What Car? Awards 2012

Best superminis of 2012

Choosing the best supermini of 2012 wasn't easy, because a great supermini needs to be good at pretty much everything. It needs to be practical, good to drive, affordable to run, comfortable, safe and well equipped. Oh, and it needs to do all that for a reasonable price. That’s why even a nomination here should be seen as a seal of approval.

Over the past year we’ve seen some fine new superminis, including the Kia Rio and the refreshed Honda Jazz. Neither makes an appearance in our best supermini of 2012 category, though, which just goes to show how tough the competition is.

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Best supermini under £12,000

Hyundai Santa Fe

Hyundai i20

List Price: £10,395
Target Price: £9511

This entry-level i20 demands no compromises. All for a price that makes you wonder how Hyundai turns a profit

Best supermini £12,000-£14,000

Land Rover Discovery

Ford Fiesta

List Price: £12,945
Target Price: £11,065

The Fiesta proves you don’t have to spend big bucks to have big fun. It’s an absolute joy to drive

Winner, Best Supermini

Audi Q5

Audi A1

List Price: £15,670
Target Price: £15,413

The A1 flies in the face of the theory that superminis have to be dirt cheap. It’s a proper premium car, just one that happens to have dinky dimensions

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