BUYING GUIDE Superminis
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Toyota Yaris
It may be small, but
the Toyota Yaris is a
Superminis
fantastic supermini.
Innovative use of
interior space and
wonderfully solid
Easy to park, affordable to run and great fun to drive, the
build quality make
the Yaris a fi ne new
humble supermini has advanced hugely over recent years.
buy. A much improved
chassis means the
Today’s car is refi ned and loaded with creature comforts
ride quality is more
refi ned than before,
while the cabin feels
posher, too.
Hyundai i20
A replacement for the
unloved Getz, the i20
is proof that Hyundai
has fi nally got the
drop on what British
car buyers want. The
Ford Fiesta £8,514-£13,406 Mazda 2 £7,930-£11,160
design is fresh and
All new last year, the latest Fiesta could prove to Forget its dowdy predecessor, the new Mazda 2 is
attractive while the
be the most impressive yet. A lot more stylish than better looking, more fun to drive and even better
driving experience is
its functional but rather drab predecessor, the new value than the car it replaces. It’s build on the
one of the best in the
Ford is bigger all-round and feels a cut above the platform that underpins the new Ford Fiesta, and it’s
sector. And, in true
opposition in terms of build quality and driving one of the best in the business. In addition to a great
Hyundai fashion, it
dynamics. Ford is also promising reduced running costs ride quality, the 2 loves corners and has real spirit on
represents excellent
and the fact that most models undercut the previous the road. The range-topping 1.5 Sport is the most fun,
value for money.
ones is a encouraging sign for supermini buyers. but lesser versions are equally impressive.
Mitsubishi Colt
A fun and interesting
alternative to the
class regulars,
the Colt is a lively
and thoroughly
entertaining small
car. The cabin is a Vauxhall Corsa £7,289-£15,861
Fiat Grande Punto £9,057-£17,000
lovely piece of design
Given that the previous generation Corsa was a In recent years, Fiat has struggled with its supermini
with high quality
perennial best-seller, the current version – which boasts offerings. However, the Grande Punto delivers
plastics and a layout
more space, better performance and improved safety something genuinely different and it’s little wonder
inspired by the Apple
– was virtually guaranteed to be back at the top. A that things are looking up at Fiat. With its larger-than-
iPod. There’s also a
far more substantial car than its predecessor, it has a average interior and much improved build quality, the
clever folding seat
luxurious interior and comes packed with innovative new Punto has stacks of room inside, a good driving
mechanism that can
features. Unusually, the three door version is a unique position and a big boot that outshines virtually all its
create an unusually
design with sportier looks and a sharper drive. fi r rivals. It’s also great fun to drive and very keenly priced.
large boot if needed.
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