Bucking the trend

1 RENAULT 4 Competition is hot, but 4 ...

WHY WE’RE RUNNING IT Do you need all the bells and whistles to create a good premium commuter? Go for a walk on any given day and count the number of Range Rovers, Defenders and SUVs from Audi, BMW, M

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 £39,990 Best price £39,990 Range 318 miles Battery size 57.5kWh For Class-leading efficiency; fast charging via Tesla’s own network; surprisingly practical; well priced Against Some fiddly

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 e

IS the hatchback making a comeback? After years of SUVs being the most fashionable bodystyle among buyers, there’s a sense that things are switching back. The drive for extra efficiency from car maker