Hyundai’s i20 is all about quality and value rather than desirability, although a nip and tuck in 2012 has helped
The Renault Twingo is fun, versatile and only slightly flawed. It’s a great effort
Given the Audi S3’s price, it’s difficult to think of a more entertaining, yet refined and rapid ownership proposition
The Volkswagen Golf R is based on the Audi S3, but is rated below it due to less standard equipment and extra cost
The Porsche Cayman R bellows, gallops and hustles like a road-legal race car, but never overawes or intimidates. A remarkable car.
The Jaguar XFR is a crushingly effective super saloon. Its 503bhp supercharged V8 has relentless pace, and it's the prettiest car in its class
The Caterham Superlight scintillates with simplicity. There's little quicker or more focused for the price
The Audi TTS might lack the rorty five-pot of the TT RS, but a blend of performance, style and build quality wins many fans
The Audi S7 has pace, refinement and quality, but lacks ultimate feedback
In its own way, the Alpina D5 feels every bit as monstrous as what’s on offer in the latest BMW M5
Autocar render shows what a road-going Ford hypercar could look like