Small Family cars


	Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon The Alfa 159 is a very attractive car with a large, comfortable cabin for passengers and plenty of equipment for prices that undercut the usual German suspects.



	Alfa Romeo Twingo Renault Sport Twingo Renault Sport is a genuine hot hatch with looks to match and was designed to deliver both enjoyable roadholding and genuine sports performance. Its efficient, balanced chassis has been mated to a fiery but flexible 133hp engine to form a package that is sure to appeal to all those who seek sporting sensations and driving pleasure during everyday



	Audi A3 The A3 is a desirable, high-quality car and its strong resale values reflect this. It handles well and there are some fine engines available. All models have plenty of safety kit.



	Audi A3 Cabriolet It’s hard to think of a more desirable drop-top at this price, or one with such a quick electric roof. Residual values will be outstanding and some fine engines are available.



	Audi A3 Sportback The A3 is a desirable, high-quality car and its strong resale values reflect this. It handles well and there are some fine engines available. All models have plenty of safety kit.



	Audi A4 Avant The A4 Avant has a well-shaped boot and a roomy cabin. It’s good to drive, ownership costs are competitive and residuals should be strong.



	Audi A4 Limousine The A4 is spacious inside, and a good, grippy car to drive, with plenty of powerful engines. Thanks to reasonable list prices and strong residual values, the ownership costs are competitive.



	Audi A5 Cabriolet The A5 Cabriolet is as classy and desirable as you’d expect an Audi to be. It’s also surprisingly practical, has a strong engine range and is cheaper than rival BMW 3 Series Convertibles.



	Audi A5 Coupé The A5 is classy, solidly-built and desirable. Its performance is strong, whichever engine you choose, and its handling generally composed.



	Audi A5 Sportback The A5 Sportback looks good, is as spacious as an A4 saloon and has added versatility. It has some fine engines too, with the four-cylinder diesel particularly tempting to fleet users.



	Audi Q5 An impressive car thanks to its great refinement. It also has a large boot and generous interior space for passengers. Plus, its well equipped and the dash is clear and easy to use.



	Audi S3 Performance is excellent, and the four-wheel drive shuffles the power around as its needed. Plus, you get lavish specification, a comfy driving position and superb build quality.



	Audi S3 Sportback Performance is excellent, and the four-wheel drive shuffles the power around as its needed. Plus, you get lavish specification, a comfy driving position and superb build quality.



	Audi S4 Avant



	Audi S4 Limousine The S4 is spacious inside, and a good, grippy car to drive, with plenty of powerful engines. Thanks to reasonable list prices and strong residual values, the ownership costs are competitive.



	Audi S5 Cabriolet The S5 Cabriolet is as classy and desirable as you’d expect an Audi to be. It’s also surprisingly practical, has a strong engine range and is cheaper than rival BMW 3 Series Convertibles.



	Audi S5 Coupé The S5 is classy, solidly-built and desirable. Its performance is strong, whichever engine you choose, and its handling generally composed.



	Audi TT Coupé The TT is as good to drive as it is to look at and its beautifully built. The cheaper models are surprisingly affordable to own.



	Audi TT Roadster A reliable, enjoyable roadster. The solid build, neat design (inside and out) and enjoyable driving characteristics make it impossible to ignore.



	Audi TT RS Coupé The TT RS is as good to drive as it is to look at and its beautifully built. The cheaper models are surprisingly affordable to own.



	Audi TT RS Roadster A reliable, enjoyable roadster. The solid build, neat design (inside and out) and enjoyable driving characteristics make it impossible to ignore.



	Audi TTS Coupé The TTS is as good to drive as it is to look at and its beautifully built. The cheaper models are surprisingly affordable to own.



	Audi TTS Roadster A reliable, enjoyable roadster. The solid build, neat design (inside and out) and enjoyable driving characteristics make it impossible to ignore.



	BMW 1 Series (3-door) Engaging to drive, thanks to sharp handling and communicative steering. The diesel engines are refined and frugal, and residual values are solid.



	BMW 3 Series Convertible The 3 Series Convertible drives as well as it looks, and is superbly built. Theres a choice of excellent petrol and diesel engines, and resale values are strong.



	BMW 3 Series Coupé Few coupes are as good to drive or have such an impressive engine range. Its practical for a two-door car, too, with lots of space for four and a reasonable boot.



	BMW 3 Series Sedan The 3 Series Sedan remains the best compact executive to drive. There are superb engines, with fuel economy and emissions levels that beat most of the 3s rivals.



