Toyota Yaris Verso

Yaris Verso delivers functionality and value for money in equal measures. Unfortunately, it looks like the hatchback of Notre Dame. Shame, because it's good to drive, surprisingly economical to run and should prove utterly dependable. As a tall mini-MPV it packs as much flexible load space as possible into a small car. The down side is an appearance that turns anyone who looks at it to stone.

16V, WT-I, GS, GLS, D-4D

Lots of standard safety kit; the base model is the T3 which is mid-range for Toyota spec these days.

1.4 D-4D