In addition to the stellar petrol motor, there’s the EV Corsa Electric option that will suit buyers looking for greener fare. There’s plenty of opportunity for personalisation thanks to bold colours, and options that allow you to create unique cars.
9. Suzuki Swift
Prices from £19,200
| Pros | Cons |
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Great fun to drive |
Disappointing Euro NCAP safety rating |
Small, light, and fun, the Suzuki Swift is a genuinely enjoyable little car to drive. Available with one engine – a 1.2-litre mild hybrid petrol engine – it puts out a modest 81bhp, but because the Swift is so light, low power doesn’t come with much of a cost. It can be a bit noisy on the move though.
While there’s only one motor on offer, it can come with a CVT automatic, five-speed manual, front, or all-wheel drive. There’s a Swift to suit just about everyone. Drive carefully and you’ll see more than 64mpg on a run.
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A low cost of entry combined with generous standard kit help the Swift stand out where others look a bit pedestrian.
10. Peugeot 208
Prices from £24,000
| Pros | Cons |
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Strong equipment level |
Divisive driving position |
A great looking supermini, the Peugeot 208 brings a sense of style, and huge feelgood factor to the space – which helps it stand out from capable rivals.
Along with the Vauxhall Corsa, it sits on the Stellantis CMP small car platform. Designed from the outset to suit different powertrains, the Peugeot 208 can come with ICE, hybrid, or a fully battery electric setup. There’s a 208 for everyone.
The best superminis to buy now
How we choose the best superminis
We go to great lengths to bring you the definitive verdicts on every supermini. Here’s how we test them and what we’re looking for…
Intensive supermini testing
Our road test teams have tested every supermini currently on sale in the UK and the majority of the available models have also been group tested against their key rivals in a back-to-back assessment. Some have also been on the Auto Express long-term test fleet where we live with cars for a period of around six-months to really understand how it fits in with everyday life.
Focus on what supermini buyers really want
Cost is crucial in the supermini market as these are some of the most affordable cars to buy and run. We look at efficiency, both on the official tests and in the real world, as well as insurance costs and general running costs in order to build a complete picture for what a supermini is likely to cost you to run.
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