I am very impressed by the engineering necessary to squeeze four seats, 11 airbags, toys like power windows and locks, and a working drivetrain
into such a small vehicle.
It's not exactly the most adept handler though; with that high ride height; and there is noticeable body roll and a slight bit of floppiness in direction changes — but the Splash remains stuck on track like cling wrap to itself in a way that inspires confidence
in such a small vehicle.
Its combined fuel economy of 23 mpg seems low
for such a small vehicle, and it lags behind the Mercedes - Benz GLA's 27 mpg and the BMW X1's 26 mpg.
In
such a small vehicle, a greater sense of urgency in steering response would have been appreciated, but the RS was nonetheless responsive and fairly direct in its action and ability to move about the road.
For
such a small vehicle, the Mini displays little to none of the nervousness that can plague other subcompacts at freeway speeds.
There is a lot of room inside for
such a small vehicle — it's 17 - cm shorter than the Patriot.
Though heavier and seemingly less engaging, the six does offer substantial power for
such a small vehicle — and a 5.3 - second 0 - to -60-mph time.
Compared to the outgoing model, the Mazda2 is sportier than before and offers a two - tone interior that is both comfortable and function for
such a small vehicle.
Interestingly, for
such a small vehicle, the Rondo can be ordered with seating for five or seven - passengers.
I appreciate the affordable price - point and the utility it offers for
such a small vehicle.
The V6 engine makes it a real gas guzzler for being
such a small vehicle.
The short gears of the Juke NISMO RS, of course, make the fuel economy lackluster for
such a small vehicle.
Space up front is rather excellent for
such a small vehicle, and head and legroom in the back seats is also quite impressive for the vehicle's size.
Rear seat space is likewise very good, surprisingly so for
such a small vehicle.
It just looks sportier and more athletic than rivals, and it manages to do so without looking cartoonishly pumped up for
such a small vehicle.
While admittedly our stomachs may have dropped a bit at the thought of being at such an immensely high altitude in
such a small vehicle, our fear just dissipated as soon as we left ground.