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More Urban Cars

In our October issue, we highlight six of the latest automobile boasting trends with urbanites in mind—compact sizes, high-design accents, and electric-powered engines, among others. Here, we present five more models.

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CX-5 by Mazda from $21,195 mazdausa.com This year, a J.D. Power APEAL Study placed the 2013 Mazda CX-5 as the highest ranking vehicle in the Compact crossover utility vehicle segment. The car achieves an estimated 25 miles per gallon (MPG) in the city and 31 on the highway and seats five passengers.
CX-5 by Mazda from $21,195 mazdausa.com This year, a J.D. Power APEAL Study placed the 2013 Mazda CX-5 as the highest ranking vehicle in the Compact crossover utility vehicle segment. The car achieves an estimated 25 miles per gallon (MPG) in the city and 31 on the highway and seats five passengers.
ELR by Cadillac Price to be determined cadillac.com Cadillac recently announced that a extended-range electric vehicle will arrive in showrooms in early 2014. The car features an on-board, gas-powered range-extending generator helping the car to achieve an estimated driving distance of 300 miles.
ELR by Cadillac Price to be determined cadillac.com Cadillac recently announced that a extended-range electric vehicle will arrive in showrooms in early 2014. The car features an on-board, gas-powered range-extending generator helping the car to achieve an estimated driving distance of 300 miles.
Spark by Chevrolet from $12,170 (from $19,185 for electric) chevrolet.com An affordable option in the urban car space, the Spark is available in gas-powered or electric versions.
Spark by Chevrolet from $12,170 (from $19,185 for electric) chevrolet.com An affordable option in the urban car space, the Spark is available in gas-powered or electric versions.
Fit by Honda from $15,425 automobiles.honda.com The compact Fit achieves 27 MPG in the city and 33 MPG on the highway.
Fit by Honda from $15,425 automobiles.honda.com The compact Fit achieves 27 MPG in the city and 33 MPG on the highway.
Jetta TDI 2.0L Clean Diesel by Volkswagen from $23,055 vw.com Diesel vehicles of today are much different than their exhaust-spewing bretheren of the past. Very fuel-efficient and clean-burning, diesel engines offer the flexibility and long range—very appealing in a green car.
Jetta TDI 2.0L Clean Diesel by Volkswagen from $23,055 vw.com Diesel vehicles of today are much different than their exhaust-spewing bretheren of the past. Very fuel-efficient and clean-burning, diesel engines offer the flexibility and long range—very appealing in a green car.