Camry.

These cars are among the top most bought over the past ten years. And there is a reasonable explanation for this. Firstly, they are reliable - each of the presented cars is able to drive for 10 or more years, “wind” more than one hundred kilometers with proper maintenance, and this parameter should be put at the forefront of every beginner when choosing the first car.

Secondly, they are simple and straightforward to operate: there are no complex features in their design, such as unusually located candles (hello Subaru manufacturers!) or maintenance-free transmissions (hello Volkswagen!). All the "sores" of these best cars for beginners have long been studied and known to every auto mechanic.

Thirdly, each of the listed cars is universal. If all young racers who are in love with Ken Block and watched Fast and Furious dream of the Focus and Lancer, then the Corolla and Camry are a symbol of a strong family measured life, which is shown to us in American TV shows. However, just as a child seat is perfectly located in the Focus, so in the Camry you can easily give a corner on an icy road.

Most popular used cars

Over the past 9 months since the beginning of 2017 in our country, the top ten best-selling used cars have included:

• Hyundai Solaris;
• Renault Logan;
• KIA Rio;
• Daewoo Nexia;
• Opel Astra;
• Volkswagen Passat.

Logan, Solaris and its "brother" Rio turned out to be the most popular not by chance: cars bought new 3-5 years ago served their time: wiped off all their protruding parts, began to break down more often than bring pleasure and benefit, but are still suitable for sale with high-quality dry cleaning. What is bought cheaply will lead the rankings of the best-selling used cars after 3-5 years of use - this is the law of the automotive market. And besides the price, there is nothing attractive in these cars (except that the Logan has a well-tuned suspension).

"Nexia" is dangerous in the secondary market, because many fleets bought this particular model for use as a taxi. Be carefull!

"Astra" and "Passat" can boast of high build quality, reliability of both the car and its passengers - these are the "Germans", and who better than them knows a lot about cars. If the funds allow you to buy a German automaker, then there is no doubt - it will be difficult for a beginner to find a better option.

"Vedra" and domestic cars

There is nothing more classic than buying a cheap car "bucket" as your first car. As a rule, such a choice is made by young guys - beginners, acquiring trash for 50-70 thousand rubles. Rarely killed Russian cars drive for more than a year with one owner: three hundred accidents occur in 365 days, because “it’s not a pity” and “you have to learn from something.” Most likely, novice owners of such cars rarely visit certified auto centers, repair either in the yard or in the garage of the “bros”. If you have ever personally witnessed typical advice on what to buy the first car for a guy, then most likely the newcomer acquired:

• LADA Samara;
• LADA Classic;
• LADA 110;
• LADA Priora;
• LADA Granta;
• "Oku";
• GAZ 3110.

No kidding, these are the most purchased used Russian cars on our market.

Argumentation in the spirit of "what's the difference, I'll break it anyway" has a place to be, but every day I see guys who do not jump off the roof or jump into the Neva from the bridge, although "they will die someday anyway." Breathing cars are bad not with roar, rust and lack of comfort, they are dangerous because they can break down at the most inopportune moment, they are unreliable and doubtful.

Any Russian car (even a new one) is for extreme sports, for those who like to spend time in the garage, digging under the hood, carrying spare parts in the trunk for all occasions. A well-worn Russian car as the first car is for constructor lovers.

Car for a newbie woman

The question of what first car to buy for a girl is so difficult that we put the answer to it in a separate paragraph. Because the first car for a novice woman should be comfortable, beautiful, so that bags fit, so that a child seat can be fixed, so that it is reliable, easy to drive and preferably still red. But seriously, a woman approaches the choice of a car more rationally than a man. Especially when it comes to a car for a novice girl behind the wheel.

The first car should be easy to drive. This means that all models of the MINI, so beloved by all women, disappear - managing fashionable and stylish "kids" requires utmost care and concentration - the steering wheel reacts too sharply to any fluctuation.

The first car for a novice female driver should not be large so that parking takes less time and leaves fewer victims. Therefore, we will refuse powerful frame SUVs as the first car for women. Husband, children, girlfriends, packages from boutiques, Auchan, Lenta and little things from Ikea should fit in the car. We are sorry, but "Matiz" and "Smart" are no longer suitable.

The driver's cockpit must be designed to accommodate hundreds of women's items, from hair ties and hairpins to sunglasses, bottles of water and baby food. Ideally, if additional electronic assistants are installed in the car (emergency braking systems, ABS, parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, etc.). Attractive and bright design will not be superfluous.

Taking into account all the above points, we determined which car to buy for a newbie woman:

• Skoda Fabia;
• Peugeot 308;
• Fiat 500;
• KIA Picanto;
• Toyota Auris;
• Nissan Qashqai;
• Volkswagen Golf;
• VW Beetle.

Having chosen a car to your liking, do not forget to check its history using the Autocode service. Do not buy a pig in a poke, protect yourself, buy an honest and reliable car.

Kira Kaddaha, representative of the company for the selection of carsAutoSpot:

“What brands of car are suitable for a beginner and why? A novice driver can safely take a closer look at KIA cars. For example, Rio, Cerato. Korean cars have proven themselves successfully, they are famous for their quality, reliability and safety. These models are created taking into account the peculiarities of operation in Russia. They are covered by a long-term warranty - 5 years or 150,000 km.

Also, a beginner can safely opt for the Korean manufacturer Hyundai and purchase Hyundai Solaris. Solaris has all the necessary security systems and is a convenient and economical machine to operate. Already the basic version of Active includes two airbags, ESP, tire pressure sensors, audio preparation, as well as ERU-GLONASS.

Novice drivers should wait a while with the purchase of a vehicle with an engine capacity of more than 150 hp. With. A powerful car in the hands of a beginner is a dangerous toy that can lead to serious accidents. Cars such as the Nissan GT-R, Chevrolet Corvette, should only be driven by an experienced driver who is aware that he has a whole “herd” of horses under the hood, and the use of all the possibilities of such a car in the city can lead to a serious accident with victims.”