Inside the Small Car Renaissance

At a time when even Detroit’s most compact pickup trucks burst out of the seams of the average parking space, we’re slightly surprised to see that small cars are having a bit of a renaissance. Luxury automakers are paying increasing attention to more compact models, having realized that not everyone wants or needs to drive a rolling palace all the time. If that sounds like you, you’d be wise to consider these new little luxury cars. VOLVO XC40 The calm, minimal cabin