Here are the best small cars you can buy in 2023

“It’s an entirely loveable object. It’s not fun to drive, but it is fun to use. It’s not sophisticated or ground-breaking, but it is fun and interesting.”

Read our full review of the Citroen Ami

"It looks smart, and inside has more than enough space enough for five people and their luggage. The outgoing Sandero, which we liked very much, looked and felt cheap. This latest one just… doesn’t."

Read our full review of the Dacia Sandero

"The e-208's combination of range, easy personality, value and surprising desirability make it a strong contender."

Read our full review of the Peugeot e-208

"As a small hatchback the C3 makes a strong case for itself. Ordinary is boring, and the C3 is anything but that." 

Read our full review of the Citroen C3

"It’s a posh and style-led little electric hatch, like a Honda e. Unlike with a Mini Electric or DS 3 Crossback, there’s no combustion version."

Read our full review of the Fiat 500e

"The Renault Clio gets a lot right: the interior is great, the ride is very comfortable and fuel economy is excellent." 

Read our full review of the Renault Clio

"The latest version of the Polo is as good as this supermini has ever been, deftly sidestepping some of the interior mistakes that recent Volkswagen cars have made. It’s a useful, practical all-rounder with a lot to recommend it."

Read our full review of the VW Polo

"The Up is VW’s smallest new car and an altogether more serious stab at building a proper city car that we’ll actually want to buy." 

Read our full review of the VW Up

"The Fabia offers a mature drive with no real surprises, which admittedly sounds mean but is actually a solid plus – you’ll get exactly what you’re expecting from this car and it’ll slot into your life without any fuss."

Read our full review of the Skoda Fabia

"Honda’s first electric car is impossibly cute, beautifully engineered and crammed with tech…"

Read our full review of the Honda e

"Needed as a runabout, you couldn’t go at all wrong with the Picanto. It’s fun, frugal and feels like great value for money."

Read our full review of the Kia Picanto

"We like the Panda a lot, and it’s criminally overlooked among the few city cars you've got left to choose from."

Read our full review of the Fiat Panda

"The Mini Hatch remains a cut above the rest of the class inside, has superb drivetrains and a very well-sorted chassis to handle whatever poke is provided by the chosen motor up front."

Read our full review of the Mini Hatch

"Efficient, interesting looking and updated inside, but the Yaris is one for the practical head rather than emotional heart."

Read our full review of the Toyota Yaris