The new Ford Fiesta which will be available at any North Carolina Ford Dealer once it is released stateside makes an excellent commuter car; affordable, small, fuel efficient, and comfortable. The Chevrolet Cobalt gets an estimated 37 mpg on the highway, which is amazing fuel economy. The Cobalt is available as a sedan or a coupe and both models can be found at Chevrolet Detroit or your local Chevrolet dealership.
Edmunds is a trusted automotive expert website and offers lots of tips and advice. They compiled a list of things that people need to have if they are in the market for a commuter car. If you are commuting you want to make sure you can fit in the first parking spot you come upon. The small exteriors available on models from Peoria VW definitely will make parking in the smallest spot a simple task. However, if you were driving a large vehicle, you could end up spending valuable time looking for a spot. The only reason you would need a larger sized vehicle would be if your job required frequent hauling capabilities.
If you are going to be sitting behind the wheel for hours and hours, you want to make sure that the seats are comfortable. Make sure you test the passenger and back seats as well; the members of your car pool will thank you later! Because everyone has a different definition of comfort, look for models that offer adjustable seat functions. Volvo is known for their power controlled fully adjustable seats, including side bolstering and adjustable lumbar support. The nice thing about power controls is that once you have adjusted the closeness to the pedals for your leg length, you can fine-tune the comfort of your seat while you are en route. The rear seats on newer model vehicles often have a valuable reclining feature and adjustable head rest. If you are opting to have heated seats, see if your desired vehicle comes with a seat cooling function as well.
The other rather important thing you need to check for is the cup holders and other storage nooks within the vehicle. Having a multi-compartment console or above-dash storage compartment really helps your vehicle stay organized. Bring your coffee cup with you when you are car shopping. There is nothing worse than having cup holders that are not functional or are the completely wrong size.
