The best city car of 2012 needs to offer more than just low ownership costs. We are also looking for a car that’s easy to park in town, and doesn’t feel out of its depth on faster roads. A low price is no excuse for a manufacturer to skimp on safety equipment, either.

In fact, we expect our winner to come with many of the creature comforts you get in bigger, pricier cars. Our best city car of 2012 doesn’t have to offer a huge amount of interior space, but a stylish and usable cabin is important.

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