Small / City car reviews
If a city car is top of your shopping list, then browse through our reviews to find out which small car would suit your lifestyle.
Nippy, compact, great for city driving, small cars are good first cars as well as handy for driving around town. With fun engines and quirky looks, city cars can hold their own for longer journeys too these days.
We have a wide range of small cars for sale listed on the site, plus expert advice about small 4x4 cars, small cars with big boots, and fun fast city cars. Read our small cars reviews, including full performance figures, running costs, practicality, safety and handling statistics and options data. Browse photo galleries and research into potential problems using thousands of owners’ reviews.
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Small / City car reviews
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Hyundai Kona Electric SUV (2023 onwards) Review
Impressive range, bags of space inside
New price: £34,990 - £41,890Read full reviewPROS
- Driving range over 300 miles
- Lots of standard equipment
- Lots of space inside
CONS
- Not very exciting to drive
- Some cheaper materials in the cabin
- Smaller battery restricted to entry-level trim
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Dacia Spring Hatchback (2023 onwards) Review
One-star safety and poor handling mar Dacia's first EV
New price: £14,985 - £16,985Read full reviewPROS
- One of the cheapest new EVs you buy
- Interior is modern and easy to use
- Up to seven years of warranty
CONS
- One-star Euro NCAP safety rating
- Very flawed to drive
- Clearly built to a (low) price
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Abarth 500e Convertible (2023 onwards) Review
No roof equals more fun
New price: £32,975 - £37,475Read full reviewPROS
- Fun to drive
- Easy to use electric roof
- Classy interior
CONS
- Annoying external sound generator
- Traction issues in the cold and wet
- Not up to hot hatch levels of pace and excitement
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Mazda 2 Hybrid (2022 onwards) Review
Mazda's frugal hybrid is a Yaris in (hardly any) disguise
New price: £24,280 - £29,345Read full reviewPROS
- Impressive economy and low CO2
- Clever hybrid powertrain works well
- Feels well built, tough and durable
CONS
- Toyota’s donor Yaris Hybrid is cheaper
- Avoid the headroom-robbing glass roof
- Not the most exciting car on sale today
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Honda Civic Hatchback (2022 onwards) Review
Cheap to run and great to drive – it's an impressive bit of kit
New price: £35,210 - £40,035Read full reviewPROS
- Impressively powerful, responsive and efficient engine
- High-quality and good-looking interior
- Ride and handling best in the class
CONS
- No entry-level model
- Rear headroom a bit tight
- Range lacks choice
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Citroën Ami Coupe (2022 onwards) Review
It's hilarious to drive, but very compromised
New price: £7,695 - £8,595Read full reviewPROS
- Fun, funky urban transport
- Drier and safer than a moped
- Cheap to buy and lease
CONS
- It’s a quadricycle, not a car
- Very few frills or safety kit
- Only in left-hand drive
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Ford Fiesta Active (2022 - 2023) Review
SUV styling touches help this Fiesta stand out from the crowd
Used price: £12,228 - £18,763Read full reviewPROS
- Distinctive looks and character
- Well equipped
- Enjoyable driving experience
CONS
- Can be very expensive
- 18-inch wheels give firm ride
- A proper small SUV may be more practical
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DS 3 SUV (2022 onwards) Review
Plush, comfy, and too flawed to recommend
New price: £32,530 - £34,470Read full reviewPROS
- Upmarket interior
- Peppy hybrid system
- Comfortable front seats
CONS
- Cramped rear seats
- Small boot
- Form over function in places
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Skoda Fabia Hatchback (2021 onwards) Review
Crushingly good all-rounder, lacking a little sparkle
New price: £20,515 - £26,415Read full reviewPROS
- Roomy interior and boot
- Competitive entry-level prices
- Wide range of engines
CONS
- No plug-in or mild hybrid tech
- No diesel either
- Lacks fizz compared with a Clio
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Toyota Aygo X (2021 onwards) Review
Titchy city car fails to shine where it matters
New price: £16,845 - £22,345Read full reviewPROS
- Ride quality improved over Aygo
- Cabin stylish and functional
- Decent around town
CONS
- Puny engine struggles on the open road
- Terrible rear legroom
- Restricted view out
