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Fiat Panda

2012 0.9-litre TwinAir - When it comes to small cars, Fiat has it covered. There’s the Punto all-rounder, the chic 500 and the utilitarian Panda. The Panda first appeared in the 1980s, and this was succeeded by the baby MPV version in 2003, so now comes the third-gen Panda with a heavily revised chassis, fresh styling and a [...]

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Nissan Juke

1.5 dCI Manual Acenta Premium - The idea of sticking a supermini inside an SUV is an odd one but Nissan’s twisted crossover strikes a good balance and successfully integrates what motorists love most about both cars. Practicality may not be a strong point but a stylish and bubbly drive is virtually guaranteed. [...]

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Renault Clio

Expression ECO 1.5 dCi - The Renault Clio has been a stable presence in the UK since it was first launched in 1990. Benefitting from a refresh in 2011, and launching an Eco version, the Clio joins the green crowd, with emissions of a tiny 94g/km CO2, making the model tax and fuel efficient. Renault’s keen pricing mean that’ [...]

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Volkswagen UP

75PS up! white - The up! is VW’s all-new city car with a new engine, new body, new chassis, new infotainment, new everything. It plugs the gap in VW’s range left by the discontinued Fox, and it’s up against the likes of the Fiat 500, Ford Ka, Toyota iQ and others. The up! is undeniably cute, but does it warrant the [...]

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Chrysler Ypsilon

0.9 TwinAir Limited - In a feat of badge engineering as bold as anything since Daewoos became Chevrolets, Fiat-owned Chrysler has recently launched the Ypsilon, formerly known in the Italian and other left-hand-drive markets as the Lancia Ypsilon. But branding and unusual styling aside, can this little ‘premium luxury’ 5 [...]

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Kia Picanto

3 1.25L - The fact that very few people are aware of Picanto’s supposed meaning is probably a good thing; there can’t be many people who would leap at the prospect of driving ‘a small chicken’. Regardless, there’s nothing poultry about this small yet mighty supermini. With a slick new style, swifter performan [...]

Nissan Leaf

World Car of the Year 2011 the Nissan LEAF is the first mass production small family car powered purely by electricity. Designed from the wheels up as an electric car, the LEAF promises a new dawn in personal mobility. Protected from the upward spiral of petrol and diesel prices can this vanguard to [...]

Toyota Yaris

The first-generation Yaris of a decade ago was a cute little car with slightly oddball styling and novel, digital instrumentation deeply recessed into the centre of the dash. The second-gen model was a little bigger and more suave, and now comes the third; slightly larger again and even better equip [...]

Volkswagen Beetle

2011 - It may be only the third generation of new Beetle in 73 years, but the latest model is a much more appealing proposition than its immediate predecessor. Still based on the Golf, the new Beetle is sportier, better looking and has a wider attraction, so it forms a much more core element of Volkswagen’ [...]

Nissan Juke

One driver’s ultra-modern crossover is another oddball. Yes, it’s the Nissan Juke: a car more certain to split opinion than Marmite. For all its unusual-ness, though, the Juke is a fairly straightforward, if pricey, alternative to most superminis at heart. If the cost is a concern, take a look at th [...]

Peugeot iOn

2011 - The electrically powered Mitsubishi i-MiEV recently went on sale in the UK and it’s now been joined by the Citroen C-Zero, and the Peugeot i0N tested here. They’re all fundamentally the same car, but the Japanese brand is selling the i-MiEV in the conventional way, while the two French companies are [...]

Hyundai i10

2011 - A mild exterior facelift for Hyundai’s popular city car i10 masks more significant changes under the bonnet. The existing 1.2-litre petrol engine has been revised for greater power, economy and lower emissions, ticking all three boxes for a successful update. The 1.1-litre petrol engine is no more, [...]

Mazda 2

2011 - It’s mid-life refresh time for the Mazda2, which now comes with a subtly restyled front bumper to incorporate revised foglights. There are also new alloy wheels and some poshed-up trim inside, but the most important change is one you cannot see: revised suspension. New settings and an even stiffer b [...]

Nissan Micra

2011 - The first rule of launching a new car is it must move the game on from its predecessor. Nissan has decided to move the goal posts a little with its new Micra, which is designed as one car for the whole world, or at least 160 countries. So, no more Sunderland-built northern soul and in its place Chen [...]

Audi A1

Audi has spent the last decade filling every available niche in the car market – plus some that previously didn’t exist – and now it’s focused on the smaller end with the new A1. A cousin of the Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia and Seat Ibiza – all good cars in their own ways – the latest Audi is the en [...]

