With the previous MINI Hatch, Cooper was the middle-ranking performance and trim combination, sandwiched between the humbler One and faster Cooper S. Leaving the rapid John Cooper Works version aside, this new-era MINI Cooper now has just two levels of petrol-powered urgency — C with 156PS and S packing...

Their numbers may be on the decline, but there are still plenty of petrol-powered small cars out there – the budget-focused Dacia Sandero , for example, or the Hyundai i20 . Or if you fancy a used model, there is no shortage of Ford Fiestas . Smaller, shorter and lighter than most of its small...

Remember when small Peugeots had a touch of style about them? The 205 still looks pretty sharp today, but later cars (in particular the lacklustre 207 ) lost that joie de vivre that helped them stand out from the usual small car tedium. We're happy to report that the latest generation Peugeot 208...

Taking the regular Hyundai i20 small hatch as the starting point, the Hyundai i20 N adds a number of visual and mechanical upgrades. A new front bumper with large air intake, side skirts, rear spoiler and lower diffuser are matched by unique 18-inch alloy wheels as well as numerous ‘N’ logos. ...

Skoda has a reputation for sensible and practical - and the Skoda Fabia has been the epitome of that in the small hatch market. But style has in the past taken a back seat. But that's changing with the 2021 Skoda Fabia which, shock horror, actually looks good. Finally a Fabia that's actually sleek...

At face value, the Hyundai i10 sits at the higher end of city car prices, when compared models such as the Volkswagen Up, Toyota Aygo and Peugeot 108 . Mid-spec models with a couple of optional extras easily exceed £14,000. But you do at least get a lot for your money with the Hyundai i10, both...