Britain’s best cars (and what to pay for them)

Against a backdrop of inflation and a stagnating economy, selling new cars risks resembling a fruit and veg market as dealers rush to slash prices and call out their best deals to anyone within hailin

BMW’s reincarnation of the storied Mini hatchback is the ideal choice for any savvy shopper on the hunt for a fun, warmed-up supermini. Fine handling, precise steering and a torquey 1.6-litre engine c

The pre-discount price set by car makers, including registration, delivery and first-year road tax. Prices for electric vehicles costing up to £37,000 don’t include the Government grant of up to £3750

PERFORMANCE: This is the manufacturer’s claimed acceleration time for a car, and is measured from 0-60mph or 0-62mph (0-100km/h), in seconds. ECONOMY/EMISSIONS/RANGE: Combined WLTP economy in miles pe

List price £32,245 Best price £27,746 MPG 705.0 CO2 12g/km For Great value for money; long electric range; plush, spacious interior with lots of kit Against Compromised visibility at junctions; MG’s p

PERFORMANCE: This is the manufacturer’s claimed acceleration time for a car, and is measured from 0-60mph or 0-62mph (0-100km/h), in seconds. ECONOMY/EMISSIONS/RANGE: Combined WLTP economy in miles pe