We’ve all seen those toy cars that instantly turn everyone’s heads on the road. While they’ve been quite the fad for decades, automobile brands are still competing with the sleek design and futuristic approach of being eco-friendly. If you’re a motor-enthusiast and browsing through compact car brands, look no further. This article lists out the top small car brands that have under their belt everything from the classics to all-electric microcars that will leave you intrigued.

MINI
This brand’s very first car, Classic Mini Cooper 997, was created in 1961, which came out a winner on race rally shortly after hitting the roads. Originally, the car was designed to be made only for the masses, but it was later altered with a powerful engine and larger breaks. It was known for its craftsmanship, but the contrasting roofs are still a statement mark of the Cooper.

Volkswagen
Volkswagen didn’t pick up sales in the country initially, given the Nazi connection, but sales started looking good after an ad agency campaigned the Beetle’s size as an advantage to drive around the city. In fact, Volkswagen became a top small car brand and broke the long-standing record of Ford’s Model T with the production of over 15 million models. While we still recall the brand for its iconic creation, a recent invention of a compact city car Up created quite the buzz. In 2017, the Up was made available in multiple powertrain options, including electric.

Ford
Model T by Ford was first introduced in 1908, and it saw the longest production run in automobile history. From 1908 to 1927, Ford produced over 15 million Model Ts. Half the country was driving Ford in 1923 and continued to do so until Volkswagen broke its record with Beetle in 1972. While model T is vintage, Ford’s hatchbacks that dominated the market include Aspire, Fiesta, and Focus.

FIAT
While Fiat boasts of many compact cars, FIAT® 500e is, hands down, the most popular one. The sub-compact car is perfect to drive in a crowded city and could easily fit into a tight parking spot. Fiat has created many versions of 500 with sleek designs and a range of engines to suit different tastes, budgets, and needs, and the FIAT® 124 Spider is another compact convertible that has our heart.

Chevrolet
Chevrolet boasts of the strongest portfolio in the automobile industry, and in 1963, one of every ten cars sold in the country was by this top small car brand. While Chevrolet’s history in our country is deep rooted, the brand’s small car that’s instantly recognizable is the Spark. It was and still is a car made for the masses and delivers its purpose of easy and cost-effective transportation.