I have few criteria on which the latest cars are being designed and innovated to share with the discerning YOU.

The moment of inertia is greater if your car has bigger wheels. More so if the wheels are heavier. Good when the KE of braking would be converted into PE(Potential Energy) & stores. Drag is being reduced by reducing the number of wheels to 3-funny isn't it-ulta socho-the car has 2 wheels on front and one on back-lol.

Battery is a major field of research in major companies so better-eyes.

In today's situation for the crammed traffic and bad roads, you need a car with at least 12" road clearance. 7" in most cases don't suffice and practically even a 4" high brick/stone can strike the base.

WagonR is most successful because of less width but small wheels. The RVM can ensure a better reversal. The tall RVM of wagonR should have been in other cars too.

Aerodynamic shapes are good for high speeds to reduce air drag. Elliptical and fish shaped of verna has been excellent in mid-level segment. A major car company is seamless integrating these features which can flash Indian market in 2 years(best my wishes).

Cars are also being designed with just over 300 components instead of usual 5000 or so. Would love comments-good or other-wise. No doubt cars can be one person front too-easy maneuvering and road-ability.

So next time you come tired after a drive, read this post once more. I am sure it will change your perspective on cars. BMW and NASA are attracting ideas from we-people by contests.

One more point-buying a car with automatic transmission is not a bad option-even a WagonR has it and we never knew.