The £23,795 Ultimate trim offers a 10.25-inch touchscreen satnav and wireless charging pad, keyless entry and start-stop, Bose sound system and Blind Spot Collison Warning.

It is the end of the road for the Mondeo as Ford confirms plans to phase out the model in 2022.

The Peugeot 308 has had a significant update as it moves into its third generation - with the handsome new hatchback seeing a new design, new logo, upgraded interior and introduction of hybrid engines.

The 2021 Kona Electric continues with a choice of a 39.2kWh battery with 136PS and a range of 189 miles or the 64kWh with 204PS and a range of 300 miles.

The Toyota GR Yaris fought off challenges from the British-built Land Rover Defender, the popular Ford Puma crossover and Volkswagen’s electric ID.3 to claim the title of UK Car of the Year 2021.

It will be followed by an electric version of the next-generation XC90, tipped to arrive next year, as well as a smaller crossover called the XC20.

The first round of results in the UK Car of the Year Awards 2021 has concluded, with Honda and Volkswagen picking up awards for their electric vehicles.