	BMW 3 Series Touring The Touring version of the 3 Series drives every bit as well as the saloon, with sharp handling, informative steering and a strong range of engines.



	BMW M3 Convertible The M3 Convertible offers stunning performance and agile handling. Its beautifully made and well equipped, too.



	BMW M3 Coupé Sensational performance and handling; impressive refinement and a comfortable ride. Plenty of space for four people.



	BMW M3 Sedan The BMW M3 Sedan has sensational performance and handling, but it also makes a practical everyday car thanks to a comfortable ride and plenty of space.



	BMW M6 Convertible With a choice of some fine engines, this will get you to the beach in no time, and the folding roof lets you pick up a tan on the way.



	BMW M6 Coupé Two-plus-two that can be a GT or a sports coupe according to the mood you are in. Excellent engines.



	Cadillac BLS Sedan The BLS is attractively priced and well equipped. Its sharp-edged styling is underpinned by a strong, refined diesel engine and proven mechanicals.



	Cadillac BLS Wagon The BLS Wagon is attractively priced next to its premium rivals, well equipped and reasonably practical. It’s available with strong and refined diesel engines, too.



	Chevrolet Aveo With the Chevrolet Aveo you get it all. Inside, the Aveo is equipped to handle everything life brings your way. From the outside, sleek lines and smooth curves get you noticed everywhere you go.



	Chevrolet Matiz When it comes to getting around the city and suburbs, the advantage goes to the small. As in a stylish car thats more nimble in traffic. More practical to park. More economical to run. All with ample room for four adults, and enough bootspace for almost any type of cargo. For everyone who wants flexibility with more fun, we present the Chevrolet Matiz.



	Citroën C3 Awake your driving senses with the New Citroen C3 Visiodrive. Real quality and the largest panoramic windscreen in its class gives enduring pleasure. High quality materials and stylish finishes are everywhere in the New Citroen C3, offering maximum comfort for everyone on each journey.



	Citroën C4 You and your passengers will have all the room and comfort you could wish for inside the Citroën C4. With elbow room of 1.44m in the front and 1.43m in the rear, the car is at the top of its class for interior space.



	Citroën DS3 New Citroën DS3 offers an extensive array of style, personalisation and quality materials for a bespoke and refined driving experience.



	Fiat Panda Like the 500, another re-invention of an icon: the original Panda sold over 4 million examples. The Panda is uniquely Fiat: no-one else could make something so practical and yet so enjoyable to drive. It has all the spirit and vitality of its home country.



	Honda Jazz The Jazz, offers masses of space despite its compact size. Plus, residual values are strong and it should prove to be reliable.



	Honda Insight The Honda Insight hybrid is an efficient, well-equipped, practical and clean-living car that can cope with family life.



	Hyundai i20 Theres a new car in town - the Hyundai i20. Buzzing with fresh ideas and smart solutions, its sharp and stylish on the outside, and packs more interior space than should ever be possible in a supermini.



	Hyundai i30 Combining style, comfort and a high specification that delivers genuine value for money, the i30 is the intelligent choice for 2010.



	Hyundai Tucson Practical, purposeful and rugged, the Hyundai Tucson is a Sports Utility Vehicle that packs a stylish punch.



	Infiniti G Convertible The G Convertible is beautifully made and packed with equipment. Its an interesting, good-looking alternative to the mainstream.



	Infiniti G Coupé The G Coupé is a quick, responsive, attractive coupe with a decent exhaust note and rarity thrown in for good measure. The rear seats cater well for kids.



	Infiniti G Sedan Youll rarely see another model when driving around, so youll have that exclusive cachet. The G Sedan is rapid and responsive, as well as generally refined.



	Kia cee`d Since its launch the Kia ceed has been turning heads with its style, versatility and award winning transferable 7-year warranty.



	Kia Rio The dynamic 5-door Rio supermini is turning heads once again after a facelift that has refined its styling inside and out.



	Lexus IS F The Lexus IS F is the sole Japanese contender in a crowd of compact high-performance sport sedans.



	Mazda 2 The greatest car in the world- Its not a claim to make lightly but with the Mazda2 we can make it with total confidence. Just ask the judges of the prestigious World Car of the Year competition. They named the Mazda2 the 2008 overall winner.



	Mercedes-Benz A-Class The cabin is versatile, roomy and well built; affordable running costs and plenty of safety kit



	Mercedes-Benz B-Class Bags of space in the massive cabin and the seats fold to give huge luggage space. The cabins nicely trimmed with high-quality materials and high-speed refinement is good.



