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7 of the best new cars under £10,000

We take a look at the best new car deals available now, for less than £10,000.

The new ŠKODA Fabia is on our list for the best new car deals under £10,000

The new ŠKODA Fabia is on our list for the best new car deals under £10,000

Please note that prices stated in this article are correct at time of publishing, and may be subject to change.

ŠKODA Citigo – from £8,695

The ŠKODA Citigo is an excellent city car, which is practical and charming in equal measures. With class-leading boot space, easy to use controls, and impressive efficiency figures, the Citigo is a real rival in the small city car race.

Our pick: 1.0 MPI GreenTech SE L 5dr – £9995

Spec:

  • 1-litre petrol engine
  • Combined MPG: 68.9
  • CO2 emissions: 95g/km
  • Equipment: Radio/MP3 player with aux input, air conditioning, 60/40 split folding seats

Ford Fiesta – from £8,995

The Ford Fiesta is the UK’s best selling car, and it’s easy to see why. The Fiesta is handsome, well built and comfortable. There’s no need to stray from the entry-level model for a reliable and fun car. The Fiesta has all the equipment you would expect, and offers bags of style to boot.

Our pick: 1.25 Studio 3dr – £8995

Spec:

  • 1.25-litre petrol engine

  • Combined MPG: 54.3

  • CO2 emissions: 120g/km

  • Equipment: Radio/MP3 player with USB connection, daytime running lights, hill start assist, six speakers

Volkswagen Up! – from £7995

A funky looking thing, the Up! is economical, spacious and fun to drive. For a cheap to run city run-around that’s agile and smooth, look no further.

Our pick: 1.0 Move Up! 3dr – £9295

Spec:

  • 1.0-litre petrol engine
  • Combined MPG: 62.8
  • CO2 emissions: 105g/km
  • Equipment: Comfort pack, daytime running lights, air conditioning, height adjustable steering wheel

SEAT Mii – from £8355

The SEAT Mii is one of the best new city cars you can buy. It’s spacious, handles well and offers a bit more interest than rivals. If you’re on a budget, the entry-level model is okay, but it’s worth paying a little more for the SE trim, which benefits from alloy wheels, a smarter cabin and leather steering wheel.

Our pick: 1.0 SE 3dr – £9790

Spec:

  • 1.0-litre petrol engine

  • Combined MPG: 62.8

  • CO2 emissions: 105g/km

  • Equipment: 14-inch Silva alloys, hill hold control, service interval indicator

ŠKODA Fabia – from £9995

Winner of the What Car? Car of the Year 2015, the ŠKODA Fabia is a practical yet stylish supermini that offers great fuel economy and CO2 emissions. Sporty and practical, you can’t go wrong with the Fabia.

Our pick: 1.0 MPI 60 S 5dr – £9995

Spec:

  • 1.0-litre petrol engine
  • Combined MPG: 60.1
  • CO2 emissions: 106g/km
  • Equipment: Exterior temperature gauge, service interval indicator, Bluetooth, USB and SD card, PAS

Vauxhall Corsa – from £8995

The revised Vauxhall Corsa released earlier this year gives the car a fresh lease of life, with big improvements in engine refinement, comfort and quality. There’s a wide range of engines to choose from, and updates to the suspension and interior make the all-new Corsa a solid choice.

Our pick: 1.4 ecoFLEX Sting 3dr – £8995

Spec:

  • 1.4-litre petrol engine

  • Combined MPG: 55.4

  • CO2 emissions: 119g/km

  • Equipment: 16-inch alloys, city assist mode for power steering, Bluetooth system, cruise control and speed limiter, trip computer, USB

Hyundai i10 –from £7774

The Hyundai i10 has everything you could possibly want in a city car; spacious interior, fun to drive, low running costs and attractive pricing. With the biggest boot space in the city car class at 252 litres, and enough room to comfortably sit five adults, the i10 has practicality sorted, too.

Our pick: 1.0 SE 5dr – £8387

Spec:

  • 1.0-litre petrol engine
  • Combined MPG: 60.1
  • CO2 emissions: 108g/km
  • Equipment: 5-year Triple Care Package, CD audio with iPod connectivity, electric windows and heated door mirrors, air conditioning

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Sophie McGraw

Staff writer at Arnold Clark

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