• Hyundai i10

It might not look it, but the i10 is a city car that can rival the best in the class.

• Honda Jazz

There are newer and cheaper superminis, but the soon to be replaced Honda Jazz still sets the standard in the class for build quality, low running costs and versatility.Styling/Image You’d struggle to call the Jazz stylish, but its simple and upright shape is a classic example of form following function.

• Ford Mondeo

With a composed chassis, premium looks and a cabin stuffed with standard equipment, the latest Mondeo has the measure of prestige rivals.

• Ford Fiesta (2008-)

Sporty new supermini from blue oval is set to be a winner.

• Ford Ka

Over a decade young and still going strong: the Ford Ka is one car that’s lived longer than anyone could have expected when it first appeared in 1996.

• BMW X5

Now in its second generation, the BMW X5 mixes chunky SUV looks with sharp on road handling.

• BMW 5-Series

Until the arrival of the Jaguar XF, the BMW 5-Seies was the undisputed executive car king.