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City Dweller: Drive These Top 10

Check out this list of the Top 10 vehicles for urbanites from Forbes

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(Newser) – City streets are tight, and the stop-and-go driving eats up over-priced gas. Then there’s the parking … if you can find it. Forbes says urbanites should consider one of these city-friendly rides:

  1. Audi A3: Handles well, loaded with safety features, tiny turning radius
  2. Mazda3: Great at dodging potholes, safe
  3. MINI Cooper: Easy to park, fuel-efficient, airbags galore

  1. Scion Xb: Roomy, has turn signals on your mirror for more visibility
  2. Honda Civic: A gas miser and agile little compact
  3. Hyundai Tucson: Nimble, loaded with bells and whistles
  4. Toyota Rav4: Tight turns, vehicle stability system makes quick moves safer
  5. Mitsubishi Outlander: Safety is key for this crossover
  6. Toyota Camry: When a little luxury is in order, handles well
  7. Honda CR-V: Plenty of standard amenities, cool gadgets

A Mini Cooper at the Chicago Auto Show.
A Mini Cooper at the Chicago Auto Show.   (Getty Images (by Event) Individuals)
This undated photo provided by Scion, shows the 2008 Scion xB. (AP Photo/Scion, Toyota/Wieck)
This undated photo provided by Scion, shows the 2008 Scion xB. (AP Photo/Scion, Toyota/Wieck)   (Associated Press)
South Korean models pose next to Japan automaker Honda's Civic 1.8 during a press day of the 2007 Seoul Motor Show. The Civic is a great car for city driving, says Forbes magazine.
South Korean models pose next to Japan automaker Honda's Civic 1.8 during a press day of the 2007 Seoul Motor Show. The Civic is a great car for city driving, says Forbes magazine.   (Associated Press)
Audi's new A3 Cabriolet car is seen during a ceremony at the start of its production in the Audi Hungaria plant in Gyoer, Hungary.
Audi's new A3 Cabriolet car is seen during a ceremony at the start of its production in the Audi Hungaria plant in Gyoer, Hungary.   (Associated Press)
The Mazda3
The Mazda3   (KRT Photos)
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