Fiat 500
✓Surprisingly large boot
✓Distinctive Italian design
✗Outdated navigation interface on older models
✗Less reliable than Japanese rivals
Hyundai i20
✓Perfect for urban traffic and tight maneuvers
✓Relatively high reliability for the price range
✓Fresh and impressive design with large windows for good visibility
✓Rich technology including a 10.25-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto
✗Climate control performance suffers in the hot local summer
✗High repair costs at authorized service centers
✗1.0 T-GDI engine is relatively weak compared to rivals (90–100 hp) and struggles on inclines
✗Weak braking performance on steep roads or under maximum load