Suzuki Splash 2008-2014
It may have been designed for youngsters, but the Splash turned out to be another OAP special.
It is basically a less boxy Wagon R+, meaning it’s well built and equipped. There’s a diesel that will do more than 60mpg, but the real reason you will want one is because everything folds flat in the back, which combines with the high roofline to give it the practicality of a small van. The 1.2-litre petrol delivers a decent 55mpg; the performance of the 1.0 is so similar that you might as well get the bigger unit, plus there’s an optional automatic to go with it.
The Splash was pricey when new, but it’s top value now on the used market. The standard specification is good, including air-con and stability control. And it’s generally reliable, with knocking rear suspension and various electrical issues the only real worries.