Dacia 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 Dacia 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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Dacia Small / City car reviews

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  • Dacia Spring Hatchback (2023 onwards) Review

    One-star safety and poor handling mar Dacia's first EV

    Parkers rating: 1.5 out of 5 1.5
    New price: £14,985 - £16,985

    PROS

    • 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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  • Dacia Sandero (2013 - 2021) Review

    Bargain basement prices but rich in roominess

    Parkers rating: 3.3 out of 5 3.3
    Used price: £944 - £8,490

    PROS

    • Most affordable new car in the UK
    • Roomy cabin and practical boot
    • Most models are well-equipped
    • Efficient engine range

    CONS

    • Rivals are more fun to drive
    • Standard kit is poor on base model
    • Diesel engine hikes price
    • Interior quality is off the pace
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  • Dacia Sandero Stepway (2013 - 2021) Review

    SUV-style looks add appeal to the Sandero, but at a high price – for a Dacia

    Parkers rating: 3 out of 5 3.0
    Used price: £1,495 - £9,748

    PROS

    • Spacious interior
    • Super-cheap to buy and run
    • Should prove hardwearing
    • Fashionable crossover looks

    CONS

    • No added capability over regular Sandero
    • Top-end models are too expensive
    • No off-road ability
    • Last-generation tech
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