Brits Share Their Favorite Things to Keep Small!

THE nation says small is best when it comes to mobile phones, headphones and cars.

A poll of 2,000 adults revealed where size really does matter, with 38 per cent claiming they prefer smaller versions of everyday objects than anything too large.

The survey found that 43 percent of people asked said they preferred small cars like the Renault TwingoCredit: Simon Jacobs/PinPep

With , laptops and water bottles also featuring in the top 30 list of things Brits prefer to be little.

Along with wallets and purses, keys, handbags and even houses.

The research was commissioned by and also found smaller items are considered to be more portable (58 per cent), light weight (55 per cent) and convenient (52 per cent).

While 22 per cent think they encourage a minimalist lifestyle.

And 43 per cent prefer to drive a small motor compared to just 18 per cent who opt for big, with petite vehicles being easier to park (67 per cent) and cheaper to run (54 per cent).

Eight in 10 even said the size of a car is more important to them than its age (50 per cent) and brand reputation (41 per cent).

A spokesperson for the car company, which carried out the research ahead of the UK launch of the city car following its recent successful launches of the R4 and R5 EVs, said: “There’s a lot to be said for going small.

“The size of something doesn’t reflect its power, popularity or performance.

“Clearly people are keen for more petite options in life, be it tech, accessories or modes of .

“Whether it’s for reasons around efficiency, ease of transportation or cost saving, there are lots of benefits to being small.”

The study also revealed more are embracing small, with 21 per cent considering downsizing their current home, with 57 per cent believing the benefits including it being easier to clean, heat and more energy efficient.

While 26 per cent said the fact they carry lots of things with them when out of the house makes compact options best.

And 15 per cent already own a small car, with disadvantages of larger options seen as it being expensive to run (51 per cent) and difficult to fit in a garage (40 per cent).

On a nostalgic note, 53 per cent preferred it when mobile phones were compact, and 17 per cent would even consider switching to a smaller model today.

The OnePoll data found ease of use (42 per cent) and portability (40 per cent) would influence people to pay more for smaller product compared to a larger version of the same.

Renault’s spokesperson added: “We’re celebrating small in line with our Twingo which is designed for everyday use.

“It might be under four metres in length, but don’t judge a car by its size, the EV has urban mobility at its core.

“The study proves size does matter, but not always in the way we expect.”

Eight in 10 say the size of a car is more important to them than its age and brand reputationCredit: Simon Jacobs/PinPep