Ford Focus

From the nose to the C-pillars, the saloon is identical to the five-door. The addition of the boot adds 146mm to its length, and visually it's similar to the larger Mondeo saloon.

The load area can swallow 526 litres of luggage, which is on a par with rivals such as the Renault Mί¿½gane, and the boot lip is usefully low, which makes for easy loading.

Behind the wheel, the saloon feels identical to other Focus versions. The ride is comfortable in town and at speed, while handling is the best in class, thanks to accurate steering and plenty of grip.

With a 2.0-litre TDCi diesel under the bonnet, performance and refinement are superb. Rear visibility is also fine, although the boot can't be seen from the driver's seat, making reversing tricky.