Now in its seventh generation, the Volkswagen Golf remains a firm fixture in the list of the UK’s best-selling cars, and accounts for one-third of VWs sold in this country. For that you can thank the combination of understated looks and an upmarket image, along with efficient engines and strong resale values.

The Golf gained new headlights and bumpers as part of a mid-life facelift in early 2017 which also resulted in a revised infotainment system and the option of a new turbocharged 1.5-litre petrol engine.

The range starts with a 1.0-litre petrol engine and goes on to include plug-in hybrid, pure electric and high performance variants (plus a VW Golf Estate), so there really is a Golf to suit almost every need.

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Space 9/10

Roomy for passengers and boot is a good size