FOR The i30 doesn't cost much, but it has lots of luxury and safety kit, generous passenger space and a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.

AGAINST It's bland inside and out and not as classy as the best cars in this class.

FOR The i30 Estate is comfortable, spacious and thoughtfully designed. It's also cheap to buy and crammed with kit.

AGAINST Some rivals offer much more boot space and the diesel is noisy when revved. It's unexciting to drive, too.