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Superminis

BYD Dolphin review - our favourite new car
carbuyer car of the year 2024
In-depth reviews
24 Jul 2024

BYD Dolphin review - our favourite new car

“Don’t write the Dolphin off just because it’s cheap – this is an extraordinarily talented small electric car”
The smallest cars to buy in 2024
smallest cars on sale
Best cars
17 Jul 2024

The smallest cars to buy in 2024

Not everyone wants a big SUV – these are the smallest new cars you can buy in 2024
Volkswagen Polo review – an iconic supermini
Volkswagen Polo - front 3/4 dynamic
In-depth reviews
15 Jul 2024

Volkswagen Polo review – an iconic supermini

“Spacious, handsome and good to drive, with sophisticated equipment and options, the Volkswagen Polo impresses”
New Fiat Grande Panda: everything we know about Italy’s retro-inspired EV
Fiat Grande Panda front quarter
News
11 Jul 2024

New Fiat Grande Panda: everything we know about Italy’s retro-inspired EV

The popular supermini is back for the modern age – here’s everything we know about the new Fiat Grande Panda
Suzuki Swift review – an affordable mild-hybrid supermini
Suzuki Swift UK
In-depth reviews
28 Jun 2024

Suzuki Swift review – an affordable mild-hybrid supermini

The Suzuki Swift offers affordable mild-hybrid motoring, and lots of equipment for the price
The most reliable small cars on sale in 2024
Most reliable small cars
Best cars
21 Jun 2024

The most reliable small cars on sale in 2024

Reliability is a top priority for many small car buyers – here are the most dependable models as voted by the owners themselves
Renault Clio review - E-Tech hybrid takes on EV rivals
Renault Clio UK
In-depth reviews
18 Jun 2024

Renault Clio review - E-Tech hybrid takes on EV rivals

"The Renault Clio is great value because of the impressive comfort, technology and interior quality"
Vauxhall Corsa review – the best Corsa yet
Vauxhall Corsa facelift
In-depth reviews
3 Jun 2024

Vauxhall Corsa review – the best Corsa yet

"The Vauxhall Corsa is more sophisticated than ever, taking the fight to its many rivals"
MINI Cooper review – cheeky and fun as ever, but a harsh ride
MINI Cooper front 3/4 tracking
In-depth reviews
30 May 2024

MINI Cooper review – cheeky and fun as ever, but a harsh ride

“The MINI Cooper offers the same charm and fun as before, but feels even more special despite a higher price and sharp ride”
All-new Citroen C3 is here! Bargain French supermini gets hybrid tech
Citroen C3 front quarter
News
30 May 2024

All-new Citroen C3 is here! Bargain French supermini gets hybrid tech

The Citroen C3 gets a complete makeover, promising to be more efficient and comfortable than before
MG3 review – affordable, efficient and fun-to-drive supermini
MG3
In-depth reviews
29 May 2024

MG3 review – affordable, efficient and fun-to-drive supermini

“The MG3 is something of a bargain, boasts an efficient hybrid powertrain and it’s good fun to boot”
Volkswagen ID.2all concept previews one of several new budget EVs from VW Group
Volkswagen ID.2all concept show car front 3/4
News
29 May 2024

Volkswagen ID.2all concept previews one of several new budget EVs from VW Group

Volkswagen is developing a series of affordable EVs, priced from around £17,000
Citroen C3 review - an affordable and comfy supermini
Citroen C3
In-depth reviews
21 May 2024

Citroen C3 review - an affordable and comfy supermini

"The Citroen C3 is a cheap and cheerful supermini with a quirky design, comfortable ride and now the option of an electric e-C3 version"
Affordable Suzuki Swift supermini for just £111 a month: Hot car deal
Suzuki Swift UK
Deals
10 May 2024

Affordable Suzuki Swift supermini for just £111 a month: Hot car deal

Our hot car deal for May 10th is the the efficient Suzuki Swift mild-hybrid; available for just £111 a month
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Hyundai i20 review – a fun-to-drive supermini with lots of tech
Hyundai i20 facelift
In-depth reviews
1 May 2024

Hyundai i20 review – a fun-to-drive supermini with lots of tech

"The latest i20 is well-equipped, stylish and is worth considering for supermini buyers"
Skoda Fabia review - a great-value, practical supermini
Carbuyer best small car Skoda Fabia
In-depth reviews
23 Apr 2024

Skoda Fabia review - a great-value, practical supermini

"A size increase serves the Skoda Fabia well, making it an ideal supermini for families"
Honda Jazz review – an easy-to-drive hybrid supermini
honda jazz ex style
In-depth reviews
19 Apr 2024

Honda Jazz review – an easy-to-drive hybrid supermini

"The quirky Honda Jazz is even smoother and cheaper to run with a hybrid powertrain"
Toyota Yaris review - a frugal hybrid supermini
Toyota Yaris Carbuyer drive
In-depth reviews
16 Apr 2024