	Mercedes-Benz C-Class The C-Class is great to drive and spacious, and most versions are refined. Even the cheapest models are well equipped and come with lots of safety kit.



	Mercedes-Benz CLC Coupé The CLC has a prestige image, theres a surprising amount of space inside and the running costs are reasonable.



	MINI Mini Clubman A unique character right down the line - eye-catching doors at the side and rear, chrome-plated radiator grille at the front and a roof and C-pillars in black or silver see to that. Your MINI, your bodyguard: various sensors recognise dangers before they actually arise, allowing you to react in good time. In tricky situations, you are supported by the intelligent suspension and braking systems. Maximum security on four wheels: in the event of a crash, a wealth of safety equipment provides you with optimum, all-round protection you always wanted to know. A powerful engine propels the MINI Cooper Clubman forwards in a flash. And its high torque really makes its presence felt, even at low revs.



	MINI Mini Hatchback More power, less fuel consumption, tonnes of mile-wide smiles. MINI Hatch is bursting with get-up-and-go and full to the brim with the latest smart technology. Your MINI, your bodyguard: various sensors recognise dangers before they actually arise, allowing you to react in good time. In tricky situations, you are supported by the intelligent suspension and braking systems. Maximum security on four wheels: in the event of a crash, a wealth of safety equipment provides you with optimum, all-round protection.



	Mitsubishi Colt A radical look, improved interiors, more specification and a great drive - the Mitsubishi Colt is improved and ready for any challenge you throw at it. Whether it’s swallowing the week’s shopping, squeezing into tight spaces or enjoying the open road, the Colt is up there with the best. The Colt builds on the strengths of its predecessor, including class-leading interior space, nippy handling and world-beating reliability finished off with a Jet Fighter design.



	Nissan X-Trail The X-Trail is a fine drive, with a comfortable ride, composed handling and excellent refinement. Its more capable off-road than many of its rivals, and the interior is solid and practical.



	Nissan LEAF With its all-electric powertrain and relatively affordable price, the Nissan Leaf is a game changer. Though its priced high for an affordable small car, it does not use petrol, so the running costs are much cheaper.



	Peugeot 207 With its attractive exterior, invigorating personality and advanced technology, who can resist its powers of seduction? The new 207, with its enhanced comfort and safety features as well as lower fuel consumption sets a new standard in hatchbacks.The redesigned front, refined rear LED light clusters, and the evolution of the interior styling only serve to reinforce the attraction.



	Peugeot 308 Covering every facet of Peugeot design including style, environmental performance and technology, the 308 was heaped in praise this year.



	Peugeot 308 CC The Peugeot 308 CC is a seamless blend of innovative technology and sophisticated style. In just 20 seconds you can go from the refined interior of the coupe to the open-air exhilaration of the cabriolet.



	Renault Twingo The Renault Twingo is no ordinary super-mini. It’s cool, compact and super-connected. Love the sports styling and enjoy the space inside.



	Renault Twingo Renault Sport Twingo Renault Sport is a genuine hot hatch with looks to match and was designed to deliver both enjoyable roadholding and genuine sports performance. Its efficient, balanced chassis has been mated to a fiery but flexible 133hp engine to form a package that is sure to appeal to all those who seek sporting sensations and driving pleasure during everyday



	Renault Clio Looking for some va va voom? The Renault Clio has got it. The 20th anniversary special edition proves again what a head-turning favourite this icon really is.



	Seat Altea With its swooping lines, this is the compact MPV with style. And there is substance to back it up: an extremely spacious interior, high levels of safety and quality materials make this the sensible choice too. It is now available as the even more spacious Altea XL.



	Seat Altea XL With its swooping lines, this is an MPV with style. And there is substance to back it up: an extremely spacious interior, high levels of safety and quality materials make this the sensible choice too.



	Seat Ibiza The edgy, swoopy new Ibiza is one of the most stylish superminis you can buy. It also has a vast range of engine choices, from small economical petrol engines, though diesels to fire-breathing 170 bhp performance models.



	Smart Fortwo Cabriolet An easy car to park, with low running costs and emissions. Worth considering if you dont mind the price hike over the coupé and never venture outside the city limits, but its compromised and struggles at higher speeds.



	Subaru WRX Subaru WRX



	Suzuki Alto The Alto averages over 60mpg and is cheap to insure. Its small size and tight turning circle are a boon in the city, while the dashboard layout is simple. The Alto is okay to drive and cheap to run, but some rivals are more practical and interior quality is disappointing - even at this relatively low price point.



