Uncommon sense

We Brits like used cars. More than 7.6 million were sold last year, outstripping new ones by four to one. The top 10 sellers form a fail-safe selection that ticks most of the important boxes, notably

List price £30,885 Best price £30,885 MPG 39.7 CO2 162g/km For Smart-looking and spacious interior; large boot; good comfort/handling balance; generous warranty Against Very few options available; rea

Our pick 1.2 Hybrid 136 What Car? rating List price £28,400 Best price £27,415 Engine 3cyl, 1199cc, turbo, petrol Gearbox 6-spd automatic 0-62mph 8.9sec Top speed 128mph MPG 58.9 CO2 109g/km The Junio

Peugeot 5008 Hybrid 145 GT Price: £42,770 Powertrain: 1.2 turbo 3cyl MHEV, 143bhp 0-62mph: 11.3 seconds Official efficiency: 44.6mpg Range: 494 miles Annual VED: £620 Kia Sorento 2 HEV Price: £43,685

1 FIAT GRANDE PANDA PRICE: £20,975–£23,975 The Panda was distinctly endangered for a while there (though you can still buy the old petrol one in Italy), but it’s been given a new lease of life with an

£82,845 OTR/£82,845 as tested/£1,849 pcm WHY IT’S HERE: It’ll conquer the wilderness, but is this £83k Toyota everyday overkill? DRIVER: ANDY FR ANKLIN A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO, TOM Ford claimed he had