[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/five-funkiest-cars\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/five-funkiest-cars\/","headline":"Five of the funkiest cars on the road","name":"Five of the funkiest cars on the road","description":"Not all cars are created equally. Some are born to be fast. Some were churned out to be slow. Some had no hope of ever being kept on for a second generation model. Then there were some that were born to be funky. Because this Thursday (October 5th) is National Get Funky Day, we thought this would be the ideal opportunity to highlight those super positive cars that let motorists express their funky side\u2026 Nissan Juke When it comes to […]","datePublished":"2017-10-03","dateModified":"2017-10-04","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Citroen-DS3-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Citroen-DS3-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/five-funkiest-cars\/","about":["BLOG"],"wordCount":495,"keywords":["Citroen Cactus M","citroen DS3","funky cars","Kia Soul","MINI Hatch","nissan juke"],"articleBody":"Not all cars are created equally. Some are born to be fast. Some were churned out to be slow. Some had no hope of ever being kept on for a second generation model.Then there were some that were born to be funky.Because this Thursday (October 5th) is National Get Funky Day, we thought this would be the ideal opportunity to highlight those super positive cars that let motorists express their funky side\u2026Nissan JukeWhen it comes to mainstream cars, few have as much funk as Nissan\u2019s jaunty Juke.It has angles that\u2019ll take your eye out if you\u2019re not careful yet it is reasonably priced (starting at under \u00a315k) and it\u2019s super fun to drive.The Juke caused a stir when it originally arrived at the start of the decade but these days, its uniquely funky nature is a widely accepted element of the automotive landscape. It also paved the way for many other funky entrants in this list. Like the\u2026Kia SoulYep, without the Juke, Kia probably wouldn\u2019t have had the balls to develop the hip-to-be-square Soul.As a musical genre, funk was a by-product of soul with bands such as Chic and KC & The Sunshine Band taking inspiration from the likes of Marvin Gaye and Aretha Franklin. Similarly, funky cars continue to emerge thanks partly to the Kia Soul.This boxy compact SUV is distinctly funky though, with youthful curves where it counts and a universally enjoyable driving experience. As if that wasn\u2019t enough funk, there\u2019s also an electric version.Citroen Cactus MThe C4 Cactus found in any Citroen dealership in Europe is a very funky car in its regular guise, with dent-absorbing bubbles on the side panels and a silhouette that channels the VW Beetle.However, the summer-focused Cactus M concept paraded at 2015\u2019s Frankfurt Motor Show cranks up the funk.It can handle most terrains and the minimal interior, which has been designed for maximum funk, is entirely waterproof; you could literally jump in after getting out of the sea withoutthe fear of ruining the salt-resistant fabric seats while draining foot wells mean you won\u2019t create little puddles.Citroen DS3There\u2019s more than one funky car in Citroen\u2019s range and we really couldn\u2019t exclude the cheeky DS3 supermini from this list.Refreshed early last year, the DS3 has been a runaway success with youthful drivers, thanks partly to its sub-\u00a314k starting price but also to its infectious look. The cabrio version turns the DS3\u2019s funk to the max.Mini HatchA direct yet more expensive rival to the DS3, the Mini Hatch may be far removed from its actually mini original from the 1960s, but it still packs an undeniable amount of cool in 2017.This summer saw the entire Mini range updated with an enhance cockpit instrument, boasting a new night design, as well as revised head-up display and driving modes."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Five of the funkiest cars on the road","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/five-funkiest-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]