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2009 Top 10

We count down our 2009 stars in order of importance...

December 2008

Whatever your plans are for 2009, don't miss our exclusive guide to the year's hottest new cars...

There can be no doubt about it, the coming 12 months promise to be the most exciting yet for new metal fans, with fresh models from car makers from acros the globe.

To help you spot the new year stars, we have assembled a list of the ten we firmly believe will be the most important. From Ford's stunning Ka, through Volkswagen's new Golf, to the hotly anticipated Jaguar XJ there will be something to thrill everyone...
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1st Volkswagen Golf MkVI   2nd Ford Ka   3rd Abarth 500   4th Toyota Prius
1. 1st Volkswagen Golf MkVI

This shows evolution, not revolution, is key to a good car. MkVI improves on previous Golf in every way, and is a brilliant family choice. Set to be a top seller in 2009.

Buy it: January 2009



  
2. 2nd Ford Ka

New Ka is based on Fiat 500, but has been injected with Fiesta’s DNA, and is good fun as well as cheap to own.

Buy it: January 2009



  
3. 3rd Abarth 500

Blend of cheeky styling, nippy pace and go-kart-like handling ensure 500 is the best Abarth model ever.

Buy it: February 2009



  
4. 4th Toyota Prius

Light, compact powertrain makes latest Prius the greenest yet. It can hit 75mpg and emits only 100g/km.

Buy it: September 2009
 
5th honda Insight   6th Audi A1   7th Alfa Romeo MiTo   8th Jaguar XJ
5. 5th honda Insight

First in new family of hybrid Hondas. It promises to undercut Toyota Prius by £5,000 with its £15,000 price tag.

Buy it: April 2009



  
6. 6th Audi A1

Sharp styling will help Audi take on MINI, while mild hybrid powertrain should put out a super-low 92g/km.

Buy it: September 2009



  
7. 7th Alfa Romeo MiTo

Beautiful baby takes cues from gorgeous 8C supercar – but MiTo’s £10,975 price is far more realistic.

Buy it: January 2009




  
8. 8th Jaguar XJ

Set to be most radical XJ yet, with plush XF-inspired cabin and choice of petrol V8 and diesel powerplants.

Buy it: late 2009
 
9th Ford Focus RS   10th Citroen C3 Picasso        
9. 9th Ford Focus RS

Rally looks, near-300bhp and great handling, thanks to revolutionary new suspension... all for less than £25,000!

Buy it: March 2009



  
10. 10th Citroen C3 Picasso

Boxy styling and intricate detailing turn heads, but this supermini-MPV delivers with its fantastic flexibility.

Buy it: April 2009



  
 
  
 
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