For starters, look at it. The old Peugeot 308 wasn't a particularly bold design but it was subtly elegant for a mainstream family car. The new model might have very similar proportions in hatchback form, but the details are definitely more showy. That deep, striking grille, the fang-like LED running...

Skoda has a reputation for sensible and practical - and the Skoda Fabia has been the epitome of that in the supermini sector. But style has in the past taken a back seat. But that's changing with the 2021 Skoda Fabia which, shock horror, actually looks good. Finally a Fabia that's actually sleek...

While the Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra are the obvious choices in a crowded segment, the Mazda 3 is the best of the rest. What makes it so good? We’ll start with the styling, which looks chiselled and honed to within an inch of perfection, particularly following the facelift at...

Despite being very compact in size, the Suzuki Ignis has a spacious cabin. There's enough head and shoulder room in the back row for a couple of adults to sit in reasonable comfort and boot space is respectable for such a little car, at 267 litres. That's enough for trips to the shops, plus the rear...

Mitsubishi went back to the drawing board with its Colt replacement, ditching the old upright styling and injecting some much needed flair into its small car range. Lighter, faster and funkier than its predecessor, the Mirage is the most aerodynamic car in its class with a drag coefficient of 0.27Cd...