The Great Wall Steed is a cheap and practical double-cab pick-up but it's hindered by a poor powertrain and questionable build quality
The Vauxhall Corsa VXR is accomplished, refined and quick, but it can’t match the Clio’s sheer panache
The MG TF is undeniably flawed, but it is an appealing driver’s car nonetheless
The BMW ActiveHybrid 5 sees the company fitting a petrol-electric powertrain to its 5 Series executive saloon
Decently spacious for a supermini, with a good range of engines, but the Punto's driving dynamics are less-than beguiling
The Mini Roadster is punchy, practical and fun, but no match for a proper sporting roadster
The Renault Clio Renaultsport is a fine car, even if competence replaces the usual impishness of a hot Clio
The Kia Cee’d is more than good enough to harry the opposition, which is an achievement in itself for the fiercely competitive family hatchback class
The Peugeot 107 has been relegated to 'average' in the city car market, being outclassed by the Hyundai i10
The Peugeot 308 is refined and inexpensive, but it lacks dynamic excellence
