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Best small cars: top compact cars to buy in 2026
From new drivers to families or empty nesters, there’s a small car to suit all tastes – here are the best as picked by our experts

Audi S3 (2024 - ) review
Does Audi’s hot hatch get the balance right between fun and day-to-day drivability?

Skoda Fabia 130 (2026 – ) review
Hottest Fabia yet combines hot-hatch fun with mature looks and impressively solid build quality

CUPRA Formentor VZ5 (2025 – ) review
Cupra’s stylish crossover repurposes the engine from the Audi RS3 for a rare-groove performance twist on the Formentor

Vauxhall Mokka GSE (2025 – ) review
New Mokka GSE successfully reinvents Vauxhall’s hot-hatch heritage for the electric age

Alpine A290 (2025 - ) review
Alpine’s sporty twist on the Renault 5 takes all that we like about the standard car and adds an extra layer of hot hatch fun!

Skoda Elroq vRS (2025 – ) review
We like the standard Elroq for all but its boring looks – enter the faster, funkier and considerably more expensive vRS version!

Car body styles: Which best suits you?
From SUV to MPV, and from hatchback to saloon, the car market is full of choices. But, which is the right one for you? We explain in this guide.

Abarth 600e (2024 - ) review
Abarth gives the Fiat 600e a LOUD makeover and makes it one of the most fun electric cars this side of a Porsche… but with compromises

BMW 1 Series Hatchback (2024 - ) review
New generation of BMW’s popular hatchback hides great onboard tech and a sporty driving experience behind the anonymous looks

Alpine A290 coming soon – price, specs and release info
French sportscar company Alpine is making an electric hot hatch out of the Renault 5. Here’s everything you need to know

CUPRA Ateca (2020 - ) review
The car that launched Cupra as a standalone brand is getting on a little but still a great mix of performance and practicality







