When you buy a car, you will be spending a lot of time behind the wheel, so it is only natural that you want the experience to be comfortable for yourself and the other occupants of the car.
The process of buying new or used cars can be very stressful. It gets even harder when you're trying to figure out if the car of your choice is comfortable and right for your needs. This is why credible information that sorts out comfortable cars is very valuable. Today, the abundance of reputable car review sites means car buyers are more informed and cannot be easily swayed into making bad decisions.
To save you a few trips to the chiropractic and help steer you in the right direction, we've compiled a list of 15 cars to avoid if you want a comfortable ride.
15 The 2011 Nissan Juke Offers No Poise Or Ride Comfort
The Nissan Juke looks aggressive and mean, and this extends to the experience of driving the car. Driving the Juke requires a willingness to feel every bump on the road while been cramped inside a vehicle that can barely fit two adults. The duke is also not ideal for anyone over six feet, and its rear seats are only suitable for kids.
14 The 2015 Scion IQ Is No Driver's Car
The Scion IQ is a tiny car that feels out of place on the freeway. Its short wheelbase and subpar steering mean you need constant attention and a firm grip to keep the car in lane anytime you are on the road. You will be better off with other practical and comfortable small cars that are far superior to the Scion IQ.
13 It Is A Harsh Ride In The 2015 Smart ForTwo
This two-passenger car is plagued with a myriad of problems that make it impossible for a driver to get comfortable in it. Its faults range from a clunky gear that makes gear changes a nightmare to its suspect acceleration. The car’s size and subpar glazing mean road noise is always a problem and this will become a major issue if you are on a long trip in the car.
12 The 2016 Mitsubishi I-Miev Gives Little Thought To Passenger Comfort
It is one of the first electric cars to give thousands of people a novel electric driving experience, but it’s not a comfortable car to drive. The car has a raised floor which makes it almost impossible for anyone in the car to find a comfortable sitting position. Also, the steering offers little grip, which means you don’t want to be in an emergency while driving the I-Miev.
11 The 2016 Buick Cascada Lets You Down With Its Outdated Technology
The Buick Cascada is a good looking car and you will naturally expect it to be comfortably laid out and equipped with up to date technology. You will be disappointed. The car has poor handling, a confusing navigation interface, and car technology lacking standard features that you will find in other convertibles of its generation. If you are looking for modern comforts, the Cascada will let you down.
10 The 2017 Ford Fiesta ST Is Riddled With Flaws
The 2017 Ford Fiesta faces the flawed performance issues and questionable creature comforts that tend to plague small cars. The car’s front seats are too high and offer little support, and also, its lax suspension means you will feel every bump on rough surfaces. However, the 2018 Ford Fiesta is more comfortable, and it rectifies the issues with the 2017 model.
9 Driving Can Get Awkward In The 2018 Ford 500L
The designers of the 2018 Fiat 500l didn’t seem to give any consideration to the driver of the car. The front seats are uncomfortable, and it is impossible to find a comfortable driving position that will let you see the road and still keep an eye on the car’s instruments. The car falls way short in the area of making a driver comfortable and you will better off getting another vehicle.
8 The 2018 Toyota Yaris Demands Too Many Sacrifices
The 2018 Yaris is a car that can fit into any parking space and it is quite affordable, but these perks come with some tradeoffs. The car is loud, its steering is so tiny it makes driving very uncomfortable, and its 4-speed automatic gear is a confusing mess. The car is also barely big enough to fit two adults and there are other bigger and more practical hatchbacks.
7 The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Treats Comfort As An Afterthought
The only positive about the 2018 Outlander Sport is affordability, and even this is questionable. There are other affordable and comfortable SUVs on the market that make quality driving experience a priority. The 2018 Outlander has a loud engine, uncomfortable front and rear seats, a cheap interior, and ride quality that can only be described as disappointing. The 2018 Outlander is cheap and everything about it reflects that.
6 The 2018 Dodge Journey Falls Short As A Family Car
You would expect a car marketed as a family car to be quiet, roomy, comfortable, and packed full of safety tech. The 2018 Dodge Journey is none of these. The Dodge Journey may have seven seats but it still manages to feel cramped, and its paucity of advanced safety gear makes it difficult to recommend it as an ideal family car.
5 Driving The 2019 Nissan Versa Is A Chore
The 2019 Nissan Versa is an ungainly car with miserly power output and little crosswind stability that makes it a chore to keep the car stable anytime you are driving at high speeds. It is also a confusing car to use. It is a 2019 car that comes with manually-operated windows and door locks and it’s no surprise that it is one of the lowest-rated cars out there.
4 The 2019 Mini Cooper Is All About Nostalgic Style With Little Substance
The Mini Cooper is the flag bearer for British hatchbacks, but the 2019 model is doing a poor job. The vehicle looks sporty and very British, but it is anything but practical.
The 2019 Cooper has an unreliable engine, a faulty transmission system, and insufficient space to make full-grown adult passengers comfortable.
3 Driving The 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage Can Get Scary
It speaks volumes that the 2019 Mirage has one of the lowest ratings among new cars of 2019. The car has a small engine with average power output, it is loud, and its soft suspension means driving on rough roads is anything but comfortable. Poor build quality means the car has terrible handling and it gets scary when you are in the Mirage at high speeds on the highway.
2 It Gets Bumpy In The 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan
The 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan is simply a terrible vehicle. It is a minivan and you would expect it to ferry you and your family comfortably and with assurances of safety. But the Grand Caravan has a soft suspension that makes you feel the slightest bump on the road, and it has one of the lowest safety scores of all vehicles.
1 It Is An Uncomfortable Slow Ride In The 2019 Chevrolet Spark
The 2019 Chevrolet Spark is a pint-sized car with the speed of a snail and limited passenger comfort. It has four seats with little legroom for each passenger and it is improbable to squeeze any adult into its rear seats. The Spark has few creature comforts and its questionable suspension means driving on bumpy roads can be a very rough experience.
Sources: CarConnection.com, Edmunds, DriverMag.com, Autocar.com, Caranddriver.com