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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

Toyota bZ4X Touring (2026 - ) review
Toyota tops out its electric SUV range with the bZ4X Touring estate crossover

JAECOO 8 SHS-P (2026 - ) review
Jaecoo has won hearts and mind for its combination of value and style – can it pull the same trick at a more premium level?

Skoda Fabia Estate (2014 - ) review
The Skoda Fabia Estate is in a class of its own – literally. It’s comfortable, affordable to run and, above all, impressively spacious, it’s well worth a look if you want more space from your supermini

Chery Tiggo 4 (2026 – ) review
The Tiggo 4 is Chinese brand Chery’s smallest car and is certainly cheap … though it feels it in places

MG MGS9 (2026 - ) review
Seven-seat practicality, plug-in hybrid flexibility and keen pricing deliver on MG’s proven value-for-money reputation

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer (2026 – ) review
The revised Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer proves that, yes, estates are better than hatchbacks!

BMW iX3 (2026 – ) review
For all the next-gen tech and bold new style the iX3 plays it safe … and is all the better for it

Volvo EX30 (2026 – ) review
Stylish, sustainable and surprisingly affordable, Volvo’s compact electric SUV ticks an awful lot of boxes but isn’t without frustrations

OMODA 7 (2026 – ) review
The Omoda 7 aims to meet the Nissan Qashqai head on in terms of affordability and practicality … and it largely succeeds

Government to increase grants to help homeowners without a driveway install charging points
Up to £500 will be available for renters, homeowners with on-street parking, landlords and businesses to install EV charging

BYD Atto 3 EVO (2026 – ) review
BYD’s popular electric SUV gets wide-ranging and welcome improvements to range, onboard tech and performance







