Fiat Stilo

Stilo replaced the Bravo/Brava range. The three-door car has a rather sporty look and feel and even comes in 170bhp Abarth trim. The five-door version is more family-orientated, with better rear access and legroom. Softly sprung, comfortable and significantly cheaper than a Golf (which is what Fiat aimed at). The 1.2 engine struggles with four people in it, but all are well-equipped, cheap to buy and better built than some recent Fiats.

16V, 20V, JTD, SPORT

Basic specification Active comes with integral fog lights and body coloured bumpers. Dynamic adds air conditioning, front and rear armrests, 16-inch alloy wheels; five-door Dynamic models also feature integrated child seats. The range-topping Abarth adds Fiat’s CONNECT satellite navigation and information system, as well as rain, light and parking sensors.

2.4 20V