Great residuals and low running costs are highlights, as are fun driving dynamics.īut the Suzuki is cheap to buy and well equipped. This tiny little hatchback has been sold in North America since the 2013 model year, but the. While it isn’t the cheapest here, the Toyota is desirable for buyers on a budget. The Spark is Chevrolets smallest and most affordable offering. Attractive packaging, a willing engine, capable handling, high specification and excellent value for money set it apart here. In the talented city car class, it’s off the pace. In reality, the engine is coarse, the design fussy and its high specification comes at too much of a cost. It has lots of kit, plenty of space and a powerful engine – on paper, it’s a winning formula. That means the new Chevrolet Spark brings up the rear. It feels built to a budget, but is well equipped and can be run on a shoestring. There are no complaints about the Alto’s £8,940 price. Take into account the great residuals, low running costs, strong build and fun driving experience, though, and it’s hard to argue against the Toyota. In £9,841 Platinum trim, it’s pricey – we’d recommend the cheaper and better-equipped Blue model. Runner-up spot goes to the excellent Aygo. But deciding the order of the rest is tougher. It’s also cheap to buy and run, and has a brilliant five-year warranty. The Hyundai is hugely talented, with broad appeal. However, that makes picking a winner in this test simple. With so much of the decision being driven by cost, it really is a case of the head ruling the heart. Joining it here are the Toyota Aygo and Suzuki Alto – both have three-cylinder engines, yet compensate with lots of character, cheap running costs and cheeky looks.
The Hyundai i10 offers a top-quality interior, lots of kit, a bulletproof warranty and low prices. Rivals should be worried, then – but our favourite model in this sector doesn’t scare easily.
A frugal 1.2-litre petrol engine, five doors and distinctive looks are a good start, while it has a spacious, high-spec cabin. Chevrolet thinks its new Spark is the ideal solution.
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They need to be as easy to drive in town as they are on the open road, plus have spacious interiors and boots. The latest options in this class have to be capable all-rounders, as well as affordable and fun. City cars are among the cheapest models around, but that doesn’t mean they can afford to feel like budget buys.
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