	Suzuki Swift Sport The Swift embodies a, globally oriented approach to Suzuki car-making.From the very beginning of the Swifts development programme, a dedicated team of Suzuki designers and engineers collaborated extensively with European automotive professionals and ordinary motoring enthusiasts in pursuit of Suzukis best compact car ever. The Swift is more eye-catching, more spacious, more refined, more user-friendly, and a whole lot more enjoyable to drive than anything else in the compact-car category. And it gives an exciting glimpse of the ideas and design approaches that will shape Suzuki models in years to come.



	Suzuki Swift The Suzuki Swift is a compact car thats based on a fresh approach to design and development, delivers a driver and passenger experience thats aimed at placing it in a class of its win, and has true worldwide appeal. It is the beginning of Suzukis world-strategy. But the Suzuki Swift is not merely a European-inspired compact car built to Suzuki standards; its a whole departure in Suzuki design; one that embodies the unique DNA of a company whose success as a compact-car developer is paralleled by a position as the worlds top motorcycle brand.



	Suzuki Splash Suzuki Splash is a car that has everything needed for urban family transportation: an attractive styling, a colourful interior, economical performance, an extensive safety package, technological refinements, excellent riding qualities and plenty of comfort. As the first model in the second phase of Suzuki’s world strategy (a phase focused on delivering expanded possibilities for families), the Splash is a sprightly runabout with the balance of utility, comfort, economy and looks that today’s families desire.



	Toyota Auris The Auris has a roomy cabin, with space for five. Its well priced, affordable to own and backed by a five-year warranty. This is a good car that should be painless to own, but its in a class full of excellent ones. Its roomy and well priced, but not as desirable as the class leaders. If only it was more interesting.



	Toyota Aygo The Aygo has a great engine, great looks and very low running costs. Its solidly built, too, and has a five-year warranty. Easy to like and affordable to own, but its not that well equipped and best when restricted to town duties.



	Toyota IQ The iQ looks funky, fits in tight parking spots and is nimble in town. It’s well equipped, cheap to run, and emissions are low, too. The iQ is a great city car, but it’s compromised and rather pricey.



	Toyota Yaris The Yaris has a roomy and versatile interior with plenty of stowage. Fuel economy is good, too, and the five-star crash-test rating is reassuring. This car is Stylish, cheap to run and sturdy, but not as accomplished as key rivals, and its pricey.



	Vauxhall Agila Always stylish. Always flexible. The Vauxhall Agila could be the best looking, most reliable partner you have ever had. Easy to drive, simple to park and affordable to own - And with five doors too, its everything you need to make a busy life simple.



	Vauxhall Astra Fall in love with driving again with the Vauxhall Astra. With its great style, truly involving chassis, efficient engines and innovative features you will re-discover your passion for driving.



	Vauxhall Corsa Put yourself into a Corsa. And get a lot more fun out of life. With stunning styling and brilliant attention to detail, inside and out. A dynamic chassis and punchy petrol or diesel engines. Plus bags of clever features. It can only make life better.



	Volkswagen Fox The VW Fox is decent to drive and offers good performance. Its low pricing also makes it attractive, as does the desirable badge. The Fox is good to drive, as well as being desirable and roomy - but some rivals offer as much or more for the same money.



	Volkswagen Beetle The Golf Estate has a practical, well-shaped boot, and the car offers a good mix of ride, refinement and handling. It also has plenty of safety kit.



	Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet Retro drop-top cruiser - comfortable and packed with safety equipment. Youll stand out, and under the skin its a Golf - but it has a Golfs problems.



	Volkswagen Polo This Polo is arguably the most upmarket small car that you can buy. Its refined, stylish and - depending on which engine you choose - can be incredibly frugal or delightfully quick. Much of the look a



	Volkswagen Golf The Golf is refined and comfortable, but remains fun to drive. The cabin is classy and practical, the residual values are strong, and every car has lots of safety kit. The Golf is better than ever. Desirable, refined and great to drive, its one of the best all-rounders, and deservedly our 2010 Small Family Car of the Year.



	Volkswagen Golf Plus The Golf Plus has more space and offers easier access than a regular Golf hatchback. Most of the engines are strong and its good to drive, despite the tall body. The ordinary Golf will be practical enough for most buyers, but the extra space and versatility of the Plus make it worth considering if youve got a young family.