Small Cars with Big Personalities

Auto & Wheels     From From Jonathan Lamas, your About Auto & Wheels Editor     They say good things come in small packages. So what about small cars? Are there any out there capable of doing everything a larger car or SUV can do? We sure think so. In fact, this week we’ll take a look at ten small cars that do the job just as well as larger cars and SUVs -- but with key small-car advantages. They’re less expensive, they get better gas mileage, and they’re easier to drive than bigger cars.     Ten Small Cars You Can Live With Looking for a small car that’s capable of accomplishing big feats? Look no further. From the Audi A3 to the Volkswagen Jetta, we’ve found ten cars that can do just as much as larger cars and SUVs, with less cost and better fuel economy. Oh, and best of all, they’re a blast to drive. READ NOW   Test Drive: 2014 Suzuki Burgman 200 Speaking of small, our reviewer sums up the new 2014 Suzuki Burgman 200 as “small package, big fun.” With a starting price of around $4,999-- nearly $3,000 less than the 400cc, and $6,000 less than the 650, the Burgman offers many of the features found on larger models, like ABS brakes and lockable storage. READ NOW   10 Great Ways to Stay Sane on the Road Daily commute got you down? Good news. You’re not alone. In today’s fast paced world, getting to and from work can sometimes be more difficult than work itself. In an effort to make your daily commute more enjoyable, our resident tech expert, Jeremy Laukkonen, takes a look at ten ways to help you keep your sanity while on the road. READ NOW   Learn to Read! (Your Warranty) Vehicle warranties can be tricky. What’s covered? What’s not covered? Most folks have many questions that can only be answered by reading the fine print within their warranty documentation. Our Jonathan Gromer takes a look at how to best understand the finer details of your warranty coverage. READ NOW   ADVERTISEMENT Featured Articles Hybrid Cars: Top 5 2014 Hybrid Car Fuel Misers Mustangs: New 2015 Ford Mustang to Feature SYNC 911 Enhancements Trucks: The 2014 Honda Ridgeline Classic Motorcycles: Motorcycle Mechanics – Removing Fairings, Fuel Tanks and Seats Used Cars: IIHS Recommends Safe Cars for Teenagers More from About.com Sign up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! Want More From About.com? Check out our social channels tailored to every interest! Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Auto & Wheels newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 Privacy Policy © 2014 About.com