Toyota Yaris review - a frugal hybrid supermini

"The Toyota Yaris Hybrid is the ideal supermini for navigating towns and suburbs"
Hot car deal: affordable Suzuki Swift supermini from just £159 per month
Suzuki Swift
Deals
8 Apr 2024

Hot car deal: affordable Suzuki Swift supermini from just £159 per month

Our hot car deal for April 8th is the fun-to-drive Suzuki Swift mild-hybrid; with 0% APR and available from just £159 per month
Dacia Sandero Stepway review – a tough bargain supermini
2023 Dacia Sandero Stepway - front tracking
In-depth reviews
27 Mar 2024

Dacia Sandero Stepway review – a tough bargain supermini

"Headline-grabbing price and improved features make the Dacia Sandero Stepway a tempting option"
Dacia Sandero hatchback review
Dacia Sandero review
In-depth reviews
26 Mar 2024

Dacia Sandero hatchback review

"The Dacia Sandero is a practical and clever supermini that may beg the question, why spend more?"
Hot car deal: top-spec Citroen C3 hatchback for just £127 per month
Citroen C3 tracking
Deals
22 Mar 2024

Hot car deal: top-spec Citroen C3 hatchback for just £127 per month

Our hot car deal for March 22nd is the stylish Citroen C3 supermini for just £127 per month
All-new Suzuki Swift undercuts Vauxhall Corsa, costs from under £19k
Suzuki Swift static front quarter
News
21 Mar 2024

All-new Suzuki Swift undercuts Vauxhall Corsa, costs from under £19k

The fourth generation Suzuki Swift is here, with sharper looks, new safety technology and an affordable starting price
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SEAT Ibiza review - a stylish and spacious supermini
SEAT Ibiza hatchback
In-depth reviews
20 Mar 2024

SEAT Ibiza review - a stylish and spacious supermini

“Stylish and practical, the SEAT Ibiza is also good to drive, making it a top supermini choice”
Mazda2 Hybrid review – an economical but unoriginal hybrid supermini
Mazda2 Hybrid front quarter
In-depth reviews
19 Mar 2024

Mazda2 Hybrid review – an economical but unoriginal hybrid supermini

“The Mazda2 Hybrid is an undeniably good car, but the Toyota Yaris on which it’s based makes a better case for itself”
New SEAT electric supermini could cost £20k
SEAT electric supermini front quarter
News
12 Feb 2024

New SEAT electric supermini could cost £20k

The Spanish firm is rumoured to be working on a new all-electric car that will target the affordable end of the market
MINI Electric review – retro-styled EV fun, but a limited range
MINI Electric
In-depth reviews
8 Feb 2024

MINI Electric review – retro-styled EV fun, but a limited range

"The MINI Electric is quick and stylish but its shortcomings mean you may not want it as your only car”
New petrol-powered MINI Cooper to join its electric twin in 2024
MINI Cooper petrol front quarter
News
6 Feb 2024

New petrol-powered MINI Cooper to join its electric twin in 2024

The combustion engines lives on in MINI’s iconic hatchback, offered at a lower price than the EV variant
MINI hatchback review - smiles and style
2021 MINI hatchback driving
In-depth reviews
25 Jan 2024

MINI hatchback review - smiles and style

“The MINI hatchback offers smiles and style in spades; although, it’s a bit cramped in the back”
Vauxhall Corsa Electric review - cheap to run, but expensive to buy
Vauxhall Corsa Electric facelift UK drive front dynamic
In-depth reviews
3 Jan 2024

Vauxhall Corsa Electric review - cheap to run, but expensive to buy

"A useful range and huge dealer network add to the appeal of the Vauxhall Corsa Electric, but several electric rivals feel more special"
Top 10 best small cars and superminis 2024
The best small cars and superminis 2023
Best cars
2 Jan 2024

Top 10 best small cars and superminis 2024

The best small cars and superminis aren’t just cheap to buy and run, those at the top of the class are also stylish and fun to drive
Future Renault Clio will continue with hybrid power
Renault Clio render
News
29 Dec 2023

Future Renault Clio will continue with hybrid power

While Renault prepares the all-electric 4 and 5, the larger Clio will still offer hybrid power in its next generation
Peugeot E-208 review - stylish EV, but tight on space
Peugeot E-208
In-depth reviews
23 Nov 2023

Peugeot E-208 review - stylish EV, but tight on space

"The Peugeot E-208 is a stylish small EV with a competitive range, but it’s a bit cramped"
Citroën C3 hatchback review (2017-2024)
Citroen C3 hatchback front 3/4 tracking
In-depth reviews
13 Nov 2023

Citroën C3 hatchback review (2017-2024)

“The Citroen C3 is now just as quirky as iconic models from the French firm’s past, boasting novel features that help it stand out”
Ford Fiesta review (2017-2023)
Facelifted Ford Fiesta driving
In-depth reviews
16 Oct 2023

Ford Fiesta review (2017-2023)

"The economical and fun Ford Fiesta is a more complete package than ever before"