What's the best petrol city car to buy?
I am moving towards buying a new city-size car, conventional petrol-driven, i.e no electric or hybrid. What cars are there still available on the new-car market?
Asked on 3 February 2026 by GGrocer
Answered by
Matt Robinson
The Kia Picanto and Hyundai i10 are two of a dwindling number of traditional, petrol-powered city cars, and both are excellent cars worth a look. Production of the i10 has ended, though, so it would need to be an existing car in stock rather than a fresh order. You can see our pick of the best city cars here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/guides/small-cars/best-city-c.../
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