Ford says the Ford Fiesta ECOnetic is the UK’s greenest family car, but some mathematics are required to work out if the £1K premium is worth it.
The new Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback review is a substantial car at an insubstantial list price, looks good and is powered by strong engines.
Prices range from £7,495 to £13,545 but it is a competitive market and buyers should shop around for the best price. My test model was the Corsa 1.2i Club 5-Door priced at £9,795, one of the best selling models.
On sale now are right hand drive versions of the new three door Ford Ka designed and built with a little help from Fiat. Prices from the 2nd February range from £7,945 to £10,145. ECOnetic, even lower CO2 models, will follow.
As a tough and versatile workhorse nothing really comes close to the Land Rover Defender Double Cab or the Defender range as a whole, but the number of customers really needing vehicles of this type is diminishing.
The new Alfa Romeo MiTo three-door supermini is inspired by Alfa’s £130,000, 8C Competizione supercar (sold until 2010) and goes on sale in the UK from 24 January designed to appeal to a young, image conscious audience.
As a well priced, smart, well-equipped mid-sized 4x4, the 2.4-litre Suzuki Grand Vitara will suit retail or business owner user chooser customers. It sets no new standards but is better than most car-derived SUVs off the road
The Fiat Qubo could be the right car at the right price at the right time for some. Either way, the versatile Punto-based small MPV is interesting anyway.
The addition of an automatic gearbox with a diesel engine is an important addition to Honda's Accord range for business drivers and later in the car’s life to retail buyers, but its steep asking price may put buyers off.
The Hyundai i20 cannot be ignored by the cash-strapped or just plain sensible, new car buyer. It’s a tough world but that makes this car an easy choice as an affordable set of wheels.
At this early stage in the year the new Volkswagen Golf hatchback is going to take some beating not to be my car of the year.
The new C5 in either Saloon or Tourer form is a very striking and well equipped vehicle and should not be overlooked by moneywise drivers - private, fleet or business.
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