Compact hatchbacks, thrifty commuters and city EVs, each through our 150-point checkup and cleaned up. Every card shows the price, the miles and the MPG up front.
6 cars ready to meet you.
For sale2019The little hatchback that thinks it is a moving van. Magic-seat versatility, thrifty on fuel and famously easy to park. A friendly first car that will not let you down.
For sale2020Go-kart handling and a personality the size of a much bigger car. This Cooper is all charm, all grin, and shockingly easy to squeeze into any city spot.
For sale2017Under ten grand and over-delivering. The Rio is a cheerful, warranty-loved subcompact with just the right amount of tech and a whole lot of value.
For sale2018The enthusiast's little secret. The Mazda2 punches way above its size with sweet steering and a chassis that loves a corner. Frugal and genuinely fun.
For sale2019German-solid on a small-car budget. The Polo feels like a shrunken luxury car — quiet, comfy and beautifully built. A grown-up little hatch.
For sale2016The tiniest, thriftiest way into a reliable car. The Spark is a genuine city flea — dartable, cheerful and shockingly roomy up front for something so small.
2 cars ready to meet you.
For sale2018Reliable to a fault and sippy on fuel. The Yaris is the sensible-shoes commuter that still manages to be fun on a twisty back road. Low miles, big value.
For sale2021Newer, low-mile and remarkably grown-up for a subcompact. Great safety scores, a comfy ride and a fuel bill so small you will forget fuel stops exist.
2 cars ready to meet you.
For sale2020Silent, zippy and gas-free. This little Leaf is the perfect city EV — instant torque off the line, cheap to charge at home and grin-inducingly quiet.
For sale2020Impossibly cute and quietly quick. This electric 500 is the definitive city sweetheart — tiny footprint, huge character, and zero trips to the pump.
2 cars that drove off happy. Ask the Little-Car Finder to track down a twin.
Sold — sniff!2019A fizzy little Fiesta that found its person. Sharp handling, easy tech and a real sweetheart of a commuter. This one has already driven off into the sunset.
Sold — sniff!2017A featherweight charmer that already went home with a very happy commuter. Nimble, frugal and endlessly likeable. Ask us to find you the next one.
No clipboards, no pressure, no surprise add-ons. Here is how buying a little car from us usually goes.
Spot a car you like in the gallery, or tell us your budget and commute and we will shortlist a few.
Send a note or call to reserve an hour. Your car will be cleaned, charged and waiting, with its checkup sheet.
Drive it home with our love-it guarantee. Not the one? Bring it back for a refund or an easy swap.
A short, friendly note when freshly checked little cars roll onto the lot. About once a month, never spammy.