The good, the bad, and the Econ button The Civic's strongest attributes used to be
its zippy handling and peppy engine.
We actually rather liked the xB's peppy acceleration and
zippy handling provided by the TRD lowering springs, but the xB isn't a performance car.
But the standard for the brand is still the diminutive two - door Hardtop, with
its zippy handling and BMW build quality that have energized a new generation of fans.
Version 3.0 of the Mini Cooper is no longer all that miniature, but
the zippy handling remains.
Some of the newest competitors offer smoother and quieter rides,
zippier handling, richer interior trim, more widely available safety features, and better gas mileage.
Not exact matches
Each car type
handles differently but all are fun to race, from the
zippy light buggies that get crazy air time on jump to massive trucks that steamroll the competition.
Fuel economy could be better, but comfortable,
zippy,
handles well, way more front - end pep than our old A6 wagon.
Great performance, surprising gas mileage,
handles extremely well,
zippy and just a blast to drive.
Space for kids and groceries,
zippy acceleration and tight
handling are my favorite features, but the good mileage and rear sliding doors are pretty great, too.
I feel very safe in the vehicle, it gets great gas mileage, it is responsive and
zippy, easy to
handle, and very comfortable.
It has a pretty
zippy engine and
handles well.
2015 MINI Cooper Countryman White FWD 6 - Speed Manual with Overdrive 1.6 L I4 DOHC 16V 34/27 Highway / City MPG Awards: * ALG Residual Value Awards * 2015 IIHS Top Safety Pick Reviews: * Sharp
handling for a crossover, impressive rear seat room, fuel - efficient engines,
zippy performance from S and JCW models, highly customizable.
This
zippy little British sports car offers a supercharged four - cylinder engine and great
handling.
The steering was particularly responsive, it
handled corners beautifully and the transmission was positively
zippy.
The Prius PHEV is maybe a second or two less
zippy to 60 mph than a Chevy Volt and does not
handle as sharply either.
The car has a ride
handling that is
zippy and fun even though a bit heavy (which is why I feel the mileage is not the best).
Thankfully, where the Sport does make up for the shortcomings of the base Elantra is in the ride and
handling department, with
zippy moves and minimal body roll in the corners.
The Miata's potion for emotion goes like this: Start with a 2 - seat roadster body that boasts the best
handling this side of a go kart, add a
zippy engine and rear - wheel drive, give it an attainable price, then let it set you free.
Comfortable interior (though the cup holders are truly miserable), nice
handling,
zippier than you might expect.
Usually such items are installed on sporty,
zippy cars that can
handle a curve.
The Good The 2016 Mazda CX - 3 impressed with
handling that delivers on its «sport - tuned» promise and a responsive Skyactiv powertrain that's more
zippy than its horsepower numbers would indicate.
Awards: * 2015 IIHS Top Safety Pick * ALG Residual Value Awards Reviews: * Sharp
handling for a crossover, impressive rear seat room, fuel - efficient engines,
zippy performance from S and JCW models, highly customizable.