Top 10 Best & Worst Chick Cars
Most small cars are often associated with women. Whether it's subcompacts or convertibles, their diminutive size and/or lack of aggressiveness seem to appeal to female drivers in particular.True or not, we can tell you for a fact that women also like larger vehicles, especially when we have a family to haul around. SUVs and crossovers attract a fair share of ladies -- and not just soccer moms!
A quick survey of friends, family members, and Auto123.com employees has helped us put together these lists of the top 5 best and the top 5 worst chick cars. Fortunately, most of the models in the latter category have gone the way of the dodo.
Top 5 Best Chick Cars
1. Fiat 500
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Arguably the ultimate expression of feminity, and the best example of a chick car, the tiny Fiat 500 is all cute and curvy, not to mention infinitely customizable.
2. Volkswagen Beetle
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As either a coupe or cabriolet, the Beetle has long been associated with women. Just think about the flower vase integrated into the dash. Having said that, you'd be surprised by the number of guys we've spotted driving one...
3. Mazda MX-5
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Of course, any list of top chick cars has to include the MX-5 (Miata). In reality, though, men are just as attracted to this spirited little roadster. No wonder it's the bestselling two-seat convertible!
4. Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
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The Evoque is one of many crossovers that appeal to women, none more famous than Victoria Beckham. Luxury, safety, room, styling, and reliability all combine to meet the needs of posh moms everywhere. It's also great for a shopping spree at high-end boutiques... or just a weekend getaway with the girls!
5. Nissan Rogue
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The Rogue delivers the Murano's sexy character in a smaller, friendlier package. Curvy lines and pleasant driving dynamics make it a big draw among women.
Top 5 Worst Chick Cars
1. Pontiac Firefly/Geo Metro
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A horror from the early '90s, the Metro was made even more awful with the convertible variant that emphasized the RC looks tenfold. Admittedly, an Auto123.com staffer once owned a ’95 Firefly/Suzuki Swift, but it proved a little more attractive and reliable than its predecessor.
2. Ford Aspire/Ford Festiva
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This car's styling, equipment, and performance could be best described as blah, blah, blah, respectively. No wonder history prefers to forget about it, especially in rosy red livery. Great modern subcompacts like the new Fiesta have helped turn the page completely.
3. Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
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The first generation was outstanding, but alas, the Eclipse Spyder kept getting worse from there. The excessively tight passenger quarters further slammed the “chick car” label onto its off-putting convertible body.
4. Honda Fit She’s
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Customization is nice, but this is clearly overdoing it. How could the sensible folks at Honda Japan turn the lovely Fit into the laughable She's? News flash: Just because a car is pink and sparkles doesn't mean it'll attract women. Thank God we won't be seeing it in Canada -- or will we?
5. Dodge Neon
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Everybody knows someone who used to drive a Neon, whose spectacular rise to fame in the '90s was only matched by its rapid demise. While not too shabby at first glance, the Neon lacked a major design attribute: reliability.
