Used Superminis for Sale

Superminis

A supermini is larger than a city car, and so it offers more space and comfort. However, they are not as expensive as a family hatchback, making them perfect for both needs – city use and as a family hatchback. A middle ground, of sorts, but with the good bits from both the segments. Superminis are cheap to buy and run without compromising so much on space and equipment. Some uber-popular superminis are the Ford Fiesta, Hyundai i20, Volkswagen Polo, and the Renault Clio.

They are affordable with small engines with good manoeuvrability and practicality. Modern superminis also offer a plethora of safety features, making them safer than the smaller city cars. Used superminis are plenty in the market with various options from many well-known carmakers. The only downside to a supermini is the reduced space and performance in comparison to bigger and more powerful hatchbacks. If these two can be overlooked, there are not many body styles out there that offer better value for your hard-earned money!

Supermini buying guide

Not only are superminis some of the most varied cars on the market, but they are also some of the most reliable. Thanks to their popularity and abundance, repairs and new part bills are generally on the affordable side. There are also exceptions, but generally, they are affordable to buy and run, new or used.

Most superminis are petrol-powered, but if you do lots of miles a diesel could be worth looking for, and they’re efficient by class standards. But look out for troublesome diesel engines that are old and require more maintenance. Apart from this, a good service history, a clean MOT history and signs of any visible damage or corrosion should be indicative of a supermini’s overall health.

With many superminis being used as town and city cars, it's worth having a particular look for parking damage, such as dings and dents, along with kerbed wheels that can be expensive to fix.