88. TOYOTA HILUX

OVER its 50-year life the Hilux has earned a reputation for being almost indestructible. To this, the latest model adds refinement and equipment previously unheard of in a Toyota pick-up, along with the choice of single-cab, extended-cab and double-cab bodystyles.

All are surprisingly good to drive (provided you stick with the manual gearbox rather than the automatic) and have a usefully wide load bay. Price range: £23,595-£36,785 Our pick: 2.4 D-4D Invincible Double Cab (£31,270) Engine: 2.4-litre, 4cyl diesel, 148bhp Transmission: 6-spd manual, selectable 4x4 Top speed: 106mph Economy: 40.4mpg CO2: 185g/km