AUDI A1

Jump inside the A1 and there's no doubt that Audi has pulled off a big victory. Put simply, no other premium supermini feels like such a high-quality product. All of the switches and stalks are beautifully weighted, the facia is covered in a classy soft-touch moulding, while the pop-up MMI cabin control system – borrowed from the A8 at the time – is the icing on the cake. Given that the A1 measures just under four metres long, it's surprisingly roomy. There's decent legroom in the back for two adults, while the boot is very impressive. This 1.6 TDI diesel is the best-seller. It has 104bhp and 250Nm of torque from only 1,500rpm, and is mated to a smooth five-speed gearbox. Around town and on the motorway, the diesel shows off its flexibility, proving equally adept at nipping in and out of gaps in traffic or accelerating hard when overtaking. This stunning A1 has been clearly looked the car both cosmetically and mechanically as can be seen from the full Audi service history.