| The class of economy cars or compact cars | | | | listing of top economy cars compared to the |
| essentially refers to cars that are small, light and | | | | Honda Civic, Honda Fit and Mazda6 which are all |
| are relatively inexpensive to buy. These cars | | | | extremely stylish and provide great performance. |
| because of their smaller interiors are mostly | | | | However, the Corolla for all its conservative |
| preferred by people buying cars for the first time, | | | | appearance is one of the most dependable |
| single owners or couples. However, even these | | | | models in the market. The 2009 Toyota Corolla |
| economy cars are specially designed and are not | | | | XRS does not go in for too many improvisations, |
| just smaller versions of the bigger luxury cars. | | | | but continues to provide its users good value for |
| We mention here some eagerly awaited cars for | | | | their money. |
| 2009. | | | | Nissan Maxima |
| Honda Civic and Honda Fit | | | | The Nissan Maxima was one of the leading |
| The Honda Civic is popular among consumers and | | | | models in the near-luxury segment and the 2009 |
| critics alike. In fact, the Consumer Guide's editors | | | | Nissan Maxima hopes to regain that spot once |
| had named the 2008 Honda Civic as one of the | | | | again. The Maxima has been completely |
| best buys among economy cars. Obviously with | | | | redesigned, giving it a more sporty look and in |
| such success, the 2009 Honda Civic is not going | | | | fact, is being touted as the new four-door sports |
| to have too many changes made to it. Whatever | | | | car. For young college students on to their first |
| the changes, the aim will be to refine the existing | | | | jobs, the 2009 Nissan Maxima could prove to be |
| features rather than reinvent anything. Also, the | | | | a major attraction. |
| Honda Fit has received a very good reception | | | | Mitsubishi Lancer GTS |
| because of its great fuel efficiency and smart | | | | The Mitsubishi Lancer has continued to improve |
| packaging. The 2009 Honda Fit is expected to | | | | both in terms of technology and performance, |
| come in with even better fuel efficiency and | | | | resulting in slightly higher prices. With extremely |
| improved features. | | | | good fuel economy, the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer |
| Mazda 6 | | | | GTS gives a powerful driving experience at a |
| The 2009 Mazda 6 has loads of improvement | | | | reasonable price. |
| over its predecessor and has combined great | | | | Chevrolet Aveo |
| ease of driving with great style and use of very | | | | The 2009 Chevrolet Aveo comes with quite a |
| high-quality materials. Though a small car, it offers | | | | few positive facelifts including new headlights, tail |
| plenty of interior and trunk space in contrast to | | | | lamps, front grille and rear spoiler. The interior too |
| many of the same cars in the market. | | | | has been well designed with quality material and its |
| Toyota Corolla XRS | | | | specifications match up to the best of them. |
| Some consider the Corolla as a slight misfit in the | | | | |