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Hatchback

Peugeot has its strongest model line-up for some years, with some of its cars now rated by our testers as being among the very best available.

Highlights focus around the firm’s newest SUVs, the 3008 and 5008. The 5008 was named Large SUV of the Year at the 2018 What Car? Awards, thanks to its appealing blend of space, interior quality and low running costs.

That bodes well for future launches, too, because many of the learnings from these cars will be passed on as new versions of existing cars are launched – something that could take many years, because the Peugeot range is so big, ranging from an entry-level supermini with the 108 to an executive saloon with the 508, up into the SUV range and also vans.

Buyers should evaluate some of the lower-rated cars in the range more carefully, though. Some are now quite old, and are subsequently left behind in terms of quality when compared with the opposition, making them below-average buys, in our estimation.

PEUGEOT

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Hyundai has transformed itself from a maker of oddball hatchbacks that sold in small numbers in the UK, to a major rival to the likes of Ford, Vauxhall and Volkswagen.

The Korean firm’s Ioniq Hybrid is particularly impressive, having beaten the trend-setting Toyota Prius when we tested the cars back to back.

Meanwhile, at the extremes of the Hyundai range you find the tiny i10 city car – a four-time What Car? award winner – and the stylish yet family-friendly Santa Fe SUV.

As a bonus, all of these cars come with the reassurance of a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty, whereas most of Hyundai’s rivals offer only three years and 60,000 miles of cover.

HYUNDAI

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<h3>Hyundai i10 – <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/hyundai/i10/hatchback/deals">Save £587 &gt;&gt;</a></h3>

Our pick&nbsp;1.2 MPi SE Connect 
List price £14,620 
Target Price £14,033

Until recently, the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/picanto/hatchback/review/n58">Kia Picanto</a> topped this class, but the i10&nbsp;matches its great infotainment and driving position, while bettering&nbsp;it for ride comfort, quietness and rear seat space. Yes, its engine isn’t quite as strong, but you’re paid back with added frugality.

<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/i10/hatchback/review/n49">Read our full Hyundai i10 review &gt;&gt;</a>

Value car

The VW Group famously spends more money on research and development than any rival – and as a result, perhaps it should be no surprise that our testers rate its cars so consistently highly.

The fact that many of those cars use the same underpinnings also helps, because it means that if they get it right once, they have the foundations to keep on getting it right.

However, the Volkswagen brand faces plenty of tough competition, often from within, because the rapidly rising Seat and Skoda brands that are also part of the group have access to the same technology.

VOLKSWAGEN

POLO

<h3>Volkswagen Polo – <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/volkswagen/polo/hatchback/deals">Save £1191 &gt;&gt;</a></h3>

Our pick&nbsp;1.0 TSI 95 Match 
List price £17,875 
Target Price £16,684

Volkswagen's latest Polo has&nbsp;a classy interior that's well equipped in our preferred Match&nbsp;trim. Previously, the Polo has just lost out to the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/seat/ibiza/hatchback/review/n17359">Seat Ibiza</a> because it couldn’t justify its additional expense. But because of the impressive deals that can today be found on a new Polo, it&nbsp;now fully deserves the number one spot.

<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/polo/hatchback/review/n83">Read our full Volkswagen Polo review &gt;&gt;</a>

Small car

One of the greatest success stories in the car world of recent decades is Skoda’s rise to become a hugely credible mainstream maker of good-value, good-sense cars.

Central to that success has been its place within the VW Group, alongside the Volkswagen brand itself, plus the likes of Seat and Audi. That has given it access to exactly the same underpinnings for its cars as the other brands, and it has complemented this by adding its own developments, from the way the cars drive and ride through to the features they have and the pricing.

The result is a range that extends from a city car to a large executive saloon, with family and large seven-seat SUVs too. There’s a wide variety of petrol and diesel engines, all of which are competitive for the class.

As a result, Skoda has a range of cars that is almost entirely class-leading or among the class leaders, and it has enjoyed long-time success at the What Car? Awards as a result.

