Is a subcompact car, such as a Hyundai Accent or Ford Fiesta (or similar) good for long road trips?

I've been widowed for 2 years. I'm a small person and I'm looking to trade in my current midsize car, which I shared with my late husband. He was a bit large so he would never fit in a subcompact car. I do not have any children, and nobody else lives with me. I rarely carry passengers. I take long road trips a couple times a year (such as driving up to 6 hours). Will these little cars make it on the interstate highway?

Sure they are - if they are in good shape. I drove from Delaware to Meat Cove in Nova Scotia in a Nissan Versa. It was rented and fairly new. It was a nice vehicle and never struggled on the grades even with me, my wife and a lot of camping equipment.

Modern compact cars are not like the old VW beetles and Ford Pintos of the old days. Modern overhead cam fuel injected four cylinder engines have quite a bit more power than the old iron, carbureted four bangers. The interiors are much nicer too - quieter and with less shaking (if you make sure your tires are well balanced.

Again, just make the car is in tip top shape and don't skimp on the tires. Buy good ones and have them rotated and rebalanced regularly. It makes a big difference.

BTW, Meat cove is a real town - I didn't make it up. It is at the northern tip of Nova Scotia on Cape Breton Island.

The car will last longer than you. When you feel tired, stop and rest. So long as the car is well maintained it will make long trips.

I would recommend the accent except for one thing - because it's low to the ground & has little insulation, the noise from driving on the road, and especially a freeway, is somewhat loud… I suggest you go to several dealers and test drive the accent, and a toyota corolla

They are not for inexperienced drivers. They do no hold up in a wreck. Remember also Most cars and SUVs get ok MPG on the road. Lincoln Towncars get around 25 on the highway.

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