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Think a new car is out of reach? That means you could park a brand new car on your driveway for less than the price of a couple of return bus tickets. These represent the best current discounts, and serve as a realistic target to help you haggle with your dealer. Image 2 of Kia Picanto 1. In effect, the Kia Picanto gives you the best of both worlds — and this is one of the reasons it picked up a commended gong at the Auto Express New Car Awards last year. The Picanto only comes as a five-door hatchback, for example, and while that little body makes the car nice and easy to drive around town, it still provides lots of space inside.
Best-selling cars. Several of the cars in this class offer an intriguing leftfield take on downsized, high-rise motoring luxury, but none do it quite like the DS 7 Crossback. Aston Martin deals. Why is this, you may ask? A larger and smoother 2.
The Kia also comes well equipped for the price. Image 3 of Crucially, though, the range starts off at a lower price than the up! Image 4 of Hyundai i10 1. The i10 could hardly be more different from more style-focused city cars such as the Fiat and Toyota Aygo. In fact, the i10 feels like a very grown-up little car and what will draw you to it are its space, comfort and refinement. Image 5 of Image 6 of Volkswagen Polo 1. If you want a supermini that focuses on class, quality and sophistication, the Polo could be the car for you.
And when we say it feels very mature, we mean it has the air of the Golf from the class above — which is high praise indeed. Image 7 of SEAT Ibiza 1. Until the arrival of the latest Fiesta , the sharp-looking Ibiza was our favourite supermini and it was still commended at our New Car Awards. That means Ibiza buyers can choose from the latest punchy and efficient engines, technology and infotainment systems the Group has to offer. Image 8 of Vauxhall Astra 1. The Astra was our Compact Family Car of the Year back in , and the winning qualities still shine through now.
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Image 10 of When the rear seats are up, boot capacity stands at litres, but that expands to 1, with the rear seats folded down — which is unbeatable in terms of space per pound. Image 11 of Skoda Superb 2. With a boot capacity of or 1, litres seats up and down , the Czech carrier is even bigger than the Mercedes E-Class Estate.
The Skoda also looks after its passengers very well, and even tall adults will have room to spare in the back. There are plenty of neat touches that make the car easy to live with, too, including an LED torch in the boot.
Image 12 of Volvo V60 D3 Momentum List price: The seats are some of the most comfortable in any car, too, and there will be no problem fitting in four six-footers. Image 13 of Volkswagen Passat 2. In the past, the Passat was considered a rival for the likes of the Ford Mondeo. Other cars may be more instantly thrilling, but the Passat will give long-term pleasure.
Image 14 of Alfa Romeo Giulia 2. Image 15 of And there are a number of reasons for that. Build quality, for a start, is as good as it gets in this market, while the recently upgraded infotainment system and digital dashboard give the C-Class a suitably hi-tech feel inside. Throw in a range of engines that serves up a fine mix of performance and low emissions, as well as a soft suspension set-up that will keep driver and passengers unruffled over long journeys, and this is a compelling package in the sector. Image 16 of It remains a fantastically rewarding car to drive, too, and with the d claiming economy figures of The iDrive infotainment system has been upgraded, and you can choose options including a When it comes to tech and an upmarket ambience, the latest 3 Series runs the Mercedes C-Class very close.
Image 17 of Jaguar XF List price: German cars have dominated this area of the market for ages, but in the XF , Jaguar has produced an executive saloon that will tempt buyers away from Audi , BMW and Mercedes. The looks are a huge part of that, although the XF has plenty to admire beneath those distinctive curves. On top of that, the Jaguar has plenty of room inside its comfortable cabin, as well as a big boot and low running costs.
Image 18 of Launched in , the latest Audi A6 is packed full of cutting-edge technology and does everything you would want an executive saloon to do. For a start, it has just the kind of sophisticated styling that stands out for the right reasons, without being ostentatious; and inside, the A6 has a fine blend of space and space-age. The latter comes courtesy of three digital displays, two of which are touchscreens. Admittedly, it does take a while to get your head around everything that you can do, but the amount of room that will take four six-foot adults in absolute luxury will be immediately obvious.
Image 19 of Volvo S90 D4 Momentum List price: Part of the reason for this success is that the S90 feels very different to the German models that tend to steal the limelight in this class. As you would expect, the generous space inside and safety equipment are big draws, but the S90 is also not far behind the Mercedes E-Class when it comes to long-distance comfort.
Image 20 of This seventh-generation model feels far more nimble than you would expect of a big saloon. Yet for all its engaging handling, this is still a very comfortable executive car and a fine all-rounder — our Executive Car of the Year , in fact. The model line-up includes something for every sort of buyer, too, from a tax-friendly plug-in hybrid version to frugal diesels and, at the top of the range, the superb M5 performance car.
Image 21 of If you lust after a luxury saloon but want something a little less conservative, the A7 is the answer to your prayers. Image 22 of SEAT Arona 1. With its stylish looks, spacious and practical interior and range of sensible engines, plus decent running costs, the Spanish model was a commended Small SUV at our New Car Awards. Image 23 of Peugeot 1. Overall, the is a very sensible, rational choice, with a wide range of engines and trims, and a setup that focuses on a comfortable and refined drive, rather than outright sporting thrills.
Image 24 of On the other hand, that price is justified, at least in part, by the big-car features the Q2 has and the personalisation opportunities it brings. It offers room for four inside, along with a generally high-quality finish. Image 25 of Pound for pound, the Duster could be the best new car on sale.
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