Overview: The Colt’s cabin has decent space for four adults, while it also has some MPV versatility. The engines are eager and the interior is solidly constructed.

Overview: The Colt CZC has a decent drive and is well equipped and competitively priced. It also has a huge boot with the roof up.

Overview: The Lancer is great value and well equipped. It is also reasonably spacious and easy to drive.

Overview: A practical and well-equipped family car with sharp, clean, modern lines, the Lancer offers a package that is difficult to beat..

Overview: Stunning acceleration and grip. Enjoys cult status and is actually very practical.

Overview: Mitsubishi i is incredibly cheap to run achieving an average of 54.6mpg from its ultra-efficient 660cc engine and with low CO2 emissions of just 114g/km, i is a 'Band B' vehicle which saves you money on road tax. The Mitsubishi i is as easy on your pocket as it is on the environment.

Overview: The seven-seat Grandis looks stylish, is spacious and very versatile, thanks to a clever third row of seats that folds into the floor at the tug of a lever. The well-trimmed cabin offers excellent equipment. It’s good value for money, too.

Overview: The Shogun is superb off-road and is well equipped. It also feels robustly built so should stay the course.

Overview: The Outlander looks the part and there’s lots of space inside. Some models have seven seats and the handling is sharp for a 4x4.

Overview: The fourth generation L200 exudes modernity and car-like appointments while retaining the ruggedness necessary to cope with the array of tasks it will undoubtedly be called upon to perform.