Amidst all the turmoil in the US auto industry I have decided to compile a short list of cars that, if offered in the US by any of the Big 3 would sell well and perhaps reverse their current state of affairs. Common to all three of the cars in this list, small, economical, good quality, safe, fun to drive, not made by the Big 3. I don’t want a giant truck or a car designed by accountants and built for fleet sales.
Honda Civic (UK)
1. Honda Civic 3 Door: Unfortunately, this vehicle is only available outside of the US. Apparently the major auto manufacturers don’t think that Americans want to buy sporty, economical and uber-convenient hatchbacks.
Subaru Imreza WRX
2. Subaru Impreza WRX: Unlike the Civic, this one is available in the US. Fortunately Subaru have seen the error of their ways in regards to the less than stellar performance of the 2008 model year and have made the 2009 WRX more like it’s predecessors. Only time will tell if it will maintain the iconic rally car status of years past. Unfortunately, the gas mileage is not all that impressive.
Audi A3
3. Audi A3: This is such a nice car! The only problem with this one is, of course, the price.
