Vauxhall Astra

The car is based on the range-topping Design, but adds a black leather interior, heated seats, cruise control and 11-spoke 18-inch alloys. "These options would normally cost £1,200, but the price is actually £470 less than the model on which it is based," said a spokesman.

There's a choice of three engines: a 1.8-litre petrol, a 2.0-litre turbo and a 1.9-litre diesel. Standard kit includes the remote-controlled roof, ESP stability control, pop-up automatic rollover bars, rain-sensitive wipers and automatic headlamps.

Prices start from £18,725, and despite being called the Black, the car is also available in red!