Ford Fiesta hatchback

Ford has given the Ford Fiesta a comprehensive makeover, giving it a new dramatic Aston Martin-influenced front grille and some new technology to help it compete against new arrivals like the Renault Clio and Peugeot 208, and maintain its position as Britain's top-selling car. Some of our criticisms remain, particularly about passenger space in the back and luggage capacity, but overall Ford has transformed the car into one of the best ever Fords - and one that comprehensively beats its rivals, especially when it comes to driving. The Fiesta range starts with the Studio and Style specifications, which offer a neat little city run-about at a good price, Zetec and Zetec S get a little sportier, Titanium is luxurious, and Titanium X tops the range. Finally, you have the performance-focused Fiesta ST, one of the best hot hatchbacks in the supermini segment, which is due later in 2013. The Fiesta was an easy winner of our 2013 CarBuyer Best Small Car Award.