Mitsubishi Colt (2008 - )  

Affordable to run, Ralliart version is great fun to drive, feels robust and reliable.

The ride is on the rough side, interior doesn't have the quality of a Ford Fiesta or Volkswagen Polo.

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Last updated 12 March 2012
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