Best superminis of 2024
Superminis are a great choice for those who want something small and manoeuvrable for town driving, but also want to be able to carry passengers and luggage on longer trips at the weekends. They’re great value for money, cheap to run and easy to live with. There are loads of great superminis out there to choose from, here are 10 of the best on the market.
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The Volkswagen Polo is a fantastic all-rounder, offering a posh feeling cabin, a comfortable driving experience and plenty of interior space. It may not be the most fun car to drive in this segment, however the Polo more than makes up for this with it’s smart styling and decent equipment levels.
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Few cars offer value for money like the Dacia Sandero. It offers an impressively practical cabin, a comfortable ride and is surprisingly well equipped if you avoid the entry-level car. The cabin may not be the most stylish, however at this price you can forgive this small fly in the ointment.
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Want your supermini to have a bit of je ne sais quoi? Then check out the Peugeot 208. Its bold styling makes it stand out in the supermarket car park, and the cabin is just as stylish. Some alternatives may offer more rear passenger space, but the Peugeot is well equipped, good to drive and is available as an eco-friendly electric model as well.
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You can think of the SEAT Ibiza as the Volkswagen Polo’s flamboyant cousin. They’re the same car underneath, however the Ibiza is just more stylish and more fun to drive. It may not be as well made as the Polo, however it still offers decent practicality and a big boot.
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If having fun on a twisty road is important to you, then the Ford Fiesta might be right up your alley. The agile handling and nippy engines make this supermini a right giggle to drive, however the trade-off for this is a slightly firmer ride than some alternatives. Still, at least standard equipment is generous across the range.
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Stepping into the Audi A1, you could be mistaken for thinking you’re sitting in something from the class above. It’s well made, well equipped and really comfy on long trips. It may be on the pricey side, however you do get an excellent choice of engines and it looks classy as well.
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The MINI is a British icon which is instantly recognisable. That funky retro styling makes it stand out from the crowd, and the MINI is great fun to drive. Some superminis may be more spacious, and others more comfortable, but the MINI is well equipped and is available with plenty of personalisation options to make it your own.
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You won’t be stopping at the petrol pumps very often with the Toyota Yaris thanks to its efficient hybrid engine, and it’s a lot more than just economical. It’s also fun to drive, comfortable and offers loads of standard equipment. It’s just a shame that rear legroom and boot space aren’t the best.
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Not many superminis at this price point offer interior quality quite like the Renault Clio. Everything is well made and solid, and material quality is excellent. You also get loads of standard equipment and a huge boot. It could just do with being a bit more fun to drive, but at least it’s a good looking car.
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The Vauxhall Corsa has been an icon of the British car market since the 90s, and still manages to be a respectable choice in the city car segment. It’s fun to drive, frugal with fuel and you get plenty of kit as standard. Shame that it’s not as practical as other options or as exciting in the cabin, though.
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