Renault has a knack of being able to create internal cabin space on its small car platforms, and this small SUV has space by the bucketloads. The Captur is based on the same platform as the Clio, but thanks to a clever sliding rear bench, it has 487 litres of boot space, increasing to 536 with the bench all the way forward. That’s almost 100 litres more than its supermini sibling.
The Captur isn’t the most exciting car to drive in its class, but with a generous amount of kit, decent refinement, frugal engines and supple suspension, it has all the right ingredients to be a great choice for families.
9. Vauxhall Corsa
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The Vauxhall Corsa is one of the best-selling cars in the UK, and it’s not too difficult to see why it’s so popular. Vauxhall’s compact supermini is affordable, easy to drive, has enough room for five passengers, and is even available with the choice of petrol or all-electric power.
It was already a smart-looking car, but the latest facelift has sharpened up the Corsa’s styling even further with a new front end that features Vauxhall’s distinctive ‘Vizor’ grille. The level of on-board tech is rather generous, too, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, traffic sign recognition and automatic LED lighting all fitted as standard.
10. Kia Picanto
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The Kia Picanto offers lots of kit and a driving experience more akin to that of a car from the class above. A recent facelift has seen more efficient engines and improved on-board tech added to the range, while Kia’s excellent seven-year warranty also features – a great incentive if you plan on keeping your car for more than the usual length of a PCP finance deal. If you’re scouring the used car market, finding a used Kia Picanto with plenty of warranty left to run shouldn’t be too difficult, either.
