Mazda 3
What is it? Mazda’s small family car is offered in both a saloon and hatchback version. The hatchback offers the most flexibility of the two. What is it like inside? Interior space is very good with decent leg and headroom in the front and rear and an adequate 340 litres of space in the boot is provided. There is good quality throughout with high spec equipment and safety levels. . What is it like to drive? On the road the 3 is...
Skoda Octavia
What is it? The Octavia is essentially a Volkswagen Golf with a bigger body What is it like inside? All models in the Octavia range are jam-packed with features and offer exceptional value. Incredibly spacious inside it has good, firm seating and an excellent driving position. The estate version is cavernous. What is it like to drive? The 1.2-and 1.4 litre petrol are simply too slow and just struggle to reach basic performance levels...
Toyota Auris
What is it? The Auris is Toyota’s hatchback alternative to the Corolla. A hybrid version is also available. What is it like inside? Space is not a problem with adequate seating for five adults and an abundance of head and legroom. There is a real sense of quality of build with a very good, comfortable interior. An enormous amount of equipment is provided, depending on the spec but the entry level has a decent amount of goodies and...
Volkswagen Golf
What is it? Now the sixth generation the Golf is one of the best cars in its class and is unbeatable in GTI guise. What is it like inside? It has a very practical and compact interior with all the instruments to hand and an excellent dash and dials. Seating is comfortable as are head and legroom and there is a decent boot. Not short on the extras and safety is also to the fore. What is it like to drive? On the road the Golf is...
Ford Mondeo Estate
What is it? The Ford is a truly excellent family car and delivers just about everything on a family car shopping list. What is it like inside? For such an excellent car the interior is a let down and it is inside where rivals begin to claw back ground on the Mondeo. While good quality materials are used throughout and it is a comfortable car however some may find it generally dull and cluttered. What is it like to drive? Two diesel...
