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"Perfect Small Cars for Summer\nDiminutive in size and easy on the wallet, these eight beach-ready autos pack some playful pop\nIn some circles the superb and pricier TT has developed a reputation for being a \"girlie\" car, owing perhaps to its signature egglike shape. Helping to overcome that label, the enhanced TT RS features a turbocharged five-cylinder, 360-horsepower engine and a drivetrain that energizes all four wheels. On the surface, meanwhile, mirrored hubcaps and a new black-aluminum grille complement a subdued and understated interior. List: $56,850\nLast year Fiat unveiled its long-awaited 500 in homage to the beloved Cinquecento model of the dolce vita 1960s. Now comes the 500 Abarth (ah-ba'ath, as the Italians pronounce it), a souped-up, 160-horsepower version of last year's featherweight flier. It has a stiffer chassis and suspension and a \"Sport\" button on the dashboard that instantly improves performance upon activation. The car seats four: two in front and two (close friends, at least) in back. List: $22,000\nOne of the truly original auto designs of the 1970s , the Volvo P1800 ES was a slick little Scandinavian wagon. Volvo's latest incarnation of the ES, the very cool C30 T5, scoots along in spirited fashion thanks to a turbocharged engine (a more muscular version, called the R-series, is also available). And, naturally, because it's a Volvo, the car's safety ratings are unsurpassed. List: $25,000\nGeneral Motors has entered the U.S. mini market this season with the Spark, a quick, lightweight scamp with a 1.2-liter engine that promises a top speed of 92 m.p.h.\u2014if you dare. No matter. The Spark's strong points are its mileage (around 40 miles per gallon), price, and ability to fit into a tight oceanfront parking space otherwise suitable for a scooter. List: $13,000\nThe adorable exterior of the recently debuted Mini Coupe (featuring a new backward-baseball-cap roof) belies the considerable power within. You can order your Coupe from a menu of three engine sizes, ranging from 121 to 208 horsepower. A rear spoiler automatically pops up at speeds over 50 m.p.h. and retracts as the car slows. HD radio comes standard, with a free one-year subscription to Sirius Satellite Radio and MOG music service, providing access to 12 million songs. List: $22,000\nIf the F-Cell strikes your fancy, you'd best live in California. That's the only state where it's available for sale\u2014or rather, lease\u2014for the moment. The car's 136-horsepower engine is run by a hydrogen-powered fuel cell, and the company insists that the F-Cell will have a nearly 240-mile driving range. Estimated lease: $850 per month.\nThe Fusion Hybrid has been around for three years, but Ford is releasing an updated version with retooled bodywork and an efficient hybrid engine. The overall look is of a formidable class contender, a bit chestier in appearance but up to 30 percent more fuel-efficient than its predecessors. List: $28,000\nFrom the people who brought you sporty hits like the Celica, the Supra, and the MR2 comes the FR-S, produced by Toyota with lightweight components that make it nimble and swift. Squint just so and the buttery lines of the FR-S almost call to mind the new Dodge Viper or the Nissan 370z. Not bad company\u2014especially for the price. List: $25,000"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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