Dacia Sandero
✓Good ride comfort on urban and intercity roads
✓Cheap and simple maintenance, with readily available and affordable spare parts
✓Surprisingly spacious interior for its compact size
✗The car is perceived as poor value for its price
✗Disappointing performance
✗Negative image among drivers
✗Noticeable engine and road noise on long drives
Fiat 500
✓Surprisingly large boot
✓Distinctive Italian design
✗Outdated navigation interface on older models
✗Less reliable than Japanese rivals