Editor’s choice6/10DS3£17,090 – £23,260Not as fresh as it was, but ageing gracefully, and still the best DS of the bunch.
6/10VolkswagenCC£29,945If the Passat is too dull but you still have a sensible side, the CC could be just the car for you
8/10CaterhamSeven£18,689 – £43,000Brilliant, fearsomely potent, and never less than addictive to drive.
8/10Fiat124 Spider£26,645Spoilt for choice between this and an MX-5? You can't actually go wrong. Choose on looks and engine character
8/10SubaruOutback£32,410 – £35,410A likeable Swiss Army knife. A bit bland but will shrug off anything thrown at it.