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List price £20,595 Best price £18,480 MPG 53.3 CO2 119g/km For Very well priced; smart interior is packed with equipment; fine ride and handling balance; practical boot Against Tight for taller adults

Frugal, friendly and affordable, the third-generation Skoda Fabia is a great little hatchback that puts common sense and usability at the very heart of its driving experience. The Mk3 Fabia doesn’t lo

WHILE the styling of the Renault 4 E-Tech harks back to the basic-but-big-selling budget model of the sixties and seventies, this small SUV is as modern as they come under the skin. It shares much wit

List price £30,795 Best price £29,489 MPG 64.1 CO2 100g/km For Frugal in real-world driving; comfy and good to drive; generously equipped; well built and reliable Against Tight for adults in rear seat

IT has now been 45 years since the Vauxhall Astra appeared on Britain’s roads – the original arrived in 1980, picking up where the Viva left off. We’ve since had eight generations, and most have been

List price £47,650 Best price £47,650 MPG 731.1 CO2 9g/km For PHEV’s outstanding efficiency and electric range; hushed and comfy cruiser; vast boot; smart interior Against Pricier than some rivals; a