Cheap and cheerful in 2021

SUZUKI IGNIS

CONSUMER magazine WhatCar? judged Suzuki’s 5-door Ignis 1.2 Dualjet Hybrid SZ3 as the best value small SUV as well as offering the best true fuel economy on rural roads (a cash-saving 74.8mpg) and motorways (53.3mpg). From £14,499 — but currently with a £2,000-off deal.

KIA PICANTO

KIA’S best value car is the new generation Picanto from £11,000 for the Picanto ‘1’ with a 1.0-litre petrol engine offering 58.9mpg fuel economy. You may be tempted by the range-topping turbocharged Picanto GTLine S with a 99bhp 1.0-litre turbo engine and 16in alloy wheels at £15,800. Deals include the Kia Scrappage Scheme — a £2,500 saving for customers.

SKODA FABIA

SKODA’S popular Fabia hatchback is set to be replaced, so there are deals to be had on the ‘run out’ version, from around £14,880 — especially if you haggle. The current Fabia is the third generation, with a three-cylinder all-petrol engine range.

MG ZS EV / MG3

THE MG ZS EV is one of the cheapest electric SUVs in the UK, from £27,595 (£24,595 with plug-in grant) and a seven-year warranty. With a range of 214 miles, the 52.5KwH electric motor propels it from 0-60mph in 7.2 seconds. The cheapest model is the MG3 Excite at £12,300, complete with a 1.5 VVTi 104bhp 44mpg petrol engine.