Cars "A" class - list, reviews, photos and prices

As you know, all cars are divided into classes - "A", "B", "C" and so on. The class defines the dimensions of the car body. Compact “A” class cars, which are often called ladies' cars or compact city hatchbacks, are very popular now.

Each manufacturer has its own criteria, but in general, the “A” class is characterized by small sizes - the length rarely exceeds 3.6 metersand the width 1.6 meters.

Such cars are designed for 4 passengers, although some models are considered five-seater, it is not known, however, how 5 people can fit in such a small car. Rear passengers will not experience any comfort.

Another characteristic feature of the “A” class is the small capacity of the trunk. You can just forget about the trunk. If you need to translate something voluminous, you will have to drop the rear passengers and fold the seats.

Let's look at the most popular representatives of the “A” class.

Daewoo-Hue - the most affordable car according to the results of recent years. The cost ranges from 250 to 340 thousand. Engine size - 0.8-1 liter, power 51-64 horsepower. The car as a whole is good and reliable, just what you need to move around the city, although the build quality is also not at the highest level.

Chery qq - Chinese micro hatchback, also very popular due to its low cost - 240-260 thousand. Comes with petrol engines of 0,8 and 1,1 liters and with a capacity of 52-68 horsepower.

Hyundai i10 - Korean hatchback, which in Russia is represented by models of 2010-2013, although at the beginning of 2014 it underwent a complete restyling. The cost starts from 380 thousand. The characteristics are quite worthy for the “A” class - 1,1-1,2 liter engines with power from 66 to 85 hp. Built on the basis of Hyundai Getz.

Approximately the same characteristics have another ladies' car Chevrolet Spark, but it will cost more - from 400 to 500 thousand. By the way, Spark was recognized as one of the most popular cars in Russia in 2012-2013.

Let out "A" class and Italians, their FIAT Panda - city mini-van - a vivid example of this. It will also cost 400-450 thousand, depending on the characteristics: 1,1 and 1,2 liter engines with a capacity of 54 and 60 hp, are available both with a manual gearbox and a robotic one.

Citycar from Volkswagen - Volkswagen up! - This is already a German micro hatchback, which costs from 300 thousand. It comes with engines of 1,2 and 1,3 liters, with automatic or mechanics, develops power of 60 and 75 horses, respectively.

As you can see, the characteristics of class “A” hatchbacks are generally similar - small engines, the power of which does not exceed 100 horsepower. You can also pay attention to the following machines:

• Citroen C1 and C2;
• Ford Ka;
• Suzuki Splash;
• Peugeot 1007 and 107;
• Skoda Citigo;
• Daihatsu Sonica;
• Great Wall Peri;
• Hafei Brio?
• WORLD Flyer II.

The most famous Russian-made Class A hatchback is OKA, SeAZ 2011, which was produced in Serpukhov until 1111.

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