Econoboxes have often been characterized as bland, boring, and a struggle to drive as they usually feature a harsh and noisy ride, a list of standard features that could have been created by Henry Thoreau, and are more than lacking in the fun department.

Fortunately, the days of the boring sedan which can barely creep over steep hills are now over – car companies are realizing that there is value in providing the consumer with vehicles that sip fuel, have style, and – dare I say it – are actually fun to drive.