Volkswagen Lupo

The tiny Lupo offers a premium package of reliability, driveability and desirability. The GTi models are mischievous and especially fun to drive with the six-speed gearbox. Main criticisms are the 1.0-litre and 1.7 Di diesels can feel underpowered and the boot is too small for most needs.

E, SE, S, SPORT, GTI, SDI

Basic 1.0 gets power steering, twin airbags, radio/cassette but not much else. The rear windows on the S open, and the seats slide and tilt. Sport has alloys, a bodykit and ABS. GTi gets a six-speed gearbox, sports seats, sports steering wheel, leather-trimmed steering wheel and Xenon headlamps.

1.7 SE SDI