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New Superminis

74 New Superminis reviews available

  • Abarth 500 (2009-)

    Fiat 500 Abarth

    New price: £14,180 - £21,980

    The new Abarth 500, is a beefed-up version of Fiat's 500 city car. But how does the turbo version of Fiat's 1.4 engine rate in the Which? test.
  • Alfa Romeo MiTo (2008-)

    Alfa Romeo MiTo

    New price: £12,295 - £21,595

    Should Alfa Romeo's stylish MiTo supermini be considered a serious rival to the Mini? We put the Italian marque through its paces.
  • Audi A1 (2010-)

    Audia1-1

    New price: £13,825 - £22,955

    Behind the wheel of Audi's pricey-yet-popular supermini. Does the VW Polo-based A1 live up to the high expectations of the brand?
  • Audi A1 TFSI (185) (2012-)

    01-Audi-A1-TFSI

    New price: £17,100 - £21,705

    The A1 TFSI 180bhp is Audi's answer to the VW Polo GTI. How does it stack up against the supermini hot hatch?
  • Chevrolet Aveo (2008-2012)

    chevrolet aveo 1

    New price: £9,315 - £12,820

    The wallet-friendly Chevrolet Aveo, a compact supermini, could save you a packet. But does the low price mean low quality?
  • Chevrolet Aveo (2012-)

    Chevrolet Aveo 2012

    New price: £9,880 - £14,055

    The new Chevrolet Aveo, launched in the UK in 2012, is a strikingly styled five-door hatchback aimed at the budget supermini market. Can it do better than the decidely poor old-shape Aveo?
  • Chevrolet Matiz (2005-2010)

    Chevrolet Matiz 1

    New price: £6,995 - £9,335

    The Chevrolet Matiz is a compact city car produced from 2005 onwards, but it started life as the Daewoo Matiz in 1998. We check for signs of ageing.
  • Chevrolet Spark (2010-)

    Chevrolet Spark blue static f3q

    New price: £7,410 - £11,105

    We drive Chevrolet's latest city car, the Spark. It's certainly cheap - and the advertising tells us the Spark is practical - so is it cheerful too?
  • Chrysler Ypsilon (2011-)

    Chrysler Ypsilon 1

    New price: £10,695 - £15,695

    Chrysler's new supermini Ypsilon is essentially a rebadged Lancia, itself derived from the Fiat 500 platform. Is this a credible newcomer in a very competitive market segment?
  • Citroen C3 (2010-)

    Citroen C3 1

    New price: £10,890 - £16,875

    Citroen's latest C3 supermini is a more refined offering than before. We find out how it rates against well established rivals, such as the Mini, VW's Polo and the Fiat Panda.
  • Citroën C1 (2005-)

    Citroen C1 2012 1

    New price: £7,995 - £10,680

    The C1 is a small city car sharing underpinnings with Toyota's Aygo and Peugeot's 107. Read on for the full review and test data.
  • Citroën C3 (2002-2010)

    Citroen C3 1

    New price: £10,790 - £10,790

    The Citroën C3, a supermini hatchback, is also available as the Pluriel convertible. Produced from 2002 to 2010, do modern rivals have the edge?

Used Superminis

82 Used Superminis reviews available

  • Citroën C3 (2002-2010)

    Citroen C3 1

    Used price: From £2,225

    The Citroën C3, a supermini hatchback, is also available as the Pluriel convertible. Produced from 2002 to 2010, do modern rivals have the edge?
  • Citroën DS3 (2010-)

    Citroen DS3 1

    Used price: From £9,925

    We test Citroën's sporty new DS3 supermini to see if it is a genuine competitor for the trendy Mini or the Fiat 500.
  • Daihatsu Charade (2003-2006)

    Daihatsu Charade Hatch 03 1

    Used price: From £1,550

  • Daihatsu Sirion (2005-2010)

    Daihatsu Sirion 1

    Used price: From £2,750

    With plenty of superminis to choose from, can the Daihatsu Sirion, a small (yet spacious) run-about, muscle in on the market?
  • Fiat 500 (2008-)

    Fiat 500 1

    Used price: From £6,350

    The Fiat 500's cute retro looks, married to modern driving manners and safety spec, have won it many admirers. So should Mini be worried?
  • Fiat 500C (2009-)

    Fiat 500 6

    Used price: From £9,150

    Which? Car reviews the Fiat 500C, a roll-top convertible version of the hugely popular Fiat 500 supermini designed to rival the Mini cabriolet.
  • Fiat Panda (2004-2011)

    Fiat Panda 4

    Used price: From £2,095

    Full review and test data for the Fiat Panda, a small town car named after Fiat's Panda model of the 1980s, produced from 2004 onwards.
  • Fiat Punto (1999-2006)

    Fiat Punto 04 3

    Used price: From £695

    Full review and test data for the Fiat Punto, a compact hatchback which underwent a facelift in 2003, produced from 1999 to 2006.
  • Fiat Punto (2006-)

    Fiat Punto 2012 a

    Used price: From £3,850

    The Fiat Punto supermini has been known as the Grande Punto and Punto Evo. Updated in 2012, it's now back to just Punto. There's no doubt it's stylish, but Which? puts its substance to the test.
  • Ford Fiesta (2002-2008)

    Ford Fiesta 06 1

    Used price: From £2,275

    The fifth generation Ford Fiesta was a bestseller while it was sold from 2002 to 2008. So is it the best used supermini out there, or can you do better?
  • Ford Fiesta (2008-)

    Ford Fiesta 2013 a

    Used price: From £6,150

    The new Fiesta has eclipsed the Focus as the UK's bestselling car, so Ford must be doing something right. It's no longer a cheap runabout, though...
  • Ford Ka (1996-2008)

    ford ka 3

    Used price: From £995

    The cute-looking Ford Ka sold by the truckload for 12 years (it was replaced by the new Ka in 2009). So is it still a good used car in 2010?

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