And these are their other top picks for 2021

SKODA OCTAVIA

AS SKODA moves more upmarket with a very distinctive and bold style, the fourth generation Skoda Octavia, priced from £21,335, is available as a hatchback or estate format and in either front-wheel or all-wheel drive. Its spacious interior, safety features, advanced connectivity, improved fuel economy and eco-friendly credentials help make it an ideal family car with a wide choice of efficient petrol and diesel engines, as well as plug-in hybrid and mildhybrid technology.

PEUGEOT 208

A PERKY hot hatch available in a choice of petrol, diesel or pure electric — and a spiritual successor to the classic 1980s 205 GTi — it was crowned European Car Of The Year 2020. Prices start from £17,580 for the internal combustion engine versions, but the battery-powered e-208 is a hefty mark up from £27,225 (after £2,500 plug-in grant).

HONDA-E

THE zippy electric Honda-e is a cute retro take on future motoring, and based around the style of a 1970s Honda Civic. Priced from £28,215 (after deducting the £2,500 plug-in car grant), the interior is like a Scandi living room, with smart fabrics, tasteful wood trim and five screens across the width of the digital dashboard. The main drawback is a 125-mile range.

KIA SORENTO

WHETHER for active lifestyles or family-friendly fun, the new fourth generation Kia Sorento seven-seater has won many fans thanks to its mix of practicality, flexibility, space and high seating position. Priced from £39,110 to £53,095, it is available in petrol-electric hybrid, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and diesel. The 60:40 split middle row seats slide back and forth, and the two rear seats stow under the floor when load-lugging is a priority.