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Honda Super-N

The Honda Super-N is a small all-electric five-door city car with attractive pricing, unique looks and a fun driving experience, but its short battery range won't suit some.

7 August 2026

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Toyota Aygo X Hybrid

Reviewers agree that the Toyota Aygo X Hybrid sets a new benchmark for the shrinking city car class, but it comes with a price premium.

27 March 2026

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BYD Dolphin Surf

The BYD Dolphin Surf is an electric city car launched in 2025. It gets plenty of standard kit and is roomier than you might expect inside.

21 September 2025

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Leapmotor T03

The Leapmotor T03 scores top marks for its low pricing but its driving experience is poor and the electronic safety systems are awful.

5 May 2025

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Citroën ë-C3

The electric Citroën ë-C3 emphasises value for money rather than technology or luxuries. It's also another way of saying it's a bit austere.

17 October 2024

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Kia Picanto

The Kia Picanto is reliable, affordable and easy to live with, but weak safety performance holds it back against newer rivals.

18 September 2024

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Abarth 500e

The Abarth 500e is a compact electric hot hatch with agile handling and low running costs, though average safety and warranty scores limit its overall Expert Rating.

12 July 2023

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Smart Fortwo (2014 to 2018)

Cheap to run and easy to drive, the Smart Fortwo received a mixed bag of review scores in the UK, hindered by its pricing and performance.

9 December 2022

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Honda Super-N

Toyota Aygo X Hybrid

BYD Dolphin Surf

Leapmotor T03

Citroën ë-C3

Kia Picanto

Abarth 500e

Smart Fortwo (2014 to 2018)

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