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We are constantly being offered
vehicle with unbelievable discounts, most of theses offers
don't last long and may never be repeated,
so to avoid disappointment act fast to ensure that deal. Prices
displayed are on the road which means you don't have to
pay any more than what you see, unless you wish to add any
extra's like metallic paint etc. But hurry they don't last
forever!!
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Toyota Prius
T3 Hybrid 1.5 VVTi From £16230
 Performance
The Prius doesn't suffer the dearth of performance most
would expect of a hybrid. There's enough go to exploit gaps in traffic, and it copes easily with A-roads and
motorways. However, the electric motor only delivers peak
pulling power below 22mph, so the Prius doesn't have the
pull of a good turbo diesel at higher speeds
Ride & handling
The Prius uses front suspension derived from the Avensis
family car and rear suspension based on the Corolla
hatch’s. It irons out all but the worst urban bumps
and delivers good composure at speed. There’s decent
grip in corners, too.
Refinement
The continuously variable auto ’box will hold high
revs under hard acceleration and adjust the gear ratio
as speeds rise – efficient, but noisy. Drive more
gently and the ’box smoothly blends electrical and
petrol power, and engine noise all but disappears. There
is some wind and road noise at speed, but not much.
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Citroen C4 Picasso
1.8 LX From £12661
Performance
Buyers have the choice of two petrol and two diesel
engines. The petrol's are a 127bhp 1.8-litre and a 143bhp
2.0-litre, but the diesels make more sense, thanks to
their superior economy and pulling power. The 110bhp 1.6
diesel is expected to be the biggest seller, and rightly
so: it's smooth, flexible and feels perfectly suited to
the car. The 138bhp 2.0 diesel doesn't feel
significantly quicker.
Ride & handling
MPV's are designed for carrying people, so a comfortable
ride for all the family is more important than a fun
drive for mum or dad up front. The C4 Picasso follows
this brief exactly. It rides smoothly at most speeds,
with only the biggest road scars disturbing the calm,
and it is undemanding to drive, with light controls. The
steering could do with more feel, though, and there's
too much body roll through bends.
Refinement
Both diesel engines are very quiet when cruising and
largely unobtrusive at other times. Wind noise is well
suppressed, too, but some road and suspension noise can
penetrate the cabin. This is a very refined MPV's,
particularly with the optional laminated side window
glass. The gearboxes aren't so impressive. The manual
has a long-winded, imprecise gear change and the EGS
semi-auto is slow in auto mode, although it's much
better in manual mode.
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Volkswagen Golf
S 1.4 3Dr 80ps From £10971
Performance 
The 113bhp 1.6-litre FSI engine strikes the best balance
between price and performance, but petrol fans are also
offered a 79bhp 1.4 and a turbocharged and supercharged
1.4 TSI with either 138bhp or 168bhp. The diesel line-up
comprises an extremely dated 74bhp 2.0-litre, a 104bhp
1.9 and a 2.0-litre with 138bhp or 168bhp. Ride & handling
The Golf delivers a superb blend of comfort and
control, feeling supple and stable on the motorway, yet
reassuringly taut and grippy on winding roads. The
steering is accurate and well weighted, too.
Front-wheel-drive versions have good grip and traction,
so it's not worth paying more for four-wheel drive.
Refinement
Modern VW diesels are not the sweetest-sounding things
and the 1.9 and 2.0 units always advertise what type of
fuel they use. The sporty 1.4 TSI is a little gruff at
low revs, but sounds better the more you rev it, while
the 1.6 FSI can be boomy on the motorway. Wind noise is
not an issue at UK speeds, but some road noise intrudes.
The gearshift is slick.
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