Nissan Pixo n-tec 1.0

The Nissan Pixo sits on the bottom rung of the Japanese firm’s line-up, but it shouldn’t be discounted. Lightweight construction and a perky three-cylinder powerplant deliver nimble handling and nippy performance.

And despite the car’s entry-level status, you still get air-con, electric windows and five-door versatility. Thanks to Nissan’s three-year Preferences PCP scheme, a Pixo will cost only £99.01 a month, once you’ve paid a £2,375 deposit. The addition of two years’ free servicing should help to offset the 5.9 percent APR figure and optional £2,806 balloon payment.