Best nearly new small car

[Edible Roadkill]

For my parents, getting on in years now, current Audi A6 avant is getting leggy & too big for them, don’t need the boot for dogs as they’re gone, they’d like something smaller, easier to park etc.

21-23 plate - budget £20k

They seem keen on a 1.5 hybrid Yaris but after watching a few reviews i think they look quite flimsy.

Usual contenders fiesta, polo etc

Anything else worth looking at ?

[Super Sonic]

Honda Jazz

[Edible Roadkill]

Super Sonic said:

Honda Jazz

Had a glimpse at those on AT earlier but they pretty fugly looking

[Glosphil]

Skoda Fabia or Seat Ibiza. 1.0TSi, either 95hp & 5-speed or 110hp & 6-speed. 110 also available with 7-DSG. A range of trim levels.

[CG2020UK]

Following on from the VW group I like the A1 and Q2.

Peugeot 208 is brilliant inside but might appeal to younger market more.

[Super Sonic]

Edible Roadkill said:

Had a glimpse at those on AT earlier but they pretty fugly looking

They'll be sitting on the inside. There's a reason these are popular.

[alfabeat]

Edible Roadkill said:

Had a glimpse at those on AT earlier but they pretty fugly looking

It isn't your car.................

What do your parents think of it? In my experience, let them buy what they want. If not you will just get grief.

[georgeyboy12345]

I wouldn't say a Yaris is flimsy. In 30 years the Yaris is likely still to be driving around delivering pizzas long after the likes of a Fiesta has been recycled into baked bean cans.

Anyway, here are some other ideas


Suzuki Swift 1.4 Boosterjet
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202210241...

Hyundai i20 1.0 T-GDi MHEV
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303024...

Kia Rio 1.0 T-GDi MHEV
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202212102...


Audi A1 30 TFSI Sportback
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303024...

Seat Ibiza 1.0 TSI Xcellence
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202212182...


Mini Cooper
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202302284...

Mini Cooper SE
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202302204...


Renault Clio 1.6 E-Tech Hybrid
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202302224...

Renault Zoe R135 EV50
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202211252...


Vauxhall Corsa E
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202211081...

[CoolHands]

Vw polo has nice ride quality

[colin79666]

Suzuki Vitara if they would prefer a higher up seating position.

I’d echo the above about the Yaris, like many a Japanese small car the interior plastics etc. don’t feel plush but they are actually robust. I wouldn’t rule the Yaris out.

[bitchstewie]

Just got myself a brand new 23 plate Mazda 2 for £15K.

Very impressed with the level of kit and quality for the money compared to anything else I looked at at a similar price point.

[Shabaza]

I know it's slightly bigger
But they're based off a polo platform and they might appreciate the raised height.
The VW T-cross or Skoda Kamiq
Both great little cars

[Turtle Shed]

Yaris or Jazz is the right answer.

Petrol. Japanese. Manual. The Holy Trinity of dependable motoring.

[Edible Roadkill]

Toyota only offer an auto box in the Yaris now and one engine option.

[Edible Roadkill]

bhstewie said:

Just got myself a brand new 23 plate Mazda 2 for £15K.

Very impressed with the level of kit and quality for the money compared to anything else I looked at at a similar price point.

Where was that from ?

That’s a great price, same car as the Yaris, built on the same production line, pretty much identical except the badge.

These are rrp c.£21k where did you get that sort of discount ?

[Edible Roadkill]

alfabeat said:

It isn't your car.................

What do your parents think of it? In my experience, let them buy what they want. If not you will just get grief.

I know I just think they’ll think the same. It’s got a weird look, Yaris on the other hand is a good looking supermini.

[bitchstewie]

Edible Roadkill said:

Where was that from ?

That’s a great price, same car as the Yaris, built on the same production line, pretty much identical except the badge.

These are rrp c.£21k where did you get that sort of discount ?

There are two Mazda 2 models one is the "Mazda' Mazda 2 and the other is the hybrid based off the Yaris.

I got the former.

[33q]

My wife has a 2020 Seat Arona FR DSG.

We bought it new for about £17.5k via CarWow....probably more now.

Easy to get into, goes very well, 45 MPG, very refined. I love it!

[mikeiow]

Shabaza said:

I know it's slightly bigger
But they're based off a polo platform and they might appreciate the raised height.
The VW T-cross or Skoda Kamiq
Both great little cars

I would agree that a raised height makes a lot of sense…..often easier to get in and out, better visibility….

[Edible Roadkill]

bhstewie said:

There are two Mazda 2 models one is the "Mazda' Mazda 2 and the other is the hybrid based off the Yaris.

I got the former.

Ah ok didn’t realise there were 2 models