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Daihatsu Charade Hatchback (03-07)

  • Very comfy, cheap, well equipped.
  • Tyre squeal at the sight of a corner.
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Kia Picanto (04 on)

  • Cracking value, economical engines, five-doors as standard, cheap to run, reliable
  • Not as clever with space as other small cars, mediocre safety rating
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Hyundai Amica (06-09)

  • Five-year warranty cover
  • Not suitable for motorway driving; basic inside
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Perodua Myvi (06 on)

  • Cheap to buy and run, easy to drive, well built, available with an automatic gearbox
  • Only one engine option, noisy at motorway speeds, near identical Daihatsu Sirion and Subaru Justy have longer warranties
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Hyundai Getz (02-09)

  • Five-year warranty, spacious interior, good rear passenger room, large boot, affordable to run
  • Cheap interior, dull looks, seats lack support, overly light steering, vague steering
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Proton GEN-2 Hatch (04 on)

  • Cheap to buy used, lower running costs with ecoLogic models
  • Poor interior quality, dull to drive, high depreciation, sluggish performance, coarse engines
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Daihatsu Sirion (05 on)

  • Outstanding value, roomy for a small car, well equipped, neatly styled
  • Some cheap interior plastics, noisy at motorway speeds
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Chevrolet Kalos (05-08)

  • Value for money and cheap to run, well equipped
  • Lacks refinement, cheap interior, noisy on the motorway
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Fiat Panda (04 on)

  • Easy and fun to drive, great value, cheeky looks, well built interior
  • Boot space is tight, split/folding seats aren't standard, offset pedals
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Ford Ka (96-08)

  • Still looks good, cheap to run, nimble around town, fun to drive
  • Limited rear space, dated interior, lacks refinement, noisy on the motorway
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