{"id":13,"date":"2014-12-18T11:07:39","date_gmt":"2014-12-18T11:07:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leasecar.uk\/blog\/?p=13"},"modified":"2024-09-17T12:27:02","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T11:27:02","slug":"4-reasons-you-should-consider-a-compact-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leasecar.uk\/blog\/4-reasons-you-should-consider-a-compact-car\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Reasons you should consider a Compact Car"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Britain’s\n roads are home to a multitude of different car types. From the mighty \nSUV through to the nimble supermini, the range of vehicles available on \nthe British Isles is one of the finest in the world. With car sales \nincreasing and 2013 sales being at nearly 2.3 m<\/a>, there’s no sign of this motoring diversity changing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those considering leasing a car can benefit from this plethora of \nroad bound possibilities without any of the high upfront costs \nassociated with them. But with so many brand new cars just waiting to be\n leased, it can often feel like you’re spoilt for choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whilst the sleek luxury of a saloon, or the speedy punch of a coup\u00c3\u00a9 \nmay be what many people set their leasing sights on, why not spare a \nthought for the humble compact car? These vehicles, which are built with\n the city scape in mind, offer many of the features previously \nassociated with higher end cars with some added extra benefits as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve chosen four reasons why, before setting your heart on an \nelephantine SUV, you may wish to consider a smaller portion of motoring \nbliss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More high end brands are releasing compacts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Previously,\n the compact car market was a world reserved for practical, no-frill \nFords and environmentally friendly Toyotas. However, this has all \nchanged.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps this can best be seen with the release of the BMW 1 \nSeries, their hatchback solution in 2007. With the introduction of this \nluxury solution to the compact market, the demand for higher quality \ninterior and classier cuts has forced the hand of many manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s not uncommon to see the same technology and build quality now in\n cars with their hearts in the city. The Audi A3 hatchback provides a \nworthy compact adversary with the same German quality, as does the \nVolkswagen Golf. Even looking towards compact stalwart the Ford Focus, \nyou’ll find it teched up to the 9’s with top of the range gadgetry such \nas their Ford SYNC infotainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep those road costs low<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The big trend for both road users and car makers is keeping road \ncosts down. Whilst at the time of writing gas prices are at a surprising\n low, history would suggest that these costs are set to rise up even \nfurther. Not only this, but there has been a far greater effort by both \nindividuals and the government to encourage more environmentally \nfriendly cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this in mind, a compact car is a particularly appealing option. \nFor those who are concerned with road license fee, commonly referred to \nas road tax, many smaller cars are exempt from these costs or benefit \nfrom a vast reduction to their gas guzzling larger siblings. Not only \nthis, but new developments such as Volkswagen\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Bluemotion mean that \nhatchbacks and estates are becoming much more energy efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nowadays, a poor mileage for a compact is in the high 30s, whereas \nmost drivers can expect anywhere up to 70 miles per gallon from a diesel\n powered machine. This makes compact cars some of the most efficient \nvehicles around. If you consider that many of the most popular compact \ncars are available in hybrid<\/a> or even electric powered forms, those roads costs will continue to tumble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They’re not just built for city driving<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With the burgeoning supermini class also pushing on further towards \nthe posh end of automotive choices, compact cars are becoming less about\n the city and more for driving in general. Vehicles such as the Fiat 500\n have seen the supermini market redefine itself as an affordable but \nfashionable choice, where previously they were seen as merely a low cost\n option for those taking short drives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The increased demand for performance in the compact market began with\n the birth of the hot hatchback class in the early 00s. Here was a new \nrange of compact vehicles that provided high performance in a small, \nmore practical package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whilst hot hatches are still on the market in the form of the Ford \nFocus ST and Honda Civic Type R, much of the attitude shift to compacts \nas performance vehicles has been seen across the board. Nearly all \ncompact cars you find are now released with a variety of performance \nbased engines, as well as low fuel costs and energy efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, perhaps the greatest strength of a compact car nowadays is \nthat they offer such a broad selection of engine and style choices, that\n there is a car suited to every driver’s needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Better Maneuverability<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A car class advantage that has been as reliable as the British rain \nis the incredible maneuverability and handling that a compact offers. \nWith the standard increase in power, manufacturers haven’t scrimped on \nthe class defining features, and this is what makes compacts a smart \nchoice for both in and out of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whilst the current rise in SUVs and crossover utility vehicles may \nmake the larger car a fashionable choice for those seeking a little more\n luxury and space, it comes to a halt in the parking department. The \nlarge off road style car shapes may have an air of spacious calm to \nthem, but it’s fair to say they’re not the best equipped for navigating \nthe narrow alleys and streets of a city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The convenience offered by compact cars in this regard is where they \nreally come into their own. This is the bread and butter of the \nhatchback and estate industry, where you’ll find smooth handling and \ntight turning circles come as standard, making light work of parking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Considering a Compact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here at Central Contracts, we feel that the compact is often an \nunderrated class of vehicles. Although the explosion in varying classes \nof vehicle have meant there’s more choice than ever for savvy car lease \nsearchers, the compact car can not only provide practicality, but also \nsome of the best vehicles available on the market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Britain’s roads are home to a multitude of different car types. From the mighty SUV through to the nimble supermini, the range of vehicles available on the British Isles is one of the finest in the world. 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