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"While appearing not unlike a shrunken three-door Focus, the Fiesta has reasonably engaging lines, making for a fun, youthful image." — Motor Trend See More Reviews $14,505
"The cabin is comfortable and offers a good number of conveniences. In short, the Nissan Versa is a roomy, practical small car. " — New Car Test Drive See More Reviews $14,450
"Like the last Spark, the majority of this new model?s design and engineering work took place at GM's technical center in South Korea. This is a good thing, because cars of this size are far more common there than here in the U.S." — Car and Driver See More Reviews $15,975
"The best thing to happen to the Mirage for 2017 is an extensive exterior refresh. Everything in front of the A-pillar is new - giving the Mirage a more mature look, mostly thanks to the fact that it now has a mesh grille." — AutoWeek See More Reviews $16,095
"The dashboard is pleasing, and Toyota has moved the speedometer to in front of the driver where it belongs." — New Car Test Drive See More Reviews $16,760
"The wide-ranging upgrades on the Mirage 5-door extends to the G4 Sedan's cabin as well, where richer fabrics and a new steering wheel are complemented by the availability of support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto apps using its new Display Audio system." — Kelley Blue Book See More Reviews $17,095
"Those are real LEDs you're seeing dressing up the headlights and taillights; they're standard equipment." — Car and Driver See More Reviews $16,990
"...allowed Honda to move the rear seat an incredible 4.8 inches farther back from the front." — Car and Driver See More Reviews $17,500
2018 FIAT 500c
"The NVH gurus have done their job to keep the noise down - the cabin remains quiet even on the highway with heavy rain pelting the fabric top." — Car and Driver See More Reviews $17,740
"Nissan has hollowed out the Note's interior to provide surprising space. Various Nissan charts show the Note as being best in class in a number of interior measurements, but the one that impresses most is rear-seat space." — Car and Driver See More Reviews $18,100
"With good fuel economy to match its all-weather traction, you can get a lot of car for a reasonable price..." — Kelley Blue Book See More Reviews $18,495
"The interior is clean, stylish and comfortable, while being smart, accommodating, and functional." — New Car Test Drive See More Reviews $18,645
"Its strengths are value and interior space." — The Car Connection See More Reviews $18,895
"It's fuel-efficient, easy to toss around and can be parked without aid of cameras or warnings." — Edmunds.com See More Reviews $19,745
"Like other Civics, the base model turns in quickly and rotates with heroically little front-end push, although all of the models we drove would benefit from more tire grip." — Car and Driver See More Reviews $20,150
"When it comes to that elusive fun-to-drive factor, for example, you'll find the Focus to be one of the more engaging cars in its class, with nimble handling that doesn't come at the expense of ride comfort." — Edmunds.com See More Reviews $20,540
"the latest Mazda 3 reasserts its place as a premier choice for a small sedan or hatchback." — Edmunds.com See More Reviews $20,840
"Doing our eco best on a 15-mile loop, we managed an indicated 55 mpg. " — Car and Driver See More Reviews $20,630
"The Cruze takes to the curves ably, with a competent suspension and good body control. " — Cars.com See More Reviews $21,320
2018 MINI Hardtop
"The cabin is quieter than those of Minis past (when it doesn't sound like a cocktail shaker), and the interior is much easier to use, thanks in part to the excellent infotainment suite, which is essentially BMW's iDrive reskinned with brighter colors. " — Car and Driver See More Reviews $21,600
"The Hyundai Elantra combines a roomy cabin, lots of equipment, impressive fuel economy, and a low price. " — Consumer Reports See More Reviews $22,100
"...Kia Soul remains one of the most space-efficient, fashionable vehicles on the market..." — The Car Connection See More Reviews $22,900
"The front seats are comfortable and Toyota has lengthened their cushions; despite that, the Corolla will seat four six-footers without front-seat occupants having to slide their seats far forward" — The Car Connection See More Reviews $22,780
2018 Hyundai Elantra GT
"...the GT represents yet another snappy interpretation of Hyundai's latest design language." — Car and Driver See More Reviews $23,250
"The body feels stiff, the chassis firm, and the steering is as responsive as ever." — Car and Driver See More Reviews $23,655
"The high roof and the huge front quarter-windows lend the interior a capacious feeling, and the cabin's fun "squircle"-shaped design theme and its quality materials make it feel Euro-stylish. " — Car and Driver See More Reviews $23,895
"There's an exceptionally roomy trunk by compact-sedan standards - and the rear seatbacks can flop forward to expand that capacity." — Car and Driver See More Reviews $23,900
2018 MINI Clubman
"Built on the bones of the recently redesigned Mini Hardtop, the new Clubman cuts an attractive profile thanks to a low, wide stance that works with the curvaceous bodywork." — Automobile See More Reviews $24,800
2018 Ford Focus ST
"The only transmission is a short-throw six-speed manual, further emphasizing the Focus ST's high-performance purpose. Handling, meanwhile, is honed by sport-tuned underpinnings that can even facilitate a touch of oversteer for accomplished drivers at a track day." — Edmunds.com See More Reviews $25,170
"Comfortable and spacious up front, .. VW Beetle's cabin is well-laid out and handsome" — The Car Connection See More Reviews $25,440
2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
"The Alltrack is as composed as it is quiet, drumming up very little noise as it rolls along. One could safely assume that wouldn't be the case if a couple of kayaks or mountain bikes were strapped to the roof, which will likely be the case for a lot of Alltracks." — Automobile See More Reviews $25,955
2018 smart fortwo electric drive
"....power and torque come on instantly at each throttle jab, another reason why the Smart ED's package is so compelling." — Motor Trend See More Reviews $26,640
2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid
"The 5-passenger cabin is filled with attractive, soft-touch surfaces that combine to produce a remarkably upscale feel, particularly for this class of vehicle. Ergonomics are excellent, with controls that are user-friendly and easily accessible. Headroom is overly abundant in all seating positions, and rear legroom is suitable for six-footers." — Kelley Blue Book See More Reviews $27,275
2018 Ford Focus Electric
"As for the Focus Electric, its battery-powered motor delivers immediate acceleration from a standing start, but that snappy sensation diminishes at higher speeds. Handling isn't quite as sharp either [as the Focus], but it's still one of the better-driving EVs in this price range." — Edmunds.com See More Reviews $29,120
"What's not to like about 50 mpg?" — Car and Driver See More Reviews $29,685
"The VW is comfortable, looks good, hauls a ton of stuff, is reasonably priced, is one of the best highway cruisers available anywhere, and can more than hold its own if you decide to assault a local back road." — Car and Driver See More Reviews $30,245
2018 Kia Soul EV
"...Soul EV retains the boxy profile and different look of the basic model, which offers more space for people and cargo than most small cars with the same footprint" — The Car Connection See More Reviews $32,250
"Trips to lunch and nearby errands are easy and even occasionally pleasant, given the serenity of the low-noise propulsion system and the no-shift, always-on power delivery. " — Car and Driver See More Reviews $32,490
2018 FIAT 500e
"Factor in the electric's limited range and low-end grunt, and the 500E is best used as a dedicated city commuter." — Car and Driver See More Reviews $32,995
"Acceleration is one continuous ooze of thrust - sort-of CVT-like, only without the engine drone." — Car and Driver See More Reviews $33,220
"Inside, the A3 sedan's cabin lives up to every expectation you might have, based on prior experience in modern Audis." — Road & Track See More Reviews $33,650
"Despite its all-electric power, the e-Golf retains much of the driving charm of its gas and diesel VW Golf cohorts, thanks to a firm suspension and taut handling." — Car and Driver See More Reviews $37,345
2018 Ford Focus RS
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