Alfa Romeo GTV

Coupés are all about looking good and despite being around since 1996 the GTV still looks fantastic inside and out, helped by its recent facelift. You'll have to make sacrifices in the practicality department since the rear seats are only fit for luggage, and the boot exists to only give the rear a nice shape. However if you want a bit of Italian soul then this mini exotic delivers and it's a satisfying car to drive.

TS, JTS, Lusso, Turismo, V6

Equipment is reasonably generous, and you'll get most of the equipment you want. Lusso is the fully loaded model and will have a six-speed gearbox and all the luxury and sports kit - we'd stick on a sports exhaust, too.

2.0 JTS