Smooth,quiet and easy to drive, we're big fans of the Hyundai Ioniq. It's essentially Hyundai's rival to the ever popular Toyota Prius but the Ioniq goes one better as it's available as a hybrid, a PHEV and a full electric car.

Whichever version you choose, it will come with Hyundai's excellent five year unlimited mileage warranty which is transferable to future owners. Be aware that if you intend to use it as a taxi, the warranty is limited to 100,000 miles, although that's still pretty good.

Hyundai has a well earned reputation for build quality and reliability, with the Ioniq one of its best performers. It was the 7th most reliable car on sale in the 2020 HonestJohn.co.uk Satisfaction Index while Hyundai was the 5th best brand overall for owner satisfaction, ahead of Porsche and BMW. 

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The Renault brand may hot have the best reputation for reliability but the fact it offers a five-year warranty - something which the likes of Ford, Nissan and Honda don't do - shows that the manufacturer clearly has faith in its cars.

So while there are plenty of good small crossovers out there such as the Nissan Juke, Volkswagen T-Cross and Ford Puma, the Renault Captur makes a good case for itself. It's easy to drive (and park) in town while turbocharged TCe 130 engine gives it a good turn of pace.

The Captur is well equipped too making it good value for money. All models come with a media system which although not the best, does have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while optional colour packs brighten up the interior.

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The Hyundai i10 is a wonderful city car. The newest generation offers more space than most little runabouts, fitting five adults - albeit, at a squeeze. In fact, the i10 straddles the gap between a city car and a small hatch in terms of size.

But what really makes the i10 stand apart from the competition is its blend of ride and handling - making it the most comfortable city car around. Hyundai doesn’t do ‘cheap and cheerful’ any longer but it still stays true to its ethos of offering value for money.

You get a five-year, unlimited mileage warranty with all Hyundai models plus a 12 year anti-perforation warranty also comes as standard on all new Hyundai cars.

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As a car the Jeep Wrangler is deeply flawed – it's pretty basic inside, not very safe and is very rolly polly in corners, which explains why we give it a five out of 10 rating. But if you want a car that oozes character like a saturated sponge or just want something that's epically capable off road, the Wrangler is perfect. It's five-year warranty means you can even justify it as a sensible purchase. 

Huge suspension travel, big tyres, sophisticated four-wheel drive and a chassis made from girders means the Wrangler can soak up any terrain you throw at it and it's 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine is quicker than an old V8 model, but not as thirsty. You can also remove all the doors – where the law allows - and the roof for a truly unique driving experience.

The Wrangler isn't that spacious inside for its size, but it's still got room for four adults and the boot is big, even if its awkward shape makes it tricky to load. Cabin plastic quality is pretty terrible, but there's lots of retro touches and the commanding seating position means every drive feels like an event. 

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The Hyundai Kona Electric is great to drive - better than its petrol or diesel equivalent, in fact. The electric crossover combines an official range of 279 miles with a desirable crossover bodystyle.

Batteries hidden away under the floor of the compact SUV mean there’s a reasonable amount of room inside, although the rear seats are a bit short of legroom, so adults will sit slightly awkwardly. The boot is also smaller than rivals like the Nissan Juke and SEAT Arona, but that doesn’t stop the Kona Electric being hugely in demand.

Hyundai offers a five-year, unlimited mileage warranty and a 12 year anti-perforation warranty on all new models. Factor in the eight-year, 125,000-mile battery warranty and you can see why the Kona Electric is such a winner.

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The fifth-generation Renault Clio carries on were the old model left off, with a sweet interior and hybrid engine option. While you could be forgiven for struggling to spot the differences on the outside, the interior has taken a noticeable shift upmarket - including new tech and infotainment systems.

It certainly feels roomy enough inside, with plenty of space for taller drivers while the boot is now a generous 391-litres. There isn't an all-electric option, but a 1.6-litre hybrid is a new arrival. We’d opt for the 100PS 1.0-litre engine with the seven-speed automatic gearbox or the 1.3-litre TCe 130 petrol turbo engine with the auto if you want more performance.

While we don't think the new Renault Clio is as impressive as class leaders like the Volkswagen Polo and Ford Fiesta, it's more deserving than ever of its status as a fashionable small car. Plus, it has Renault’s generous five-year,100,000-mile warranty going for it.

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You'd be forgiven for not remembering Subaru still made the BRZ. While its sister car - the identical Toyota GT86 - has proved popular among those wanting an affordable and sensible(ish) two-seater sports car, the BRZ is a rare sight.

But one thing it does have over its Toyota counterpart is the fact it still comes with a five-year warranty. Toyota switched to a shorter three-year warranty in mid-2021. Of course the one thing you can guarantee from a car built jointly by Subaru and Toyota is reliability - but should anything go wrong, it's reassuring to know you have that extra warranty cover.

The Subaru BRZ isn't thunderingly fast but it is involving and enjoyable to drive, while also being affordable to run. The interior is a pretty dated and there's no cutting edge infotainment, but here the focus is on handling and engagement.

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The Renault Zoe has been a slow-burning hit but its combination of charm, useful range and continuous improvement means it is a popular choice today. In September 2019, the latest generation Zoe was offered, with a claimed range of 245 miles.

Inside, the Zoe looks a little different from conventional cars. You sit high up, chiefly because the battery pack is underneath the floor, but headroom isn’t lacking thanks to the tall body. The height actually helps the view out at the same time. Later models get a sophisticated, high-quality interior, too.

It’s a very easy car to drive, with strong low-speed acceleration and generally low noise levels. That all comes at a price, but if you buy used - you can dodge some of this extra cost, although you won’t benefit from any government incentives. As for warranty, it gets the same five-year, 100,000-mile cover as all Renault models - with the addition of an eight-year, 100,000-mile battery warranty on the Zoe.

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The Hyundai Santa Fe may not be the bargain it once was but that doesn't mean this big SUV is not still good value for money. With lots of standard equipment, an upmarket interior and plenty of family-friendly practical features, the Santa Fe is one of the best SUVs around.

Competing with the like of the Skoda Kodiaq and Kia Sorento, it costs the best part of £40,000 new and even more for the PHEV model (a standard hybrid is also available). But factor in what you get for that money, pretty much every bell and whistle you need, and it's more than competitive with the competition.

Comfortable on the move and ideal for long journeys, the Santa Fe excels on the motorway and if you choose the diesel version, you'll find it very economical for motorway driving.

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The Genesis GV80 is Genesis' first stab at selling a posh SUV in the UK but this is spectacularly well hidden because the big off-roader positively drips with luxury – it also looks similar to a Bentley Bentayga, only the Genesis' five-year warranty gives you 24 months extra cover. 

The SV80 is not an SUV that shrinks around you, when you get sat behind the wheel it feels like a tank that can steamroller anything in front of it, only you swap the turret for real leather and wood and many, many gadgets. You also get masses of passenger space and a boot so big you could go missing in it.  

It's a substantial machine so thankfully you can have a creamy six-cylinder diesel engine which rarely feels flustered, it even returns plus-30mpg. While the GV80 feels big, it isn't clumsy in corners – its steering is surprisingly quick and direct and well contained body movement means it goes where you point it. Maybe it's a little too sporty because bumps aren't always soaked up as well as you'd have hoped.