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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.
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.
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.