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Alhambra (2010 - )

Good: Sliding side doors as standard. Very spacious with a good quality interior. Frugal and low CO2 TDI engines. Sister car to the new Volkswagen Sharan but better value.

Bad: Not thrilling to look at but then few MPVs are.

Altea (2004 - )

Good: Roomy cabin with a decent boot. Distinctive styling. Excellent crash test rating.

Bad: The ride quality isn't forgiving enough. Overall a Ford C-MAX does it better. Poor treatment of owners over ABS/ESP module failures.

Altea XL (2007 - )

Good: Longer than standard Altea. Very roomy inside and a huge boot. Decent amount of kit. Excellent crash test rating.

Bad: Only five seats. Less versatile than a Renault Scenic. Ride quality not forgiving enough

Ibiza (2008 - )

Good: Fine riding, handling and commodious small car. Reasonably priced. Engine range gradually improved. Facelifted with improved engine range from Spring 2012.

Bad: Slightly firm ride.

Ibiza SC (2008 - )

Good: Very nicely styled coupe-like three-door hatch. At its best in FR trim with 150PS 1.4 TSI or 2.0 TDI CR.

Bad: 2.0 TDI CR is £1,500 more than 1.4 TSI with DSG.

Ibiza ST (2010 - )

Good: Small efficient engines with the option of a tax-free diesel. Smart looks and a useful load area. Reasonable list prices. Decent ride comfort.

Bad: Legroom in the back is still tight and not really suitable for adults. CO2 (and money) saving start/stop technology only available on certain models.

Leon (2005 - )

Good: Stylish design. Excellent road manners. Roomy and well-equipped cabin. An easy car to live with and enjoy. Superb value. FR models are the best.

Bad: Acres of dull plastic across the dashboard. Poor treatment of owners over ABS/ESP issue.

Leon (2013 - )

Good: Big improvements in quality and refinement over previous Leon. Great to drive with sharp handling. Good value. Shares same base as latest A3 and Golf.

Bad: Only top models have fully independent rear suspension.

Leon SC (2013 - )

Good: Shorter three-door version of Leon on MQB subframe. Praised for good combination of ride and handling.

Bad: Expected to be only slightly cheaper than five-door.

Mii (2012 - )

Good: SEAT version of Volkswagen Up. Powered by low emission 1.0-litre engine. Ecomotive emits below 100g/km CO2. Easy and fun to drive. Good value for money.

Bad: Not as distinctively styled as the Up and only £150 cheaper.

Toledo (2012 - )

Good: Looks like a conventional saloon but is actually a hatchback. Huge boot space. Good quality and impressively spacious interior. Great value for money and an ideal family car.

Bad: Not the most dynamic looking design.

Used Cars

Alhambra (1996 - 2010 )

Altea Freetrack 4 (2007 - 2009 )

Arosa (1997 - 2005 )

Cordoba (1994 - 2003 )

Cordoba (2003 - 2006 )

Exeo (2009 - 2013 )

Exeo ST (2009 - 2013 )

Ibiza I (1985 - 1993 )

Ibiza II (1993 - 1999 )

Ibiza II (1999 - 2002 )

Ibiza III (2002 - 2009 )

Leon (1999 - 2005 )

Leon Cupra R (2010 - 2013 )

Marbella (1988 - 1995 )

Toledo (1991 - 1999 )

Toledo (1999 - 2004 )

Toledo (2005 - 2009 )

Concept Cars

The new sleeker Octavia is based on the same platform as the latest Golf and is even more spacious and practical than the outgoing model with better engines.

Fine riding, handling and commodious small car. Reasonably priced. Engine range gradually improved. Facelifted with improved engine range from Spring 2012.

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