Reviews
Mercedes CLC-Class hatchback (2008-2012)
Mercedes CLC-Class hatchback (2008-2012)
"The badge and equipment levels make the Mercedes-Benz CLC look very appealing, but rivals do the same more cheaply."
BMW 3 Series Touring estate (2005-2012)
BMW 3 Series Touring estate (2005-2012)
"The 3-Series Touring is a good-looking estate car, but it trades some practicality for sporty handling."
BMW 3 Series Modern
BMW 3 Series Modern
"The BMW 3 Series Modern is a more classy-looking executive car than the Sport model, featuring a very light and airy cabin."
BMW 3 Series Luxury
BMW 3 Series Luxury
"Luxury trim is all about comfort and style. The leather seats and chrome trim give the BMW 3 Series a very upmarket feel."
BMW 3 Series Sport
BMW 3 Series Sport
"The Sport brings a touch of excitement to the BMW 3 Series range, without costing the earth."
BMW 3 Series SE
BMW 3 Series SE
"Apart from the single 316d ES model, SE is the entry-level trim to the BMW 3 Series range."
Fiat 500 Gucci
Fiat 500 Gucci
The Fiat 500 Gucci is an expensive special edition model that is aimed at very style-conscious buyers.
Fiat 500 Pop
Fiat 500 Pop
The Pop is the cheapest way into Fiat 500 ownership but comes without air-conditioning as standard.
Hyundai i30 Classic
Hyundai i30 Classic
The entry-level Hyundai i30 Classic is very comfortable and offers incredible value for money, despite not having alloy wheels.
Hyundai i30 Style
Hyundai i30 Style
The Hyundai i30 Style is the best looking model in the line-up thanks to larger 16-inch alloy wheels and additonal chrome trim.
Hyundai i30 Active
Hyundai i30 Active
Choosing between the i30 Active and the Ford Focus Zetec isn't easy. The Hyundai i30 does offers higher equipment levels however.
Ford Focus Edge
Ford Focus Edge
The introduction of the Studio range makes the Ford Focus Edge look pricey, with little more equipment. It does come with more powerful engines, thoug…
Honda Civic ES
Honda Civic ES
The Honda Civic ES is a mid-range model that will no doubt attract business buyers who require Bluetooth, cruise control and a reversing camera.
Honda Civic EX
Honda Civic EX
The top-spec Civic EX is loaded with kit and is also available with a clever automatic braking system that helps to prevent front impacts.
Honda Civic SE
Honda Civic SE
The Honda Civic SE is very well equipped for an entry-level model, featuring climate control and 16-inch alloy wheels as standard.
Ford Fiesta Edge
Ford Fiesta Edge
Alloy wheels, air conditioning and plusher trim start to appear when you get to mid-range Edge specification, but the cheapest version comes close to …
Skoda Octavia Greenline II
Skoda Octavia Greenline II
The Skoda Octavia GreenLine has fuel-saving features that are effective, but the UK’s taxation structure gives no additional benefit to company car dr…
Skoda Yeti Elegance
Skoda Yeti Elegance
The Elegance version of the Yeti offers a choice of two engines and plenty of standard equipment.
Vauxhall Astra Exclusiv
Vauxhall Astra Exclusiv
The Astra is justifiably one of the staples of the UK’s fleet and daily rental market, and Exclusiv trim is aimed squarely at business users.
Vauxhall Corsa Exclusiv
Vauxhall Corsa Exclusiv
With the right engine the Vauxhall Corsa Exclusiv makes a fine business car, with low fuel consumption and company car tax, but it is an expensive cho…
Volkswagen Polo Match
Volkswagen Polo Match
Polo Match is similar in spec and looks to the Moda, but has different alloy wheels and air conditioning as standard. It also offers a wider choice of…
Volkswagen Polo Moda
Volkswagen Polo Moda
Moda is Volkswagen’s attempt to make the Polo more appealing to younger buyers, but it doesn’t go far enough and has a limited choice of engines.
Vauxhall Astra SE
Vauxhall Astra SE
The SE is the second most luxurious Vauxhall Astra, and is available with all the best engines. It's expensive however and depreciation is heavy.
Peugeot 207 Sportium
Peugeot 207 Sportium
The Peugeot 207 Sportium is mildly more sporty-looking but no faster than the 207 Active. But you do get quite a lot more equipment for around £350 ex…
Peugeot 207 Allure
Peugeot 207 Allure
The Peugeot 207 Allure is the sportiest model in the 207 range. It has respectable performance, but won’t cost too much to run.
Peugeot 207 Economique
Peugeot 207 Economique
This is a Peugeot 207 tuned and set up to minimise fuel consumption and emissions, but the tax savings it offers UK buyers are minimal.
Peugeot 207 Active
Peugeot 207 Active
The Peugeot 207 Active has a decent specification for the price and a wide choice of body styles and engines, including one with automatic transmissio…
BMW 1 Series Urban
BMW 1 Series Urban
BMW 1 Series Urban models offer so many options that BMW claims there are more than 6,000 personalisation combinations. This trim is focused on luxury…
BMW 1 Series ES
BMW 1 Series ES
The BMW 1 Series ES is an upmarket family hatchback, and the cheapest new BMW. It’s also more comfortable to ride in than the model it replaces.