Reviews
Renault Megane Dynamique

Renault Megane Dynamique
The most desirable version of Renault's family hatchback is the Renault Megane Dynamique TomTom, which boasts reasonable list prices and a decent leve…
Vauxhall Corsa SE

Vauxhall Corsa SE
The Vauxhall Corsa SE represents the most luxurious model in the range - losing the sporty trappings of many other models in favour of improved comfor…
Vauxhall Astra Excite

Vauxhall Astra Excite
The Vauxhall Astra Excite comes with loads of standard equipment, and if you go for one of the diesel engines you'll benefit from rock-bottom running …
Mazda2 Tamura

Mazda2 Tamura
The Mazda2 remains a well-equipped, good value, fun-to-drive proposition that won’t cost the earth to run.
Ford Ka Edge

Ford Ka Edge
The Ford Ka Edge has agile handling, a surprisingly comfortable ride and a decent level of equipment for those who live in the city.
Ford Fiesta Style

Ford Fiesta Style
The Ford Fiesta Style looks a little sharper, and has a wider choice of engines than the entry-level Studio. However, it costs up to around £650 more.
Audi A3 S line

Audi A3 S line
The A3 S line sits at the top of the Audi A3 range, but the suspension modifications make it very uncomfortable, and it costs a lot more than the basi…
Nissan Qashqai Acenta

Nissan Qashqai Acenta
The Nissan Qashqai Acenta is a highly recommended alternative to mainstream small family hatchbacks. The Acenta trim is relatively expensive, though.
Vauxhall Corsa Excite

Vauxhall Corsa Excite
The Vauxhall Corsa Excite isn’t the cheapest or the best supermini to drive, but for space and quality, it’s right up there.
Ford Fiesta Zetec S

Ford Fiesta Zetec S
“When fitted with the company’s 123bhp EcoBoost engine, the Ford Fiesta Zetec S is an excellent alternative to a proper fast hatchback, because it has…
Vauxhall Corsa SXi

Vauxhall Corsa SXi
The SXi comes with some extra equipment that makes the Corsa look and feel a bit sportier than lower spec models, but in terms of suspension set-up an…
Ford Fiesta Zetec

Ford Fiesta Zetec
“The Ford Fiesta Zetec is reasonably priced and gets alloy wheels and chrome exterior trim that make it stand out from the basic model.”
Ford Fiesta Titanium

Ford Fiesta Titanium
“Opt for the automatic EcoBoost and the Ford Fiesta Titanium gives executive-car specification, but in a small package that is easy to park and frugal…
Vauxhall Astra SRi

Vauxhall Astra SRi
The SRi is the sporty model in the Astra range, and Vauxhall has made several modifications that make it much more fun to drive than the standard Astr…