SKODA

SCALA

<h3>Skoda Scala – <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/skoda/scala/hatchback/deals">Save £1381 &gt;&gt;</a></h3>

Our pick&nbsp;1.0 TSI SE 
List price £19,255 
Target Price £17,874

The Scala ticks pretty much every box, with low pricing, a smooth ride, decent handling, a good infotainment system, amazing rear seat space and an excellent boot. It's the best all-round family car on sale today.

<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/skoda/scala/hatchback/review/n19190">Read our full Skoda Scala&nbsp;review &gt;&gt;</a>

Family car

Ford builds some of the most popular cars in the UK, including the Fiesta and Focus hatchbacks.

This success is partly down to longevity and the fact that there’s a Ford dealer around every corner. However, it’s also because Fords tend to offer good value and be among the best cars in their respective classes to drive.

The company’s huge range also helps; it offers everything from the small – but surprisingly practical – Ka+ to the large and lavishly equipped Edge SUV.

Meanwhile, other highlights of the range include the S-Max and Galaxy people carriers, the Mondeo executive car and the Ranger pick-up.

FORD

PUMA

<h3>Ford Puma – <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/ford/puma/hatchback/deals">Save £1383 &gt;&gt;</a></h3>

Our pick&nbsp;1.0 Ecoboost mHEV 155 Titanium 
List price £22,390 
Target Price £21,007

Thanks to&nbsp;agile handling&nbsp;and surprisingly nippy performance, the Puma&nbsp;will put a bigger smile on your face than any rival. But it’s also a car that you can buy with your sensible hat on, thanks to its low CO2 emissions, excellent real-world fuel economy, clever boot and attractive costs. No wonder it's our overall&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/awards/">Car of the Year</a>&nbsp;for 2020.

<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/ford/puma/hatchback/review/n20838">Read our full Ford Puma review &gt;&gt;</a>

Small SUV

Land Rover is synonymous with SUVs, and especially with the Defender – the rugged runabout that has seen service in war zones across the world, but also as part of the Queen’s personal garage.

If off-road prowess is one of Land Rover’s core values, though, the other is luxury. Indeed, the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar are among the best luxury SUVs you can buy.

The Discovery, meanwhile, is a practical rival for the Audi Q7 and BMW X5, while the stylish Evoque (which is available as a three-door convertible as well as a traditional SUV) goes head to head with Audi’s Q3 and BMW’s X1.

In the coming years, we’ll see a new road-biased ‘Road Rover’ as well as an all-new Defender.

LAND ROVER

RANGE ROVER EVOQUE

<h3>Range Rover Evoque – <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/land-rover/range-rover-evoque/4x4/deals">Save £2018 &gt;&gt;</a></h3>

Our pick&nbsp;D180 S 
List price £39,790 
Target Price £37,772

It might well be the Evoque’s looks that first pique&nbsp;your interest, but it’s a sensational&nbsp;car on more objective levels, too. Good to drive, really posh inside and surprisingly practical, it even makes financial sense thanks to incredibly strong resale values.

<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/land-rover/range-rover-evoque/4x4/review/n109">Read our full Range Rover Evoque review &gt;&gt;</a>

Family SUV

Estate

5008

<h3>Peugeot 5008 – <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/peugeot/5008/estate/deals">Save £1569 &gt;&gt;</a></h3>

Our pick&nbsp;1.2 Puretech Allure 
List price £31,205 
Target Price £29,311

The Peugeot 5008 combines&nbsp;MPV-esque versatility&nbsp;with SUV looks, plus it handles tidily, the ride is comfortable, and it's very well priced. Add in a&nbsp;seriously plush interior and you've got the best car of its kind. In fact, the 5008 has been&nbsp;our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/awards/category/large-suv">Large SUV of the Year</a>&nbsp;for the last three&nbsp;years.

<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/peugeot/5008/estate/review/n17369">Read our full Peugeot 5008 review &gt;&gt;</a>

Large SUV

Saloon

Munich-based BMW is most famous for its sports saloons, in particular the 3 Series and 5 Series. However, it actually builds almost every type of car imaginable: everything from two-seat convertibles to seven-seat MPVs.

