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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

  • Peugeot 207 (2006-)

    Peugeot 207 1

    Used price: From £3,995

    The 207 replaces the extremely popular Peugeot 206 supermini. It's a touch larger than its forerunner, but does bigger mean better? Which? finds out.
  • Peugeot iOn (2011-)

    Peugeot iOn 11

    Used price: From £24,000

    Read the Which? Car review of the electric Peugeot iOn city car
  • Renault Clio (2005-2012)

    renault clio iii 1

    Used price: From £2,625

    The third-generation of Renault's ever-popular Clio got an overhaul in 2009 that brought it up to date, but also bestowed 'Marmite' looks. Is it worth considering over the Fiesta et al?
  • Renault Clio/Clio Campus (1998-2008)

    Renault Clio 01 1

    Used price: From £1,125

    The previous version of Renault's supermini hatchback. A common sight on Britain's roads, rivalling the Ford Fiesta and Peugeot 206 for popularity and sales.
  • Renault Twingo (2007-)

    Renault Twingo 10

    Used price: From £4,395

    At the bottom of the Renault model line-up is the little Twingo, a sub-Clio runabout. The Twingo is the perfect rival for cars like Ford Ka and VW Fox.
  • Rover 200/25/Streetwise (1995-2005)

    rover 25

    Used price: From £550

    Rover's inbetweener - the 200 and 25 supermini-cum-medium car.
  • Seat Ibiza (2002-2008)

    Seat Ibiza 02 1

    Used price: From £2,225

    Seat's compact hatchback, sharing underpinnings with the Skoda Fabia and Volkswagen Polo. The Ibiza is a good secondhand option compared to it's Volkwagen Group siblings.
  • Seat Ibiza (2008-)

    Seat Ibiza 2012 1

    Used price: From £6,225

    The Ibiza is a good looking alternative to the VW Golf and Skoda Fabia. It's got fresher styling and more equipment than the Golf too.
  • Skoda Fabia (2000-2007)

    Skoda Fabia VRs 2

    Used price: From £1,695

    The Fabia was Skoda's renaissance model after its induction into the VW family of cars, rivitalising the brand entirely. Closely related to Volkwagen's Polo.
  • Skoda Fabia (2007-)

    skoda fabia 1

    Used price: From £4,495

    Skoda's Fabia returns in a much updated form. Available with everything from a basic 1.2 petrol engine up to a poky 1.9 diesel, is there a Fabia to suit you?
  • Smart ForFour (2004-2006)

    Smart Forfour 1

    Used price: From £2,975

    Read our review of the quirky but respectable Smart ForFour supermini.
  • Smart ForTwo (2000-2007)

    Smart City Cabriolet 2

    Used price: From £1,795

    Read our full review of the original, innovative Smart ForTwo city car.

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