City car

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What is a city car?

A city car is a small, compact vehicle designed for efficient urban driving.

They're usually small, which makes it easy to drive down tight streets, and they make light work of parking in tight spaces.

They usually offer lower fuel consumption and are ideal for short-distance commutes and crowded city environments.

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What is a grand tourer?

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What is an estate car?

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What is an SUV?

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