• Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Baby Aston now goes as well as it looks, thanks to a range of mechanical tweaks.

• Audi TT

+ (For) Great looks, excellent residuals, punchy and efficient 2.0T FSI engine, boot space - (Against) Tiny rear seats, poor visibility, high prices

• Audi R8

+ (For) Stunning looks, performance, handling and everyday usability - (Against) Lack of luggage space and poor levels of standard kit

• Aston Martin DB9

Not quite the complete package, but the Aston Martin DB9 is still better than ever.

• MINI Clubman Cooper D

The desirable Cooper D is a very funky way of going green.

• Skoda Fabia GreenLine

Not quite as green or as economical as other VW Group eco-models.

• Chevrolet Aveo

While the Aveo is well equipped and keenly priced, that’s not enough to make it a good buy.