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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BYD Dolphin Hatchback (2023 onwards) Review
Odd name, decent car.
New price: £26,195 - £31,695Read full reviewPROS
- Terrific value and efficiency
- Strong acceleration
- Light, comfortable and spacious interior
CONS
- Boot not the largest
- Could be more fun to drive
- Over-eager driver assist systems
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MINI Electric Convertible Convertible (2023 onwards) Review
Serene open-topped experience, but you pay handsomely
New price: £52,500 - £52,500Read full reviewPROS
- It’s an electric convertible!
- Serene driving experience
- Quick in a straight line
CONS
- Costs the same as a Porsche Boxster
- Maximum range of 124 miles
- Limited numbers
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Abarth 500e Hatchback (2023 onwards) Review
Abarth's first EV hot hatch is fun but compromised
New price: £34,195 - £38,695Read full reviewPROS
- Exciting looks
- Compact and agile
- Premium interior
CONS
- Not as fun as petrol models
- Sound generator is flawed
- Not especially fast
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Hyundai Kona Electric SUV (2023 onwards) Review
Second-generation small electric SUV boasts impressive range, lots of space
New price: £34,995 - £45,395Read full reviewPROS
- Driving range over 300 miles in most versions
- Lots of standard equipment and tech
- 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
Inexpensive EV arrives in 2024
New price: £0 - £0Read full reviewPROS
- Likely to be really cheap
- Efficient and nimble to drive
- Large boot for its size
CONS
- Cramped rear seats
- Interior is plasticky
- Only good for short journeys
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Citroën Ami Coupe (2022 onwards) Review
Great fun but very compromised
New price: £7,695 - £10,495Read 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: £15,952 - £21,756Read 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
Luxurious but compromised premium crossover
New price: £25,990 - £33,275Read full reviewPROS
- Upmarket interior
- Peppy petrol engine
- Comfortable seats
CONS
- Cramped rear seats
- Small boot
- Form over function in places
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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: £34,970 - £39,795Read 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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Skoda Fabia Hatchback (2021 onwards) Review
Crushingly good all-rounder, lacking a little sparkle
New price: £19,170 - £25,270Read 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
