Superminis

Honda’s clever hatchback mixes supermini proportions with MPV-style practicality.

The ECOmotive is a taste of green cars to come from the Spanish firm.

The bargain-priced Fiesta ST is basic but hugely entertaining and very good value.

A best-selling supermini that is a top drive and roomy too, but could be quieter and better-equipped.

The original Kia Rio marked a step change in Kia's car building enterprise

Original high-rise supermini is an Auto Express favourite and still hard to fault.

Citroen's established five-door supermini is not a supermini front-runner, but is hard to beat in terms of value.

Renault continues to offer the 'old' Clio a cheaper, entry-level model and revives the Campus badge to differentiate it from its newer relative

The Micra is a charming supermini that in many guises looks a steal - especially given the firm's reputation for quality and longevity.

When you compare the Accent to the leap Hyundai made with the Santa Fe SUV, it's a bit of a disappointment

The Polo is a very grown up supermini that exudes quality, though rivals offer a sharper, sportier drive