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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Renault Clio Hatchback (2005 - 2012) Review

Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

Used price: £494 - £2,558

PROS

Chic style, comfortable and sophisticated interior, excellent ride quality

CONS

Over-assisted steering, seats lack support, ESP not standard, cheap feeling interior on base models

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Mitsubishi Colt CZT (2005 - 2008) Review

Parkers rating: 3 out of 5 3.0

Used price: £440 - £1,698

PROS

Decent performance, buzzy turbocharged engine

CONS

Artificial steering feel, poor interior materials, doesn't feel special to drive

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Ford Fiesta ST (2005 - 2008) Review

Bundle of fun that's still a bargain at current values
Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

Used price: £480 - £1,433

PROS

Strong performance

Sharp handling

Involving to drive

CONS

Frantic on the motorway

Lacks refinement

Low-quality interior

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Chevrolet Matiz (2005 - 2009) Review

Parkers rating: 3 out of 5 3.0

Used price: £363 - £1,828

PROS

Good fuel economy, easy to drive around town, small dimensions make it a doddle to park

CONS

Slow performance, cheap interior, unrefined

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Nissan Micra C+C (2005 - 2009) Review

Parkers rating: 3 out of 5 3.0

Used price: £475 - £2,029

PROS

Good build quality, easy to drive, affordable running costs, neat electric roof

CONS

Pointless back seats, no diesel option available, cramped driving position

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Fiat Panda 4x4 (2005 - 2010) Review

Parkers rating: 3 out of 5 3.0

Used price: £381 - £2,017

PROS

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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Kia Rio (2005 - 2011) Review

Parkers rating: 3 out of 5 3.0

Used price: £425 - £2,502

PROS

Neat styling, easy to drive, decent diesel engine, good value for money

CONS

Unsophisticated ride on early cars, awkward gearchange, noisy at higher speeds

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Proton Savvy (2005 - 2012) Review

Parkers rating: 2.5 out of 5 2.5

Used price: £364 - £2,100

PROS

Peppy engine, easy to drive and park, cheap to run, good interior space

CONS

No steering adjustment, poor quality interior, feels flimsy and dated, awkward rear styling

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Daihatsu Sirion (2005 - 2010) Review

Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5

Used price: £435 - £2,789

PROS

Outstanding value, roomy for a small car, well equipped, neatly styled

CONS

Some cheap interior plastics, noisy at motorway speeds

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Suzuki Swift Hatchback (2005 - 2011) Review

Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5

Used price: £412 - £3,437

PROS

Good value and well equipped, great fun to drive, distinctive styling, economical diesel available, roomy cabin

CONS

Fairly small boot

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