11. DACIA DUSTER

DACIA was established in the UK with the Duster, and its rugged charms and simple character have been a recipe for success. There’s an updated model due in 2018, but until then the current version delivers the same no-nonsense family car ability it always has.

Four-wheel drive is available with all engines in all trim grades, and while there are no lowrange gears, a super-short first gear helps with any off-roading you want to try. Price range: £9,495-£18,395 Our pick: 1.5 dci Lauréate 4x4 (£16,495) Engine: 1.5-litre 4cyl diesel, 110bhp Transmission: 6-spd man, permanent 4WD Top speed: 104mph Economy: 60.1mpg CO2: 123g/km