Top 5 Surprisingly Good Cars of 2012

Everyone knows that the best cars are made by the biggest and most famous dealerships, Ferrari, Nissan, and Mustang.

But these ‘best’ cars come with a hefty price tag, one that puts them well outside of the budgets of most people.

On the other hand, there are plenty of cars that come from less famous, or less well regarded dealerships, that actually have a lot of merit.

These cars are unfairly passed over for models from more famous producers.

Despite their reputation, many of them can be very good purchases. If you are looking to buy a car that will last you a long time, that will perform well, and that looks good, don’t worry too much about the label, step outside the box and consider someone of these cars, the top five surprisingly good cars of 2012.

First off, number five, the Dacia Duster. A large and very comfortable SUV, this car has a good feel, and is easy on the eyes. Best of all is the £8,995 price tag. This is a very reasonably priced SUV for the shopper on a budget, don’t be put off by the name.

Next, number four, the Mazda 5. This is a much unrated car, despite that it comes from a relatively well known car manufacturer. Though it hasn’t received the attention of some of Mazda’s other models, it is definitely worth a look.

This is very compact minivan provides all the comforts and advantages of a minivan, but on a smaller, more convenient scale.

The advantage to a lesser known dealership is the room for customization and personalization. Some people find it distasteful to tamper with famous car models, but find they have fewer reservations about less popular brands. Push the boat out, consider customized wheels or paint jobs, anything to make these cars more comfortable and pleasurable for you to drive. With this in mind, now onto number three.

Kia Rio 1.1D ISG: This car offers many benefits over its less well known competitors, but foremost is its fuel efficiency. This car has better miles to the gallon than most hybrids, and for a far smaller cost.

Number two also has a definite fuel efficiency advantage. Toyota Camry Hybrid, has one of the best miles of the gallon of any hybrid, and since it’s a hybrid, that means is very very low. This car is an excellent choice to run on a budget.

Chevrolet Sonic.  An extremely good value small car. This car is perfect for the busy urbanite who just needs a car to do all the necessary chores that make up city life.

Comfortable, affordable, and very easy to drive, this car is 2012 most surprisingly good vehicle.

These less well known cars have a much better bang for your buck than you might think, don’t count them out before you try them.

If you are considering buying another car, whether it’s one of the above models or not, don’t forget about insurance for more than one car. Multi-car insurance can give you a much cheaper and more affordable insurance package than insuring each car separately.