The cheapest model in the BMW range is the 1 Series hatchback, which is a rival to the Audi A3, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Volkswagen Golf. Meanwhile, at the other extreme is the i8 plug-in hybrid sports car, which costs more than £100,000.

BMW was also quick to capitalise on the rise of the SUV and now has six in its range: the X1, X2, X3, X4, X5 and X6.

All of this makes it one of the big three German prestige brands, along with Audi and Mercedes-Benz.

3 SERIES

<h3>BMW 3 Series – <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/bmw/3-series/saloon/deals">Save £1520 &gt;&gt;</a></h3>

Our pick&nbsp;330e M Sport 
List price £41,460 
Target Price £39,940

For many, the 3 Series remains&nbsp;the de facto executive car, and it's easy to see why. The latest version is&nbsp;the best-steering BMW of recent times and matches this with stellar body control and plenty of grip, yet it still manages to serve up good&nbsp;ride comfort and relaxing refinement.&nbsp;Add to all that a spacious interior and&nbsp;the tax-efficient plug-in hybrid tech of&nbsp;the 330e model, and it's the undoubted class leader.

<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/3-series/saloon/review/n91">Read our full BMW 3 Series review &gt;&gt;</a>

Executive car

5 SERIES

<h3>BMW 5 Series – <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/bmw/5-series/saloon/deals">Save £3272 &gt;&gt;</a></h3>

Our pick&nbsp;520d MHT SE 
List price £39,580 
Target Price £36,308

The latest BMW&nbsp;5 Series isn't just our reigning Luxury Car of the Year, but a former overall&nbsp;Car of the Year. Whichever version you choose, you’ll be getting one of the classiest and most comfortable cars on sale today.&nbsp;Indeed, it's actually better to drive than the much pricier <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/7-series/saloon/review/n127">7 Series.</a> It's a truly fantastic choice&nbsp;that will make you question the need to spend any more.

<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/5-series/saloon/review/n63">Read our full BMW 5 Series review &gt;&gt;</a>

Luxury car

Audi is a brand that sets the standard for interior quality, and this, combined with its vast and ever-growing model line-up, has helped it become one of the ‘big three’ German prestige car makers, along with BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

The A3 hatchback, A4 executive saloon and Q7 SUV have all won their classes at the What Car? Car of the Year Awards in recent years, while the TT coupé is the most decorated car in the history of the ceremony.

At least some of Audi's success over the past 30 years can be attributed to the growth in sales of vehicles with four-wheel drive; the company arguably led the way in bringing 4x4 technology into the mainstream, with its Quattro coupé in the early 1980s.

Today, most Audis are available with at least the option of four-wheel drive, while the list of SUVs from the brand includes the Q2, Q3, Q5 and Q7.

AUDI

<h3>Audi Q7 – <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/audi/q7/4x4/deals">Save £5602 &gt;&gt;</a></h3>

Our pick&nbsp;50 TDI quattro S line 
List price £63,130 
Target Price £57,528

Audi's flagship 4x4 is relaxing to drive, comfortable to sit in and pleasantly efficient to run, while its interior is plush enough to compete with models that cost twice as much. As if all that weren't enough, the Q7 is very practical, offering more than enough space for families and their luggage and seven seats as standard.

<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/q7/4x4/review/n87">Read our full Audi Q7 review &gt;&gt;</a>

Luxury SUV

Toyota is a company undergoing a quiet revolution, as it works hard to replace its sensible but somewhat bland reputation with one for being a bit more daring, in areas such as the styling of its cars and its enthusiastic leadership of cutting-edge technology, such as hybrid systems.

That process seems to be working for buyers, with the hugely popular and striking-looking C-HR SUV in particular attracting a great deal of interest. The latest version of the hybrid Prius is also rated highly by What Car?; it’s the first Prius to go on sale that our testers have felt can truly compete all round with existing petrol or diesel rivals.

However, it’s worth noting that this period of transition is also a work in progress, and that many of the firm’s cars are still rated as being no more than average among class rivals by our testers.

