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Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 Hybrid is a city car with stylish looks and competitive pricing, but its underpowered engine has been met with heavy criticism.

16 October 2026

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Vauxhall Corsa GSE

The Vauxhall Corsa GSE is an electric hot hatch that offers strong performance, with a firmer ride and less battery range than the standard Corsa Electric.

9 October 2026

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Hyundai i20

The Hyundai i20 has been praised for being a big improvement over the old model, although it's not seen to be as good as the best in class.

1 October 2026

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BYD Dolphin G

The only plug-in hybrid supemini, the BYD Dolphin G offers class-leading efficiency, but reviewers have cited minor issues with the car's driving experience.

28 September 2026

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Geely EX2

The Geely EX2 is a spacious and well-equipped compact electric hatchback, but it struggles to stand out amongst strong competition.

25 September 2026

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Aion UT

The Aion UT is a spacious and well-equipped small electric hatch with a fantastic aftersales package, but its firm ride has drawn some criticism.

25 September 2026

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Cupra Raval

The Cupra Raval is an all-electric supermini that offers head-turning looks, driving thrills and a spacious cabin, but rivals are more comfortable.

11 September 2026

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Dacia Spring

The second-generation Dacia Spring hatchback is set to arrive in early 2027, with more battery range and a more powerful powertrain.

11 September 2026

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