Asheville’s driving environment is defined by elevation changes, winding roads, and constant uphill and downhill transitions.
Unlike flat cities where speed and efficiency dominate buying decisions, Asheville demands torque, traction, and power delivery that can handle real gradients without strain. From daily commutes to mountain roads and scenic parkway drives, vehicles here are constantly tested by terrain.
This article examines two sides of car ownership in Asheville. The first focuses on vehicles that are well-suited for hilly driving cars that climb confidently, maintain momentum on steep grades, and feel composed rather than stressed when elevation changes quickly…