Supermini

In today’s current climate the ‘Super mini’ seems to be coming up trumps. The definition of a ‘supermini’ according to ‘What Car’ is an affordable little runabout that can cope with family life.

Here are the top 5 Supermini's as rated by ‘What Car’:

Ford Fiesta

The Ford Fiesta has been completed re-designed this year.

Ford states that

‘Everything about the all new Ford Fiesta has been completed re-designed this year.

Fiesta is new – from its styling, materials and technology to the core development and manufacturing processes that have brought it to life. Its sculpted, sleek, sporty lines and cutting edge Ford kinetic Design guarantees it will turn heads wherever it goes.

Of course, appearance is nothing without substance and the all new Ford Fiesta has been completed re-designed this year.

Fiesta delivers on both counts. A small car with big car technology - the latest technical innovations available allow you to listen to your MP3 player and even wirelessly connect to your phone, all without taking your hands off the wheel.’

All the newly designed models in come in 3 and 5 door apart from the Studio which is only available in a 3 door version.

The models available are:

According to ‘What Car’ “The i20 proves you don't need to spend a lot to get a cracking car”. The new i20 includes generous levels of standard equipment, including air conditioning, electric front windows, remote central locking, six airbags and active front head restraints. It comes in 3 models with options of petrol, diesel, manual and auto engines.

The models available in this range are:

The new Fiat 500 gets 3 stars from 'What Car' with the byline of "Huge fun to be in, and complemented by the revvy 1.2-litre engine. At this price, who'd say no? ".

Fiat describes the vehicle as "innovative. We have taken every motor industry rule and broken it. It's a small car packed with all the quality found in cars twice its size and all the trimmings".

The New Fiat 500 is available in the following models:

The Vauxhall Corsa has recieved rave reviews this year

'What Car' praises it with "Excels in every areas and is weak in none. It's refined, classy, drives well and roomy and practical "

Vauxhall itself says "Put yourself into a Corsa. And get a lot more fun out of life. With stunning styling and brilliant attention to detail, inside and out. A dynamic chassis and punchy petrol or diesel engines. Plus bags of clever features. It can only make life better.

It has an NCAP rating of 5 stars and is available in 3 or 5 doors with both petrol and deisel engines. The range comes in the following models:

Vauxhall Corsa Life

Vauxhall Corsa Active

Vauxhall Corsa Active Plus

Vauxhall Corsa Club

Vauxhall Corsa Design

The Suzuki Swift, according to 'What Car' "Excels in every areas and is weak in none. It's refined, classy, drives well and roomy and practical".

The Suzuki Swift is available in a 3 or 5 door model with a choice of petrol or deisel engines