Fiat 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 Fiat 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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Fiat Small / City car reviews
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Fiat Panda 4x4 (2012 - 2023) Review
If you need a small all-wheel-drive car, the Fiat Panda 4x4 is a charming choice
Used price: £2,097 - £18,126PROS
- Great off-road capabilities
- Decent equipment levels
- Sensible pricing and low costs
CONS
- Low Euro NCAP rating may concern
- Regular city cars are better to drive
- Some annoying design flaws
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Fiat Panda (2012 - 2024) Review
Cute and quirky, but the Panda’s long been overtaken by younger rivals
Used price: £1,268 - £16,074PROS
- Practical for its size
- Attractive design
- 4x4 model is surprisingly capable
CONS
- Zero-star Euro NCAP rating
- Aged interior is awkward to use
- Rivals are better for long trips
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Fiat Punto (2012 - 2018) Review
Now off-sale, low used prices make the Punto a bit of a steal
Used price: £650 - £4,534PROS
- You get a lot of (used) car for your money
- Competitively priced
- Low running costs
CONS
- Not as sharp to drive as some of its rivals
- Front seats could be more supportive
- Questionable Euro NCAP crash-test score
- You get a lot of (used) car for your money
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Fiat Punto Evo (2010 - 2012) Review
Used price: £484 - £2,214PROS
Economical and cheap to run, good levels of standard equipment, excellent MultiAir petrol engines,
CONS
Firm ride, disappointingly spongy gear change, some hard plastics in the cabin
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Fiat 500 C (2009 - 2024) Review
Won’t sate driving enthusiasts, but brimming with character
Used price: £971 - £15,960PROS
- Appealing retro looks
- Easy-to-use electric roof
- Eye-catching colour schemes
- Economical engines
CONS
- Roof-down rear visibility
- Lacks rear seat space
- Boot on the small side too
- Odd driving position
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Fiat 500 Hatchback (2008 - 2024) Review
Still chic but starting to show its age
Used price: £638 - £13,280PROS
- Cheeky retro styling
- Compact dimensions
- Efficient mild-hybrid engine
CONS
- Awkward driving position
- Noisy at motorway speeds
- Three-star Euro NCAP rating
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Fiat Grande Punto (2006 - 2010) Review
Used price: £365 - £1,934PROS
Sporty styling, excellent T-Jet engine, well equipped, frugal diesels
CONS
Not quite as roomy as you'd think, some average interior plastics, slack gearbox
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Fiat Panda 100HP (2006 - 2010) Review
Used price: £391 - £960PROS
Sporty and funky looks, peppy performance, great fun to drive, cheap to insure
CONS
Not especially fast, tiny boot, firm ride
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Fiat Panda 4x4 (2005 - 2010) Review
Used price: £417 - £2,197PROS
Fun and surprisingly capable off-road, chunky looks, spacious interior
CONS
Compromised on-road, sluggish engines lacks performance, minimal boot space
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Fiat Idea (2004 - 2007) Review
Used price: £415 - £2,189PROS
Cheap to buy and spacious for its size.
CONS
Not a big seller, so finding one may be difficult.