The supermini, class is fiercely competitive and, because of this, manufacturers have upped their game in recent years to ensure that their small cars are as good as they can be.
Buyers no longer expect a supermini to feel like a small car and the best superminis in the class offer that rare mix of big-car refinement, luxury, style and performance for a decent price.
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Audi A1The Audi A1 is a car which encapsulates all that's good about the Audi brand in a small package. It's good-looking, desirable, classy and built with the sort of attention to detail we've come to expect from Audi. |
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Ford FiestaBritain's best-selling car is popular for a reason. It's great to drive, comfortable to sit in, good-looking and available with a strong range of engines, including Ford's excellent new EcoBoost unit. And in addition to this, it's cheap to buy, cheap to own and cheap to run. |
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Hyundai i20In terms of value for money, the Hyundai i20 is hard to beat. Not only is it cheap to buy, but it also costs peanuts to run and offers excellent levels of practicality and safety to boot. Factor in the car's generous equipment levels and comfortable ride and the i20 is a very tempting proposition. |
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Peugeot 208The Peugeot 208 is light-years ahead of its predecessor, the old 207. With a good-looking exterior, a well-made interior and an excellent choice of engines, the Peugeot 208 is the perfect choice for those seeking a little French flair from their supermini. |
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Suzuki SwiftThe Suzuki Swift is a cracking little supermini thanks to its blend of fine handling, value for money, practicality and good looks. The Swift is also on offer with an excellent range of engines and is blessed with a superb ride, making it a very convincing alternative to its more mainstream rivals. |
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