TOYOTA

Corolla

<h3>Toyota Corolla – <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/toyota/corolla/hatchback/deals">Save £1398 &gt;&gt;</a></h3>

Our pick&nbsp;1.8 VVT-i Hybrid Icon Tech 
List price £25,245 
Target Price £23,847

The Corolla's rear seats aren't the biggest, but this&nbsp;hybrid&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/best-family-cars-2020/n16996">family hatchback</a>&nbsp;offers&nbsp;super-low&nbsp;fuel consumption&nbsp;and CO2 emissions that make it an excellent choice for both private and company drivers. In addition,&nbsp;the Corolla's ride is cosseting and its standard spec generous, while even the cheaper, 1.8-litre version offers all the performance you need.

<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/toyota/corolla/hatchback/review/n18901">Read our full Toyota Corolla review &gt;&gt;</a>

Hybrid

<h3>Peugeot e-208 – <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/peugeot/208/hatchback/deals?engineHamId=PE2800HE_2136">Save £442 &gt;&gt;</a></h3>

Our pick&nbsp;100kW Allure 50 kWh 
List price £30,225 
Target Price £29,783

The <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/renault/zoe/hatchback/review/n152">Renault Zoe</a> won the Small Electric Car class at our most recent awards, but since then the e-208 has come along and moved things on again, providing&nbsp;a higher quality interior, more rear head room and extra safety kit.&nbsp;There's no compromise on boot space compared with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/peugeot/208/hatchback/review/n30">petrol&nbsp;versions of the 208</a>, either, and you can expect to do almost 200 miles between charges.

<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/peugeot/e208/hatchback/review/n20228">Read our full Peugeot e-208 review &gt;&gt;</a>

Electric car

Citroën is probably most famous for its quirky design, and the latest cars from the brand live up to this tradition, featuring paintwork-protecting ‘Airbumps’ and eschewing the sporty looks favoured by most rivals.

Indeed, Citroën tends to keep away from sportiness altogether and instead tries to put comfort first.

Value (but not cheapness) is also key to the appeal of most Citroëns. And the company’s range includes everything from small hatchbacks (such as the C1 and C3) to big, family-friendly seven-seaters (the Spacetourer and Grand C4 Spacetourer).

The C3 Aircross SUV is another of its popular models, while a larger C5 Aircross is planned.

CITROEN

BERLINGO

<h3>Citroën Berlingo – <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/citroen/berlingo/estate/deals">Save £912 &gt;&gt;</a></h3>

Our pick&nbsp;1.2 Puretech Allure M 
List price £21,610 
Target Price £20,698

Okay, it's&nbsp;the same as the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/peugeot/rifter/estate/review/n17558">Peugeot Rifter</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/vauxhall/combo-life/mpv/review/n17869">Vauxhall Combo Life</a> underneath, but the Berlingo’s keener pricing, better level of standard equipment and slightly plusher feel&nbsp;make it an even better buy. Add in its hugely spacious interior and&nbsp;soft ride, and you’ll find the Berlingo a relaxing place in which to cover miles. Put simply, cars don’t get much more practical than this, especially for the money.

<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/citroen/berlingo/estate/review/n17319">Read our full Citroën Berlingo&nbsp;review &gt;&gt;</a>

SUPERB

<h3>Skoda Superb Estate – <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/skoda/superb/estate/deals">Save £817 &gt;&gt;</a></h3>

Our pick&nbsp;2.0 TDI CR SE Technology 
List price £28,425 
Target Price £27,608

Skoda's massive Superb Estate&nbsp;strikes the perfect sweet spot of practicality, comfort, low running costs and value. A&nbsp;range of strong and economical engines completes a superb all-round package.

<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/skoda/superb/estate/review/n17344">Read our full Skoda Superb Estate&nbsp;review &gt;&gt;</a>

Estate car

Coupe

<h3>Audi TT – <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/audi/tt/coupe/deals">Save £2662 &gt;&gt;</a></h3>

Our pick&nbsp;40 TFSI Sport S tronic 
List price £32,570 
Target Price £29,908

The TT has been our&nbsp;favourite coupé&nbsp;for years. It's brilliant to drive, beautifully built and won't break the bank. If you're looking for something stylish&nbsp;that gives sports car thrills while still being comfortable, refined and practical enough to be driven every day,&nbsp;look no further.

