Luxury Small Cars

[swisstoni]

Are there such things?
I've been considering a s/h daily runabout but don't want to feel like I'm in a utility vehicle. I suppose Mini is the obvious answer but I don't like em that much tbh.

[mikey k]

Aston Martin Cygnet

[Monty Python]

Mercedes A class/Audi A1/Audi A3/Volvo V40

[Bayerischer]

Walked past a very plush looking Audi A1 this morning

[trickywoo]

swisstoni said:

Are there such things?

Its an age old question and the answer is no.

Small generally limits packaging options but its more down to what the market will pay and margins to be made that limits manufacturers desire to make such things.

I suppose the nearest you might get to it is a heavily optioned Audi A1.

Edited to add I just configured a 1.4 A1 to £30k without ticking all of the options

Edited by trickywoo on Wednesday 7th October 13:42

[anonymous-user]

mini goodman edition.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/mini/mini-goodwo...

[hornetrider]

Alfa.

[tomsugden]

Someone ticked a lot of options on my Audi S1, and it's a very nice place to be.

[Triumph Man]

swisstoni said:

Are there such things?
I've been considering a s/h daily runabout but don't want to feel like I'm in a utility vehicle. I suppose Mini is the obvious answer but I don't like em that much tbh.

The old MINI Goodwood looks quite nice.

[thelawnet1]

Mercedes SLK (considerably smaller than an A-Class).

Also Z4, TT.

[300bhp/ton]

swisstoni said:

Are there such things?
I've been considering a s/h daily runabout but don't want to feel like I'm in a utility vehicle. I suppose Mini is the obvious answer but I don't like em that much tbh.

I guess this will depend how you define luxury. Modern small cars can certainly be well specced, so I have no idea how you think they would be like a utility vehicle. In fact even things like vans can be well specced these days.

If it's luxury in a small package, then maybe it's worth looking at some older cars. Obviously they won't have latest in terms of funky gadgets, but that doesn't mean they aren't luxury.

A tidy Rover P6 3500 or Triumph 2.5Pi are still very nice places to sit.

[bristolracer]

Austin allegro Vanden Plas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4OxwDxXg5Q

Bat none of your le de dah audis or mercs have wood veneer picnic tables fitted in the back.

[LankyLegoHead]

tomsugden said:

Someone ticked a lot of options on my Audi S1, and it's a very nice place to be.

I took one of these out and I agree, they are much better than BMW/Mini's attempts in my opinion. Go like stink too.

[swisstoni]

What I'm talking about is all the stuff you expect on a barge (leather, satnav, aircon, soft close this, bluetooth that, etc, etc) in hatchback or similar format.

[mikey k]

swisstoni said:

What I'm talking about is all the stuff you expect on a barge (leather, satnav, aircon, soft close this, bluetooth that, etc, etc) in hatchback or similar format.

Like I said Cygnet

[tomsugden]

This is what someone has specced on mine. The only thing missing was cruise control, and I had that fitted.

PG3 Advanced Key 390.00 GBP
6Q5 Aluminium gear knob 130.00 GBP
4L6 Auto-dimming rear-view mirror 120.00 GBP
9VK BOSE® surround sound system 690.00 GBP
PAF Door mirrors - heated and folding 125.00 GBP
N3M Fine Nappa leather with S1 embossing 650.00 GBP
0TD Front and rear floor mats 60.00 GBP
6E3 Front centre armrest 125.00 GBP
4A3 Heated front seats 215.00 GBP
8N7 High-beam assist 100.00 GBP
UG4 Hill hold assist 65.00 GBP
3FB Open sky panoramic sunroof 695.00 GBP
7X4 Parking system plus, front and rear 595.00 GBP
4KF Privacy glass 290.00 GBP
WST quattro® exterior styling package 1,245.00 GBP
2PF 3-spoke leather S1 multi-function flat-bottomed steering wheel 250.00 GBP
QE1 Storage package 110.00 GBP
Q4Q Super sports seats 600.00 GBP
WB4 Technology package 1,495.00 GBP
CV1 18” x 7.5J ‘5 parallel spoke star S design’ matt black alloy wheels with 225/35
R18 tyres. Only with quattro® exterior styling package

[thelawnet1]

swisstoni said:

What I'm talking about is all the stuff you expect on a barge (leather, satnav, aircon, soft close this, bluetooth that, etc, etc) in hatchback or similar format.

You'll get most of that on Ford Focus now.

• Self parking
• Adaptive Cruise
• Lane Keep Assist
• Speed limit sign recognition
• Reverse camera
• Heated steering wheel
• Dual climate
• Electric start
• Heated seats
• Electric driver's seat
• Leather
• Auto lights with auto high beam

[Track Rod]

Renault 5 Monaco?

[Swanny87]

Lexus CT?

[trickywoo]

thelawnet1 said:

• Electric start

Thats epic. Last Focus I had the starting handle put my back out.