Fiat Bravo - Pictures

Thanks to its potent engine, stiff body and sporting suspension settings, the Bravo is quite engaging to drive. The 1.4-litre turbo engine has plenty of torque, too, which makes the Fiat effective at overtaking.

Although it doesn’t have the Civic’s space-age looks, and it isn’t as airy as the 308’s, the Bravo’s cabin is still good, feeling remarkably robust. And we have no complaints about the driving position.

Bravo has the least amount of space in the back. The narrow windows, thick C-pillars, solid metal roof and dark colours make the rear seats feel claustrophobic. What’s more, material quality isn’t as good as that found up f

As with the Peugeot, the Fiat suffers from a high load sill and modestly proportioned load bay. Underneath there’s only a can of foam sealant, but the absence of a spare wheel does mean there’s plenty of hidden storage.

This USB port is part of the standard Blue & Me system, and allows external music files to be played through the stereo. Also included is a Bluetooth hands-free phone, with voice recognition and steering wheel controls.