Class by class, the best new cars, reviewed and rated
WHY CAR?
Small cars
1Honda Jazz
THE JAZZ IS the small car to beat for passenger space, and its unique and incredibly flexible rear seating only adds to its usability. However, crucially, the Jazz outscores its rivals even if you take practicality out of the equation, thanks to its great driving position, strong performance and generous standard kit. Hybrid power makes it really cheap to fuel, too, and slow depreciation helps to make up for relatively high prices.
Our pick 1.5 i-MMD Hybrid Elegance List price £26,395 Target Price £25,572 MPG 62.8 CO2 102g/km For Remarkably spacious, with great seating flexibility; strong performance; lots of standard kit; holds value well Against Pricey by small car standards; not the quietest cruiser; disappointing infotainment system WHAT CAR? SAYS
Skoda Fabia
Our pick 1.0 TSI 95 SE Comfort List price £19,720 Target Price £19,249 MPG 54.9 CO2 117g/km For Huge boot; roomy interior with clever features; supple ride; good value Against Interior is hardly plush; not as practical as Jazz; infotainment glitches WHAT CAR? SAYS
Dacia Sandero
Our pick 1.0 TCe 100 Bi-fuel Expression List price £14,795 Target Price £14,586 MPG 52.3 CO2 109g/km For Cheap to buy; comfy ride; big boot; can save you money by running on LPG Against Not exactly fun to drive; some rivals are quieter; poor safety rating WHAT CAR? SAYS
Volkswagen Polo
Our pick 1.0 TSI 95 Life List price £21,670 Target Price £20,590 MPG 54.5 CO2 118g/km For Comfortable ride; generous interior space; quiet on the move Against Relatively pricey; some rivals are more fun; safety kit could be better WHAT CAR? SAYS
Peugeot 208
Our pick 1.2 Puretech 100 Allure List price £23,150 Target Price £22,381 MPG 58.2 CO2 115g/km For Very comfortable; best engine is punchy and frugal; high-quality interior Against Flawed driving position; so-so infotainment; quite expensive WHAT CAR? SAYS
Seat Ibiza
Our pick 1.0 TSI 95 FR List price £22,095 Target Price £20,222 MPG 51.2 CO2 125g/km For Great to drive; remarkably spacious inside; strong petrol engine Against Lots of road noise; resale values aren’t great; below-par reliability WHAT CAR? SAYS
Ford Fiesta
Our pick 1.0 Ecoboost 100 Titanium List price £21,200 Target Price £19,841 MPG 51.4 CO2 125g/km For Superb to drive; efficient Against Key safety kit costs extra WHAT CAR? SAYS
Audi A1
Our pick 30 TFSI Sport List price £22,870 Target Price £22,047 MPG 52.3 CO2 123g/km For Smooth ride; quiet cruiser Against Stingy kit; Mini is plusher