Audi A1

1.6 TDI - The Audi A1 is a premium supermini and, as it comes from the Volkswagen Group stable of brands, is a close relative of the VW Polo, Skoda Fabia and Seat Ibiza. But as it’s an Audi, the four rings on the grille will automatically enhance its popularity with the young, urban consumers the A1 is aimed [...]

Audi A1

1.4 TFSI - The Audi A1 is shaping up to be one of the most hotly anticipated cars of 2010. A premium supermini (and close relative of the VW Polo, Skoda Fabia and Seat Ibiza), the A1 should be a big hit with the young, urban consumers it is aimed at. It’s a clever little package of premium quality condensed do [...]

Audi A1

1.2 TFSI - Audi’s A1, a cousin of the Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia and Seat Ibiza, is the new entry-level model of the German carmaker’s ever-expanding range. A premium supermini, the A1 should be a big hit with the young, urban consumers it is aimed at. Its formula of premium quality condensed into a small pa [...]

Renault Clio

Eco2 1.5 dCi 86 3-dr Extreme AC - Over the past twenty years Renault has sold over 10 million Clios worldwide. In the UK there are currently 33 versions available in seven trim levels from the 200hp Renaultsport Cup and Gordini versions to this sub 100g/km 1.5 dCi. 1990s ad idols Nicole and Papa weren’t too bothered about CO2 emissi [...]

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Suzuki Swift

1.2 SZ4 5dr - The new Swift is here and better looking than ever. Not only is the new model prettier, it’s more practical too, with a longer wheelbase making the backseats much more accessible, meaning the new model should appeal to a wider audience and bring it closer to Fiesta territory. Suzuki completes a perf [...]

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Fiat 500

TwinAir 85hp - The Fiat 500 of 1957 was an affordable and practical city runabout originally powered by a half-litre, 2-cyl engine. Fifty-three years on, the latest addition to the current 500 range pays homage to that car by also having just two cylinders, but the new TwinAir engine hasn’t come about for sentimen [...]

Volkswagen Polo

Bluemotion 2010 - The Volkswagen Polo is the second-biggest seller in VW’s model line-up (after the Golf), so the fifth generation of the car, launched at the end of 2009, was one of the most eagerly anticipated new cars of the year. The new model has been well received by the press and public alike, and is the curre [...]

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Mini Clubman

Now in its second generation, the new BMW-owned Mini has established itself as a firm favourite with the British carbuying public since it was launched in 2001. Indeed, UK owners have taken to the car to their hearts, embracing it as a true heir to the iconic Alec Issigonis original. It consistently [...]

Chevrolet Spark

The Spark is a more grown-up small car from Chevrolet and shows the firm is moving in the right direction. Style-wise, the Spark has a little fire in its belly and touches such the as the rear door handles being hidden in the window surround to give a sportier three-door appearance are welcome. Valu [...]

Alfa Romeo Mito

Cloverleaf - Alfa Romeo has for years basked in the affection that many car fans have for the Italian brand. From its successful racers (including Le Mans and Mille Miglia winners in the 20s and 30s, plus Grand Prix and Formula One entries) to much-loved road cars such as the Giulia, GTA, Spider and Alfasud, Alf [...]

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Nissan Qashqai

A mild facelift keeps the Nissan Qashqai in the running as a family-friendly crossover that’s good to drive and affordable to own. There’s also the +2 model for those who need some extra space for people and luggage, while a new Pure Drive model lowers emissions. Otherwise, the Qashqai continues to [...]

Kia Venga

3 1.4 CDTi Ecodynamics - The Venga is the latest model from the Korean car maker that’s seemingly set on shaking up the old order of the car industry. Following hot on the heels of the intriguing Soul in 2009 is this Kia’s new “hard to pigeonhole” car. Part mini-MPV, part supermini, the Venga might have a humorous name for [...]

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Alfa Romeo Mito

MultiAir - Following on from Alfa’s popular new MiTo launched in 2009 comes the MiTo MultiAir. MultiAir is much more than a marketing buzzword as it unquestionably signifies a major advancement in petrol engine design by yielding a 10% reduction in both fuel consumption and CO2 along with a 12.5% increase in p [...]

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Toyota Auris

2010 models - Launched in 2007 as the successor to the long-serving, record-selling Corolla, for 2010 the Auris has been restyled inside and out with revised suspension, newer Optimal Drive engines and spec enhancements. Although the Auris has been selling well in Europe, it’s far from a common sight on UK roads. [...]

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