There are some cracking contenders in it's class, but the Seat Leon is one of our favourites. It’s the car with everything; sharp looks, great engines and transmissions, decent equipment levels and strong build quality
Skoda Rapid Spaceback
Review: Skoda Rapid Spaceback (Overall score = 3.5/5) In the December 2016 issue we brought you a review of the…
Citroen C3
Citroens are also innovative once more; in the case of the top-spec C3 tested here there are Airbumps in the flanks to protect the bodywork and an integral dashcam is a first.
Kia Rio
The range-topping Rio 3 gets climate control, seven-inch display, heated front seats and steering wheel, navigation and automatic wipers
Toyota Yaris
The current Yaris is the third iteration of a car that first went on sale in 2011. As such it’s getting long in the tooth
Suzuki Baleno
This small family hatch is the same size as a Corsa or Fiesta but feels bigger inside – not quite as big as a Focus or Astra, but not far off. What’s really impressive about the Baleno is how much you get for your money
Vauxhall Corsa
Few cars are as important to the world of driving instruction as the Vauxhall Corsa. For years this supermini, one of the UK’s most popular, has been a staple of driving schools and instructors across the nation
Skoda Fabia
The Skoda Fabia has always been a likeable car, and thanks to its use of Volkswagen Group technology it’s always been a very competent one too
Audi A3
If you’re looking to impress your pupils, a posh badge will do the trick, and in the affordable world Audi’s four-ringed badge is as posh as they come
