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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Kia Rio Hatchback (2017 - 2023) Review
Capable, frugal Rio eclipsed by excellent rivals
Used price: £4,234 - £21,228Read full reviewPROS
- Seven-year warranty
- Practical, solid interior
- Plenty of standard kit
CONS
- A bit dull to drive
- Not cheap enough
- Doesn’t stand out
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Honda Civic Hatchback (2017 - 2022) Review
Spacious and good to drive, but not as reliable as you might think
Used price: £5,551 - £20,175Read full reviewPROS
- Good to drive
- Spacious interior
- Eye-catching appearance
CONS
- Lower and harder to get into than some rivals
- Refinement could be better
- Some serious reliability concerns
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Nissan Micra Hatchback (2017 onwards) Review
The Micra is back on form with sharp looks and lots of kit
New price: £12,605 - £22,805Read full reviewPROS
- Edgy design inside and out
- Competitively low emissions
- Sense of fun, modernity
CONS
- Cramped rear headroom
- Poor over-shoulder visibility
- Not the most economical, with hybrid version lacking
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Suzuki Ignis SUV (2017 onwards) Review
Cheerful micro-SUV offers low-cost city motoring
New price: £17,959 - £17,959Read full reviewPROS
- Cheap to buy and run
- Unique hybrid and 4WD offerings
- Fun to drive in the city
CONS
- Safety kit lacking
- High insurance grouping
- Struggles on motorways
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Vauxhall Viva Rocks (2017 - 2019) Review
Little reason to buy one over a regular Viva
Used price: £4,181 - £7,681Read full reviewPROS
- Funky styling
- Surprisingly good to drive
- Comparatively spacious cabin
- Cheap to run
CONS
- Small boot
- Just one engine on offer
- Lack of advanced safety kit
- Poor value compared with regular Viva
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Citroën C3 (2017 - 2024) Review
French Fiesta fighter is a quirky and appealing alternative
Used price: £2,881 - £17,458Read full reviewPROS
- Quirky styling stands out
- Personalisation options
- Comfortable ride and interior
CONS
- Touchscreen is distracting to use
- Jerky auto gearbox
- Cramped rear seat space
- Quirky styling stands out
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Ford Ka Plus (2016 - 2019) Review
Value-focused model aces the basics, buts lacks style
Used price: £3,870 - £8,410Read full reviewPROS
- Affordable and well-equipped
- Competitive Ford finance deals
- Comfortable but fun to drive
- Space for four passengers
CONS
- Bland styling compared with rivals
- Interior design could be bolder
- Few personalisation options
- Limited engine and trim choice
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Smart Fortwo Cabriolet (2016 - 2019) Review
UK's smallest convertible gets more appealing
Used price: £3,604 - £10,719Read full reviewPROS
- Power roof a doddle
- Extra width affords elbow room
- Dual-clutch auto infinitely better
- The cheapest cabrio in the UK
CONS
- Ugly front end
- Premium-free Renault switchgear
- Limited boot space
- Expensive
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MINI Convertible (2016 - 2024) Review
Tidy tiny drop-top without many rivals
Used price: £5,548 - £30,450Read full reviewPROS
- Eager handling
- Versatile electric roof
- Cheap (ish) to run
- Interior quality
CONS
- Firm ride
- Some scuttle shake
- Rear visibility restricted
- Small boot
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Hyundai i20 Active (2016 - 2018) Review
Odd-looking blend of small hatch and SUV
Used price: £4,418 - £8,504Read full reviewPROS
- Well-built
- Spacious
- Practical features
- Characterful engine
CONS
- Drab interior
- Not enough standard kit
- Conservative design
