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Back to school: 5 ideal city cars for the start of the new term

It won’t be long before the first bell rings this year, and for many parents, transport is a key issue.

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3' min read

Translated by AI
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3' min read

Translated by AI
Versione italiana

An ideal world: children walking to school – a maximum of 10 minutes’ walk – cycling in complete safety thanks to dedicated cycle lanes, taking just one bus without having to wake up two hours early and make four changes, or even travelling by school bus.

Real life: parents who become drivers to take their children to school, either because public transport is often inadequate or because the children are too young to go on their own (to avoid the risk of a cycling accident), because the journey from home to school does not fall within the concept of the ‘15-minute city’, or simply because the car is the only means of transport available.

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With the start of the new school term approaching – the so-called ‘back to school’ period – many parents are wondering what the best way is to take their children to school each morning.

Leaving aside microcars, which are becoming increasingly popular – and which, it should be noted, cannot be equated with a car, particularly when it comes to safety – let’s take a look at five models that are ideal for taking children to and from school.

Auto da città, 5 modelli pronti al back to school

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DR 1.0

Four seats in just 3.20 metres? It’s possible thanks to the DR 1.0. Based on the 2017 Chinese Chery eQ1, it’s a super-compact electric car ideal for urban use, given its range of just 210 km and power output limited to 61 cavalli. The rear seats aren’t suitable for very tall people, but they’re more than adequate for taking two children to school.

Fiat Panda

Hands up anyone who’s never been driven to school in a Fiat Panda, the quintessential second car for millions of Italians. Even today, it remains an ideal vehicle for the back-to-school season, thanks to its length of less than 3.70 metres, a cabin with space for up to five people, and a boot big enough for schoolbags and art portfolios. Under the bonnet, only the 65 cavalli 1.0-litre three-cylinder mild-hybrid engine remains. For more power, you’ll need to opt for the Grande Panda, which, as the name suggests, has become ‘Grande’ – over 20 centimetres longer. A difference that can make all the difference when you’re looking for a parking space 10 minutes before the school bell rings.

Mini Cooper 5-door

Want to travel to school in style? The 5-door Mini Cooper could be the right choice. In this version, the length increases to 4.04 metres, but the extra 16 cm compared to the 3-door model are more than made up for by the convenience of the rear doors. There’s a wide range of engines available, including the 1.5-litre three-cylinder in power outputs of 122 and 156 cavalli, or – for those who want to race to school (whilst always obeying the Highway Code, of course) – the 2.0-litre engine producing 204 cavalli.

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Electric Renault Twingo

A style reminiscent of the 1990s model, with a charming look and perfect practicality for the new school term. The electric Renault Twingo, dubbed the E-Tech, measures less than 3.80 metres and offers a five-door body, four seats and a 205-litre boot – more than enough to fit rucksacks and football bags. It has a claimed range of 263 km and delivers 82 cavalli of power.

Volkswagen ID.Polo

For anyone who wants to drive to school in one of the latest electric cars to hit the market, the Volkswagen ID.Polo is the ideal choice. Measuring 4.05 metres in length, thanks to the MEB+ electric platform it offers space for five full-size seats – perfect for fitting teenage children who are taller than their parents in the back – and a boot capacity starting at 440 litres. The range comprises two battery capacities (37 kWh or 52 kWh) and three different power outputs up to 211 cv, with a range that can exceed 450 kilometres.

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