City Car Reviews

Cute, fashionable, and easy to drive, discover if a city car is right for you with our expert city car reviews

Pros and Cons

Perky character
Nimble driving experience

Not the most practical
Usually down on power compared to other cars

How suitable is a city car for me?

In recent years, city cars have become a common sight thanks to their loveable charisma, value for money, and straightforward driving experience.

Perfect for the urban environment, city cars are particularly popular amongst young drivers and city-livers alike, thanks to low running costs and compact dimensions that make things easier in heavy traffic.

The Fiat 500 has become somewhat of an icon in the city car segment with its super fashionable style, but competition is fierce and the likes of the Hyundai i10, Ford KA, Volkswagen up!, and Kia Picanto all fight their corner very well.

As a compact and economical city car, the Ford Ka+ offers a fun and comfortable drive.

Read our expert Hyundai i10 review. Explore the key features and discover if it’s the right car for you.

Read our expert Vauxhall Viva review. Explore the key features, design and practicality and discover if it’s the right car for you.

The Peugeot 108 is a city car that's highly popular amongst younger drivers and inner-city livers thanks to its inexpensive and easy to drive approach.

There are many strong competitors in its class, but the Aygo is well up for the challenge, proving to be one of the best city cars around

Blue Suzuki Celerio Exterior Front Driving

Leading the city car class in terms of practicality and space, the Suzuki Celerio impresses thanks to its comfortable ride and low running costs.

Easy to drive, cheap to run, and fairly practical, the Suzuki Splash ticks most boxes in the city car segment.

The peppy Vauxhall Adam is sleek, economical, and well-equipped, making it the perfect city car for young drivers.

The Volkswagen up! is a decent entry-level city car that's superb in congested cities thanks to its easy to drive nature, and excellent build quality.

Read our expert used SEAT Mii review. Explore the key features and discover if it's the right car for your lifestyle.

Unlike many of its rivals, the Fiat Panda is a city car that offers a spacious interior and impressive levels of practicality all-round.

With adorable styling, nippy handling, and affordable running costs, the Fiat 500 is a city car that oozes character.

The Renault Twingo is a true city car, typified by its practical compact size, fun driving experience, and adorable styling

Yellow Kia Picanto Exterior Front Static

The Kia Picanto is popular amongst first time drivers and inner-city livers alike, thanks to its small dimensions and tameable nature.

The Peugeot 107 is a frugal city car that offers cheap running costs, making it an ideal first car.

Perfect for city driving, the Nissan Pixo offers comfort, style, and an enjoyable ride, at a welcomingly affordable price.

Cheap and cheerful, the Ford Ka has proven popular with many thanks to low running costs, adorable looks and a nimble driving experience.

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