• Land Rover Discovery 4

Versatile Discovery gets mid-life refresh and powerful new diesel engine in an effort to stay at the top of the class.

• Renaultsport Clio 200

Blending good looks, thrilling performance and excellent handling, Renaultsport’s Clio 197 was a true all-rounder.

• Honda Civic Type-R

The Civic Type R is not only better to drive than the old car, but out paces its rivals, too.

• SEAT Leon

The likeable Leon brings a dash of Spanish style to the family hatchback sector.

• Honda Jazz ('08)

Honda’s clever hatchback mixes supermini proportions with MPV-style practicality.

• Renault Clio

Renault's given the Clio a mid-life facelift in order to take the fight to newcomers such as the excellent Ford Fiesta.

• Honda Jazz (01-08)

Original high-rise supermini is an Auto Express favourite and still hard to fault.