Kia Picanto

Kia's smallest car is the recently updated Picanto. It's available as both a three and five-door hatchback, but practicality is reduced because of its small boot and tight rear seat space. There are two new petrol engines to choose from – a 68bhp 1.0-litre and an 84bhp 1.25-litre unit that can also be had with an automatic gearbox and stop/start technology. The new engines are a big improvement over previous units, especially on motorways, but the Picanto doesn’t drive or ride as well as a Ford Ka or Fiat 500. However, the Picanto is very cheap to buy and run.