Best first cars for new drivers - pictures

Has everything a new driver wants. Low price, cheap to insure and frugal.

Looking sportier than ever, the Picanto offers a blend of practicality, reliability and good build quality.

The best seller for a reason, the Fiesta makes an ideal first car.

More stylish than some, the Spanish supermini also has a spacious interior.

Peerless build quality and impressive refinement counteract a slightly dowdy image.

A good all rounder that’s spacious and economical in 1.0 petrol guise. Plenty of kit too.

Funky looks, good tech and low running costs keep this aging trio relevant.

Proven and dependable, the Fabia is a solid choice for the first time car buyer.

Sophisticated and luxurious it is not. A roomy, budget choice that owners seem to like.

A constant in this class, the Corsa doesn’t excell anywhere but is competent and priced attractively.