THE CONTENDERS

Mazda CX-3 2.0 Skyactiv-g 121 SE Nav+

List price £18,995 Target Price £17,918 Mazda’s smallest SUV has recently been facelifted so gets another crack at class honours.

Renault Captur 0.9 TCE 90 Iconic

List price £16,500 Target Price £15,531 Revised trim levels could make the low-priced Captur a more appealing option.

Seat Arona 1.0 TSI 95 SE Technology

List price £17,830 Target Price £16,214 The current class champ, thanks to its good driving manners, practical interior and low price.