This is the Ford Ka+ Active: a small hatchback thats been to the gym, pulled on hiking boots, and decided it rather enjoys climbing kerbs. It sits a touch higher, looks a touch tougher, andunlike many pretend off-roadersactually makes life better for...
This is the Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech SE: the car that doesnt make a fussbecause it doesnt need to. The 1.4-litre turbo petrol is smooth and surprisingly eager, whisking you to 62 mph in the mid-9s and on to around 125128 mph. Its quiet...
Meet the Toyota Yaris 1.33 Dual VVT-i TR Euro 5. Its small, unassuming, and exactly the sort of car that makes sensible people nod in approval. Powered by a 1.33-litre petrol engine with 99 horsepower, itll do 062 in just over 11 seconds and reach 1...
The Volvo V40. Now, for years Volvo was the sensible brand. You bought one if you wore a cardigan, listened to Radio 4, and thought a wild night out was two glasses of sherry. But then they built this. The V40. And suddenly, the sensible Swedes turne...
The Kia ProCeed GT-Line. Now, I know what youre thinking: Its a Kia, itll be sensible, reliable, and about as exciting as a beige cardigan. But heres the thing this isnt beige. This is a sleek, low-slung, coupe-styled hatchback that looks like its b...
The Kia Ceed 1.4 VR-7. Now, I know what youre thinking: Kia? Really? But hear me out this isnt your granddads sensible hatchback. This is a car that somehow manages to be practical, stylish, and genuinely enjoyable to drive, all at the same time. An...
Feast your eyes on the Ford Focus 1.6i 16v Zetec 5-dooryes, the car that manages to be boring, reliable, and surprisingly entertaining all at the same time. First off, this is not just any Focus. No, this one comes with every single MOT sheet from ne...
The Volkswagen Golf has always been the safe choice the I want something sensible but dont want to look boring option. But this isnt just any Golf. This is the R-Line. Which means its like wearing a tailored suit to the supermarket the same practic...
Some cars are designed to do 060 in under four seconds. This isnt one of them. This is designed to get you from A to B with no drama, no breakdowns, and no calls to your bank manager. And thats why its perfect especially if youre a first-time driver...
Some cars arrive in your life like an excitable puppy small, lively, and completely convinced its faster than it actually is. The Suzuki Swift Sport is one of those cars. Except in this case, it is fast enough to make you grin like an idiot. Under ...
This is the 2013 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S linethe hatchback that decided it was far too good to be just a hatchback. Its sharp-looking, solidly built, and drives with that smug sense of precision Audi does so well. Under the bonnet is a 2.0-litre TDI diese...
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