Your Informed Guide to Cars:

 

 

Thinking about changing your car? Let Informed Women give you a snapshot of what cars are currently on the market…

 

OVERVIEW

 

Super-minis

 

A new generation of cars, these are ideal for city driving.

Fuel efficient, you’ll not waste valuable petrol when sitting in traffic.

They are relatively inexpensive to purchase, insure and run.

 

Good examples from the Super-Mini Range: Volkswagen Lupo ,Toyota Aygo, Citreon C1,and Smart ForTwo

 

Top Tip: Compare prices with the small family car range. You could be pleasantly surprised…

 

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Small Family Cars

 

The larger engine capacity and space makes small family cars a firm favourite.

There is good storage space for all your shopping, luggage or baby essentials.

 

Good examples from the Small Family Car Range: Honda Civic, Vauxhall Astra, Audi A3, and Renault Megane

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Family Cars

 

For years these have been the ‘Daddy’ of the family car, used to ferry the kids to football, dancing, swimming, and birthday parties – until the arrival of the Multi-People Carriers.

They are available in hatch-back and saloon options.

 

Good examples from the Family Car Range: Ford Mondeo, Volkswagen Passat, Alfa Romeo 156, and the Vauxhall Vectra

 

Top Tip: Check out the new BMW 5 Series range, with their new, extraordinary engine efficiency features.

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Estate Cars

 

The extra boot space may seem an obvious, however Top Gear demonstrated that an estate can pack as much into its boot as an SUV!

Fun to drive, comfortable, efficient, and even offer high performance options, but Estates just don’t look cool.

Good examples from the Estate Car Range: Mercedes E Class, BMW 5 Series, Honda Accord and Subaru Legacy

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Compact Executive Cars

 

These are high spec, high performance cars that are fun to drive and look fabulous.

Expect lots of funky features as standard, such as dual-zone climate control, larger alloys for better road grip, and cruise control.

Good examples from the Compact Executive Car Range: BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C Class, Audi A4, and the Alfa Romeo 159

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Executive Cars

Oozing with class, these are the preferred choice of business executives around the world.

They are guaranteed driving pleasure; imagine heated seats to warm you up on those chilly winter days!

 

 

Good examples from the Executive Car Range:  Lexus GS, Audi A6, Saab 9-5, and the BMW 5 series

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MPV’s

 

A god-send for anyone responsible for the school run, you can seat between 5 and 7 people comfortably, with ample room for all vital possessions.

Expect tables, cup-holders, and video screens in the head rests – ideal for banishing boredom on any long journey!

Good examples from the MPV family include: Vauxhaull Zafira, Ford Smax, Ford Galaxy, Renault Espace, Chrysler Voyager, and the VW Sharan

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The 4x4

 

If the thought of splashing into streams, climbing up the side of mountains and careering through the mud does not sound like your cup of tea, then the 4x4 is may not for you.

 

However , if you do happen to keep your 4x4 caged up in a city, take it out to the countryside every once and a while, and let it off the leash for some fun!

Good examples from the 4x4 Off Road Range include: The Land Rover Freelander, The Volvo XC90, Subaru Forrester, and the Mitsibushi Shogun.

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Cabriolet

 

Cabriolets are sex on wheels – it’s as simple as that. So pull back the the hood, stick sunglasses on, and turn up the tunes!

Depending on the model, rear seat space can be limited. If a passenger complains, gently remind them that style so often requires sacrafice!

Good examples of Cabriolets include:  Audi TT, Porsche Boxster, Mini Cooper, and a Mazda MX5

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Luxury

 

According to WhatCar.com, you cannot beat the Mercedes S-Class for top luxury on four wheels.

But here at Informed Women, we prefer the look, presence and power of the Bentley.

Examples of four-wheeled indulgence include: Lexus LS Saloon, Maserati Quattroporte Saloon, Bentley Azure Open, or a Rolls Royce Phantom

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