10 Cars That Can #OccupyWallStreet
No matter what side of Occupy Wall Street you are on, we all need a car to get to the protest in. Unless you’re a resident of an Outer Borough, just take the subway. But some of us will want the smallest, greenest urban vehicle at a protest – so long as there’s enough room to fit witty cardboard signs in the trunk.
The rest of you are probably not fond of Americans utilizing their First Amendment Rights if their beliefs differ from yours. You want the largest, most gas-sucking Quad Cab your 1% Millions can afford.
We’re on top of you, with the Top 10 cars we feel protesters (both Liberal and Tea Baggers) around the country will take to an Occupy Wall Street event. And yes, these are happening not only across America, but in Canada too. Look out, big business.
- Small Cars -
Smart fortwo
One of the smallest cars on the market, a greener Smart ForTwo is available with their LightShine concept. Power comes from a three-cylinder CDI engine, producing 54 horsepower and 96 lb-ft of torque. With a top speed of 84 mph, the car accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 16.8 seconds.
Ford Fiesta
Fiesta is Ford’s little two and four door entry level vehicle. A more powerful, but still fuel efficient Fiesta ST is coming with a 1.6-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine, producing 177 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. Matted to a six-speed manual, Fiesta ST hits 60 mph in under 7 seconds, with top speed of 137 mph.
Toyota Yaris
Along with Prius hybrid, Toyota may have the majority vote for cars driven by protesters at OWS. The 2012 model will reportedly include 1.0-liter, 1.3-liter and 1.4-liter engines.
MAZDA2
When it was first introduced, MAZDA2 is rumored to get 70 MPG. The Japanese company’s official announcement states 2 receives “15 percent better gas mileage than the existing model.” Its fuel economy comes in at 28 mpg city, 35 highway. You’ll get to any protest without losing a drop of fuel in a Mazda.
Scion iQ
Even unions are stepping up to support Occupy Wall Street protesters. They could really appeal to the younger crowd by showing up in a 2012 Scion iQ. It is one of the lowest costing and most powerful cars in its class, starting at $15,265. iQ produces 94 horsepower and is rated at 36 mpg city, 37 highway.
- Large Cars -
Hummer H2
The symbol of capitalism in America, at least on its roads. H2′s standard 6.2-liter V8 engine produces 393 horsepower, teamed up with an upgraded six-speed automatic transmission. H2 can pull a whooping 8,000 pound towing capacity up and down Wall St.
Cadillac Escalade
Escalade might seem like the two-ton smog producer we all fear, but new models coming from GM include a powerful hybrid engine. A Two Mode hybrid combines with 6.0-liter V8. Escalade stores energy captured by braking and coasting in its 300-volt battery pack, and is rated at 20 mpg city, 23 highway.
Ford F-150 Quad Cab
Again, unions are a big supporter of Occupy Wall St. Ford is big on unions, so why not show your support while still hauling the family into town with a Ford F-150. This midsized truck has enough space and towing capability make it around any construction site, while getting drivers through suburb or city alike.
GMC Sierra 3500
One of the most stolen vehicles in America. Need we say more? The rugged 3500 version of Seirra has one of the top towing capacities in its class, and is proudly made in America by General Motors. We bet a few Tea Partiers drive these puppies back on the farm.
Honda Ridgeline
5,000 pounds of towing capacity, 1,550 lbs of payload capacity. This 247 horsepower, 4 wheel drive Ridgeline is a top contender in the large truck field. When you need to pull a huge load but want to stick it to Corp. America, a Japanese pickup may be right for you.
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