Easy driver
The Vauxhall Corsa is fun to drive, well-equipped and a great all-rounder, but uncompetitive pricing may hold it back
Reviews
Hot to handle
The Ford Focus is a great-handling family hatchback that matches its rivals on interior quality and cabin space
Superb family car
Skoda’s flagship Superb boasts sleek styling, plenty of space and great value for money
Entertainingly equipped
It’s not flawless, but the latest Hyundai i20 is the firm’s most competitive entrant into the supermini market yet
Looking sharp
The revised Renault Megane hatch tries to catch up with its rivals
Reliable reasonable Rio
The Kia Rio offers good value and practicality – a safe pair of hands in a talented supermini class
Cruising comfortably
The Ford Mondeo is more refined, spacious and high-tech than ever before, but rivals have leapt ahead in this class
Simply safe
New turbocharged engines give the stylish and safety-conscious Nissan Micra a much needed boost
Premium style
Subtle exterior changes and a tech-laden interior help the Audi A3 maintain its position as a premium family hatchback
Cheap and cheerful
The Dacia Sandero is simple and robust, and the four-star Euro NCAP score is decent considering the age of the platform
