I don't have to persuade people into buying a Jazz. They love it anyway, for all of the sensible reasons I'd have used in my sales pitch. So it's not an emotional decision based on looks alone, as it might be for a Fiat 500 or a MINI. It's the whole package: a car that's going to do everything you...

If the Toyota Yaris was a European country it would be Sweden. Famed for being taxing on the wallet, Sweden rewards your investment by providing an excellent quality of life.  In much the same way, the Yaris comes loaded with technology that’s expensive but ultimately makes your life better.  Thankfully,...

Mechanically speaking, the SEAT Ibiza is almost identical to the Volkswagen Polo and Skoda Fabia . However, this Ibiza is a smidgen shorter than the previous model but, narrow garage owners please note, it is 87mm wider and has a slightly longer wheelbase. This means benefits for ride comfort...

The latest Renault Clio went on sale in 2019, but a comprehensive update in 2023 means it now looks thoroughly up-to-date, with a similar 'family face' to the Renault Megane E-Tech and Renault Austral . It's very definitely still a hatchback, though - Renault has resisted the temptation to stray...

The Honda Jazz is something of an unsung hero among small hatches . Unfairly derided for its sensible image and traditionally more ‘mature’ owner – the average buyer age is over 60 – the Honda Jazz has never quite had the appeal of the likes of the Volkswagen Polo or Ford Fiesta. But maybe the...

This version of Ford Fiesta went on sale in early 2013 with sharper styling and a host of new features. The front end received Ford’s trapezoidal grille plus ‘laser-cut’ headlights with daytime running lights. The interior also gained minor tweaks with revisions to the centre console and trim. All...