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  Cupra Born

  4.0/5

  Cupra has come a long way since it split from parent company Seat to become a standalone brand back in 2018. Much of that progression has come from this car - the Born - which arrived as Cupra’s first mass-production electric vehicle. Helped by lots of Volkswagen Group tech, the Born remains a core part of Cupra’s line-up and is a popular option thanks to its sharp design and practical interior.

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  Citroen C3

  3.6/5

  The French are very good at building affordable small cars, and one of the best in recent times has been the Citroen C3. The third-generation model, built between 2016 and 2024 had affordability at its core thanks to its tried and tested engine range and decent equipment levels. That would be enough to tempt many buyers, but the dependable C3 was topped off with quirky and distinctive styling, plus an extremely comfortable driving experience. A facelift in 2020 sharpened up the styling, while a new entry-level model arrived in 2022 slashing the price and making it one of the UK's most affordable new cars at the time.

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  BYD Seal

  4.0/5

  BYD has quickly risen to become one of the go-to names in the world of electrified vehicles, despite being a relative newcomer here in the UK. The Seal was one of its first offerings in this country and while being a more traditional saloon car compared with the brand’s mainly SUV-dominated line-up, it’s one which offers lots of range and a very comfortable interior.

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  BMW M4

  4.4/5

  Picking up the mantle from the previous two-door versions of the M3, the BMW M4 quickly became a benchmark for high-performance sports coupés and convertibles when the original F82/F83 models appeared in 2014. The latest M4 is offered in both Coupé and Convertible forms, with a range of variants spanning from the standard M4 to the track-honed M4 CS (or earlier, CSL), which isn’t one for shrinking violets. Under the bonnet lies a potent turbocharged six-cylinder engine, sending power to the rear wheels or, in Competition models, all four wheels via BMW’s xDrive system. From 2023, only xDrive models will been offered, so if you want a rear-drive-only car, you’ll need to choose a used one. For driving enthusiasts, the M4 is both a versatile performance car, and a highly desirable one at that.

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  BMW M2

  4.3/5

  Introduced in 2021 as a compact but ferociously styled two-door coupe, the BMW M2 took the rather subtle 2 Series coupé and evolved it into something wholly more muscular and aggressive. Sharing its underpinnings with the larger M3 and M4, the M2 carves out its own niche thanks to its shorter wheelbase, rear-wheel drive focus, and purist approach to driver engagement. Under the bonnet sits a turbocharged six-cylinder engine, sending power to the rear wheels through either a six-speed manual or an eight-speed M Steptronic automatic gearbox. Offered exclusively as a two-door coupé, it’s accessible, riotous fun to drive and combines it all with surprising levels of comfort and practicality.

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  Audi S3

  4.1/5

  The S3 has been a feature of Audi’s range for the past 25 years. It has always offered performance that can rival some of the finest hot hatchbacks on the market, but in a package that’s just as easy to live with as the A3 it’s based on. As such, the S3 is one of the classiest hot hatches on the market, and oozes premium character. Sitting one rung down from the range-topping RS3, the S3 focuses on offering a better blend of performance and everyday usability. There’s even the choice of traditional five-door hatchback or a four-door saloon body style.

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