Rating of the best A-class cars in 2021

Many Europeans have long been known to prefer small city cars with low fuel consumption. But in our country, this class did not take root for various reasons, despite the fact that a few years ago there were noticeable prerequisites for its active implementation. Despite this, some domestic motorists still prefer small, economical city cars. It is for them that our rating of the best A-class cars for 2021 has been prepared. It includes only those cars that today can be bought new in the country's car dealerships. Among them are models of different price categories and with varying degrees of equipment.

Kia picanto

It is not surprising that this rather popular hatchback of a famous brand from South Korea was included in the list. It is famous for its traditional reliability and sufficient comfort. Despite its incredibly small size, the Kia Picanto has a fairly spacious interior. True, its trunk cannot be called roomy. The car has very modern equipment and has a sufficient number of safety and comfort options. It is available in several trim levels exclusively with front-wheel drive and gasoline engines. There are two motors: the first power unit with a volume of 1 liter has a capacity of only 67 horsepower, while the second, with a volume of 1.2 liters, can deliver power up to 84 liters. from. The car cannot be called very fast and powerful, but it does not need it. However, it is sold with both manual and automatic transmissions. The minimum cost of a car on the Russian market now starts at 1 million rubles.

Chevrolet spark

These machines have long been well known to many Russians. This year, the model has again become available new in domestic car dealerships. The small hatchback is famous for its excellent equipment. It even has side airbags and a lot of modern electronics, especially in expensive trim levels. Moreover, its interior is quite roomy and comfortable. Spark is perfect not only for daily commutes around the city, but even for fairly long journeys. True, you will have to refuse to transport large luggage - the trunk is small. Also, do not count on amazing driving performance, because the car is equipped with a 1.2-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of only 85 "horses". At the same time, it is equipped with an automatic transmission and has only front-wheel drive. And now such a car costs in the minimum configuration no more than 800,000 rubles or even a little cheaper.

Ravon R2

A small car from an Uzbek manufacturer has appeared on the Russian market to replace the once rather famous Daewoo Matiz. A car is still considered one of the cheapest in the country and costs less than 500,000 rubles in the minimum configuration. It has a very small dimensions and at the same time is distinguished by its maneuverability. The engine has a volume of 1.3 liters, and its power is only 85 horsepower. In this case, the car is available with an automatic transmission. It is available with front-wheel drive only. Despite such a low cost, the car is well equipped. It contains a minimum number of security systems, air conditioning, power windows and some other pleasant and useful options. The car is quite reliable and unpretentious, and its main drawback is considered to be weak body iron.

Smart fortwo

City mini car with excellent equipment and a high degree of safety. It also has an original and striking appearance. The car is so small that it can park in a very limited space. It has only rear-wheel drive and is equipped exclusively with a robotic gearbox. Smart Fortwo is sold with a 0.9 liter engine. Its capacity is 90 or 109 "horses". The machine is equipped with modern electronic assistants and safety options. It is quite comfortable for regular city trips, but practically unsuitable for long-distance routes. And its cost in the minimum configuration is just over 1 million rubles.

Mini cooper

The miniature hatchback is distinguished not only by its striking body design and often two-tone paintwork, but also by its excellent driving characteristics. Mini Cooper is equipped with a powerful enough power unit. It has a volume of 1.5 liters and runs on gasoline, while the power is 136 liters. The car is available exclusively with front-wheel drive. At the same time, there are versions with both a manual transmission and a robotic one. The car is famous for its high degree of safety. It is equipped with advanced electronic assistants and has many pleasant comfort options. The car is ideal not only for the city, but also for long journeys. And its cost in Russian car dealerships now starts from about 1,500,000 rubles. The disadvantages of a car often include expensive maintenance and some problems with electrical equipment.

It is almost impossible to add other models to the top of the best A-class cars for our country, because many of the previously popular cars of this class have left the Russian market or have ceased to be in demand in Russia. In addition, such cars are now practically not in demand in our country, since Russians, in spite of everything, prefer larger vehicles.

Now you know which A-class cars were the best in 2021 in Russia. Do you like small cars? Why do you think such cars are unpopular in our country? Have you ever owned a car like this? If you have questions or want to share an interesting opinion on the topic, write in the comments.