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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Renault Twizy (2012 - 2021) Review
If you're looking to stand out, nothing does it better
Used price: £0 - £0Read full reviewPROS
- Costs a pittance to run
- So simple to park and manoeuvre
- Guaranteed grins with every drive
CONS
- Small batteries mean imited range
- Ride feels unnecessarily firm
- Lacks practicality - even the doors are extras
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Volkswagen Up (2012 - 2023) Review
The benchmark of the city car class
Used price: £1,649 - £18,423Read full reviewPROS
- Class-leading build quality
- Peppy range of engines
- Fabulous Up GTI model
CONS
- Pricier than many rivals
- Only four seats
- Three-star Euro NCAP rating
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Renault Zoe Hatchback (2012 onwards) Review
A good electric car, now tainted by a zero-rated safety score
New price: £18,443 - £34,495Read full reviewPROS
- Long driving range
- Zero tailpipe emissions
- Super quiet around town
CONS
- EuroNCAP safety rating of zero
- Firm ride, with bodyroll too
- Oddly high seating position
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Chevrolet Aveo (2011 - 2015) Review
Used price: £514 - £4,445Read full reviewPROS
- Value for money
- Spacious interior
- Aggressive styling
- Five-year warranty
- Decent refinement
CONS
- Dull steering
- Poor forward visibility
- Unenthusiastic petrol engines
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Mitsubishi i-MiEV (2011 - 2015) Review
Used price: £1,019 - £3,014Read full reviewPROS
Low running costs, 'green' factor, spacious interior
CONS
Not as refined as other electric cars, short on performance, only seats four
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Peugeot Ion (2011 - 2018) Review
Used price: £920 - £4,255Read full reviewPROS
15 minutes equals 50% charge, ideal for city driving, low running costs
CONS
Range of only 93 miles, seven hours to fully charge, limited number of dealers
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Kia Picanto (2011 - 2017) Review
Used price: £1,141 - £7,860Read full reviewPROS
- Excellent value
- Low running costs
- Choice of three- or five-door models
- Economical engines
CONS
- Restricted bootspace
- Steering feels too light at high speeds
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Kia Rio (2011 - 2017) Review
A safe, solid, dependable used car choice...
Used price: £1,009 - £7,998Read full reviewPROS
- Well equipped
- Attractive styling
- Competitive pricing
CONS
- Petrol engine lacks punch
- Steering is vague
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Toyota Yaris (2011 - 2020) Review
Efficient and reliable supermini
Used price: £1,507 - £15,955Read full reviewPROS
- Hybrids are very economical
- Practical, spacious interior
- High equipment levels
- Search for used Toyota Yaris Mk3 cars for sale
CONS
- Noisy engines at high revs
- Steering wheel lacks adjustment
- Infotainment fiddly
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Chrysler Ypsilon (2011 - 2015) Review
Used price: £367 - £3,010Read full reviewPROS
Sporty looks, low exhaust emissions, proven engines
CONS
Little feedback from steering, short on low-down pulling power