<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/tt/coupe/review/n12">Read our full Audi TT&nbsp;review &gt;&gt;</a>

Coupé

RANGE ROVER VELAR

<h3>Range Rover Velar&nbsp;– <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/land-rover/range-rover-velar/estate/deals">Save £2857 &gt;&gt;</a></h3>

Our pick&nbsp;D180 S 
List price £51,050 
Target Price £48,193

With prices starting at around £45,000, the Velar bridges the gap between the cheapest Range Rover, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/land-rover/range-rover-evoque/4x4/review/n109">Evoque</a>,&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/land-rover/range-rover-sport/4x4/review/n74">Range Rover Sport</a>, while feeling every bit as luxurious as the latter. It’s also the most road-biased Range Rover ever, even though it’s still incredibly capable in the rough stuff.

<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/land-rover/range-rover-velar/estate/review/n17374">Read our full&nbsp;Range Rover Velar review &gt;&gt;</a>

Coupé SUV

Sports

Mercedes’ line-up is vast – ranging from the A-Class family hatchback through to staple saloons such as the C-Class and E-Class, and onwards towards multiple SUVs, luxury saloons and even sports cars. Coupés and convertibles are thrown into the mix as well.

As one of the ‘big three’ German brands, Mercedes most often finds itself competing with Audi and BMW but more recently has found itself fending off Jaguar and Volvo, too.

Mercedes models are known for comfort. One example of this is the E-Class, because while the Audi A6 has a plusher interior and the BMW 5 Series handles better, the E-Class is probably the most comfortable for a long motorway journey.

MERCEDES-BENZ

S-Class Cabriolet

<h3>Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet&nbsp;– <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/mercedes-benz/s-class/sports/deals">Save £18,148 &gt;&gt;</a></h3>

Our pick&nbsp;S560 Grand Edition 
List price £125,010 
Target Price £106,868

From its powerful yet smooth range of engines, to its luxurious interior, the S-Class Cabriolet offers a serene way to experience open-top motoring. It's quiet, too, so even when the roof is down you'll barely need to whisper to be heard, and it even&nbsp;handles well for a car of this size. Yes, it's expensive, but it is, quite simply, the best convertible money can buy.

<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mercedes-benz/s-class/sports/review/n17195">Read our full&nbsp;Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet&nbsp;review &gt;&gt;</a>

Convertible

Alfa Romeo now has one of its strongest-ever model line-ups, after years of living off past glories.

The BMW 3 Series-rivalling Giulia executive saloon is one of the best cars in its class to drive and has performed very well in the annual What Car? Reliability Survey, while the closely related Stelvio competes in the booming SUV class.

Smaller and larger SUVs are planned, as is a two-door coupé version of the Giulia that will take on the Audi A5, BMW 4 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupé.

It’s all a long way from the days when Alfa Romeo just had a couple of dated hatchbacks (the Mito and Giulietta) and the niche 4C sports car in its range.

ALFA ROMEO

Giulia Quadrifoglio

<h3>Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio –&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/alfa-romeo/giulia/saloon/deals?trim=quadrifoglio">Save £1291 &gt;&gt;</a></h3>

Our pick&nbsp;2.9 V6 BiTurbo 
List price £67,195 
Target Price £65,904

Alfa Romeo's Giulia Quadrifoglio might not sound quite as brutish as a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mercedes-benz/c-class/saloon/review/n17218">Mercedes-AMG C63 </a>or be as grippy through corners as a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/m4/coupe/review/n17199">BMW&nbsp;M4</a>, but it's more rewarding to drive than both – and surely that's the whole point of cars like this?

<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/alfa-romeo/giulia/saloon/review/n17264">Read our full&nbsp;Giulia Quadrifoglio review &gt;&gt;</a>

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