October 06, 2021 - 14:47 BST Gareth Herincx Small dimensions, good visibility, light steering, a tight turning circle and cheap running costs are five of the main ingredients that make the best car for city driving. Whether you're parking in tight spaces or nipping in and out of congested traffic, the best cars for town driving tend to be small and at the cheaper end of the car market.
You don't even have to allow for room to open the doors because they hinge upwards. The standard Twizy has just 31 litres of luggage space .The diminutive Smart fortwo has been a familiar sight on our roads for several years. Now available only as a pure electric car, it makes more sense than ever as a zero emissions city mobility solution.
Under the bonnet there's a tiny 6kW motor and 5.5kWh battery pack, resulting in a top speed of 28mph and a possible 47-mile range. There’s no boot, but a decent-sized hand luggage suitcase will fit in the passenger footwell.The big brother of the Smart fortwo, the forfour started off life as a petrol car, but is now only available as a 100% EV. It can seat four people, so it’s more practical than the fortwo, but it still only has a modest range of 78 miles.
Parking sensors and a rear-view camera are available, but only on more expensive models. Luggage space is 255 litres, expanding to 1,010 litres with the rear seats folded.Fiat's first fully electric vehicle may be small, but it's a big deal. This latest version of the Italian company's iconic people's car has a claimed range of 199 miles of range and, most importantly of all, it’s one of the most affordable EVs on the market.