Cars that are Group One to insure

Ford Ka 2008

Good: Significantly better ride and handling than the FIAT 500. Lots of scope for personalisation. Fun to drive and economical.

Bad: Likeable, but doesn't tug at the heart strings the same way as a FIAT 500.

GROUPS: 1-2 (old 20-group system)

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Citroen C2 2003

Good: Low running costs, including insurance. Good crash test rating.

Bad: Tailgate isn't that practical. Poor showing in JD Power Customer Satisfaction Survey.

GROUPS: 1-8 (old 20-group system)

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FIAT Panda 2003

Good: Tiny, narrow, practical and packed with the brio you expect of a FIAT. Brilliant control panel.

Bad: Double folding rear seats not standard.

GROUPS: 1-11 (new 50-group system)

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Nissan Pixo 2009

Good: Bargain entry price of £5,995. Low 103g/km tax. High mpg. Auto option. Nicer seats than Suzuki Alto. A decent drive for £5,995.

Bad: Low rent features like stalk adjustable door mirrors.

GROUPS: 1-2 (old 20-group system)

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Peugeot 107 2005

Good: £35pa VED, Group 1 insurance, 60mpg, cheap to run and drives decently.

Bad: Reported problems with leaks.

GROUPS: 1-2 (old 20-group system)

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Skoda Fabia 2 2007

Good: All-new body (you either like it or you don't).

Bad: Doesn't break any new ground. No spare wheel from 2009MY.

GROUPS: 1-4 (old 20-group system)

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Suzuki Alto 2009

Good: Cute little Citroen C1 clone offering low emissions, low tax, good fuel economy and a proper 4-speed automatic option. Decent to drive.

Bad: Thrummy 3-cylinder engine. Not as sophisticated as a Hyundai i10.

GROUPS: 1-2 (new 50-group system)

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Toyota Aygo 2005

Good: £35pa VED, Congestion Tax exemt from Feb 08, Group 1 insurance, 60mpg, cheap to run and drives decently.

Bad: Doors feel flimsy. Reports of water leaks.

GROUP: 1 (old 20-group system)

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Vauxhall Corsa D 2006

Good: Solid, stylish-looking and decently equipped supermini. Decent handling and some strong, frugal engines.

Bad: Numb, overly light steering. Boot too narrow for standard size pushchair. Dash reflects in screen.

GROUPS: 1-16 (old 20-group system)

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Volkswagen Fox 2006

Good: More substantial than a Lupo. High seats. Roomy cabin seats four comfortably. Cheap.

Bad: Front screen pillars cause a large blindspot. Nonentity of a car.

GROUPS: 1-2 (old 20-group system)

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The compact but practical Citigo arrives in June and this is the first time we get to test the five-door version of one the Volkswagen Up and SEAT Mii trio.

Fun to drive and economical, based on the FIAT 500 but handles so much better it donated its suspension improvements to the 500. More room in rear than 500.

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