On the secondary market, with a budget of up to $10,000, you can find a car that will be convenient in the city and suitable for occasional highway trips. Autoportal experts' selection includes three passenger cars and two compact crossovers with practical bodies and common engines.
Cars up to $10,000 for city and highway: five options
The models differ in size and design, so the choice depends on needs for space, ground clearance and maneuverability.
1. Volkswagen Passat B7
The Volkswagen Passat B7 is suitable for those who value a spacious interior and comfort on the highway. The model is available as a sedan and as the Variant wagon. Among the options in the source, the 2.0-liter TDI diesel is highlighted, designed for a long range.
2. Mazda 6
The Mazda 6 of the GH generation after the facelift or the early GJ combines a roomy body with precise handling. For the city and suburban trips, the source recommends naturally aspirated gasoline engines of 2.0 and 2.5 liters.
3. Skoda Octavia A5 FL
The Skoda Octavia A5 FL was offered as a liftback and as the Combi wagon. The liftback has a large tailgate together with the rear window, which makes loading easier. The 1.6 MPI gasoline engine is described in the source as suitable for installing an LPG system.
4. Nissan Qashqai J10
The first-generation Nissan Qashqai after the facelift has compact dimensions and a ground clearance of about 200 mm. It was offered with 1.6 and 2.0-liter gasoline engines, and the front-wheel-drive versions are aimed primarily at urban use.
5. Mitsubishi ASX
The Mitsubishi ASX is more compact than the Mitsubishi Outlander, on whose basis it was created. The selection highlights naturally aspirated 1.6 and 2.0-liter engines. The high seating position and good visibility make operation easier in the city and on uneven road sections.
"For the city with irregular highway trips, it is worth looking for a balance between compact dimensions, practicality and comfort," notes the author of the selection, Oleksii Astapov.
