City Car
A city car is a very small car designed for urban use, easy to park and economical in traffic.
What is City Car?
It belongs to the A segment in the European classification. A short length and tight turning circle make it easy to park. Many are now offered as electric versions. Electric city cars suit short daily trips with charging at home.
How it works
A compact body and small engine or motor keep weight, consumption and price low.
Why it matters for your car
Space for luggage and rear passengers is limited. Longer motorway trips can be noisier and more tiring than in larger cars.
Other terms
- A-Pillar
- Asymmetric Tyres
- Brake Shoe
- Cold Cranking Amps (CCA)
- EGR Cooler
- Engine Rebuild (Engine Overhaul)
- Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme)
- EVAP System
- Exhaust Resonator
- Four-Wheel Drive (4WD, 4×4)
- Fuel Contamination
- Green Card (International Motor Insurance)
- Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS)
- Matrix LED Headlights
- Open Differential
- Oscilloscope
- Paint Oxidation (Faded Paint)
- Roof Rack (Roof Bars)
- Threshold Braking
- Track Day