What is the Range of Small Cars?
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The range of small cars includes sedans, jeeps, micro cars, light passenger vehicles, light trucks, small automatic transmission cars, three-wheeled cars, etc. Small cars, also known as A0-class cars, refer to vehicles with a total mass not exceeding 4.5 tons, seating capacity (including the driver) not exceeding 9 people, or a vehicle length under 6000mm. Typically, cars in this category have a wheelbase ranging between 2350mm and 2600mm, a body length between 3650mm and 4450mm, and an engine displacement between 1.0L and 1.5L. Representative examples of small cars include the Volkswagen POLO, Honda Fit, Chevrolet Sail, and Suzuki Swift. The C1 license is for small cars with manual transmission, while the C2 license is for small cars with automatic transmission. Holders of a C1 license can drive both manual and automatic transmission cars, whereas those with a C2 license are restricted to automatic transmission vehicles. If a C2 license holder wishes to drive a C1 vehicle, they must obtain a C1 license through the appropriate examination process.
I've always driven small cars for commuting, and I think the range of small cars is quite broad. It mainly includes compact hatchbacks like the Volkswagen Golf or Honda Fit, which are super agile in the city and easy to park; small sedans like the Toyota Corolla, perfect for daily commuting, fuel-efficient and practical; small SUVs such as the Honda XR-V or Nissan Qashqai, with slightly higher ground clearance and better adaptability to road conditions; don’t forget urban microcars like the Smart or Fiat 500, super compact and ideal for congested streets; occasionally, you might see small MPVs like the Toyota Verso, offering slightly more space but still classified as small cars. Overall, they are mostly under four meters in length, with small displacement and easy handling, making them my top choice for commuting.
