Top 10 New Petrol Car Bargains

The Nissan Qashqai is the original family crossover that combines an SUV's practicality with a hatchback's efficiency. It has been much improved over the years, featuring a sleek and stylish design and a spacious and comfortable cabin with oodles of room for five passengers and their luggage. It also comes with a bunch of features, such as a digital dashboard, wireless charging and ProPILOT assist. The Qashqai is a mild hybrid powered by a 1.3-litre DIG-T petrol engine with 140 or 158PS. Both are smooth and refined, with up to 44.8mpg and as low as 142g/km of CO2 emissions.

The Ford Puma is the best-selling car of 2023 so far, and it’s not hard to see why. It is a compact SUV that offers a lot of style and substance, with a dynamic design and a clever interior. The Puma has a large boot with an innovative storage solution called the MegaBox, which can fit items up to 115cm tall. It also has a range of smart features, such as wireless charging, adaptive cruise control and blind spot assist. The Puma is powered by a 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine that comes with 125, 155 or 200PS. The first two are mild hybrids that boost performance and efficiency, with up to 52.3mpg and 122g/km of CO2 emissions.

The Vauxhall Corsa has been around for 30 years, and its recent overhaul means it’s better than ever, with a fresh look and new technology. It has a sharp, sporty design and a modern and spacious interior, with plenty of equipment and connectivity options. It also vaunts a range of safety features, like automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist and traffic sign recognition. The Corsa is powered by a 1.2-litre petrol unit that comes with 75PS, 100PS or 130PS, with the latter two turbocharged. They are all peppy and efficient, with up to 51.4mpg and 122g/km of CO2 emissions.

The Hyundai i10 is a small, stylish vehicle with a quality ride. It has a choice of 1.0-litre and 1.2-litre petrol engines that produce 67, 84 and 100PS, all of which are economical and eco-friendly, with up to 55.4mpg and 116g/km of CO2 emissions. It comes with great equipment, including alloy wheels, LED lights, and smartphone integration. The i10 is available with a five-year warranty and a 0% APR interest PCP deal. You can get it for £169 per month with a £2,000 deposit.

The Fiat Panda is a cute and chic Italian supermini that has existed for over 40 years. It has a distinctive design and a quirky personality, with colourful details and funky fabrics. The Panda is also surprisingly versatile, with a spacious cabin and a flexible seating arrangement that allows you to fold or slide the rear seats. The Panda is equipped with a 1.0-litre mild-hybrid petrol unit that produces 70PS and achieves up to 58.9mpg, producing 110g/km of CO2. It is fun to drive and easy to manoeuvre due to its light steering and compact dimensions.

The Volkswagen up! (complete with exclamation mark) is one of the smallest motors on the market, but it has a lot of character and offers a surprising amount of practicality. It has a spacious interior, with enough room for four adults and a decent-sized boot. The VW also boasts impressive features, such as smartphone integration, lane assist and rear parking sensors. The up! is propelled by a 1.0-litre petrol engine that delivers 65PS and returns up to 55.4mpg and 115g/km of CO2 emissions. We are looking at the three-door version here, but it’s also available as a five-door variant. It is easy to drive and park, making it ideal for urban journeys. The three-door model is available in just one trim which takes the same name as the car, while there are three trim levels (up!, Beats, and R-Line) on the five-door version.

The Citroen C3 is an unconventional and appealing alternative to the more mainstream superminis. It has a distinctive style and a customisable appearance, with various colours, trims and accessories. The Citroen also has a comfortable and spacious interior, with soft seats and generous headroom and legroom. The C3 is driven by a 1.2-litre PureTech petrol powerplant that comes in two versions with 83 or 110PS. Both offer good performance and efficiency, with up to 54.5mpg and 123g/km of CO2 emissions.

The MG 3 is a good-looking small car that offers excellent value for money. It has a sporty look and a roomy interior, with space for five passengers and their belongings. What's more, it comes with a generous seven-year, 80,000-mile warranty and low monthly payments. The MG 3 is powered by a 1.5-litre VTI-tech petrol engine that delivers 106PS and returns up to 43.3mpg, emitting 147g/km of CO2. It is lively and responsive to drive, with good handling and stability.

The Dacia Sandero is arguably the best-value supermini on the market, offering a lot of car for not much money. It is slightly larger than most of its rivals, with enough space for five adults and a big boot. The Dacia also has decent equipment, including air conditioning, electric windows, LED headlights and cruise control. The Sandero is powered by a 1.0-litre TCe petrol engine that produces 90PS. It is economical and eco-friendly, with up to 53.3mpg and 119g/km of CO2 emissions. Plus, for the same money, there’s a bi-fuel petrol/LPG edition which will save you money at the pumps.

The Kia Picanto is currently the cheapest petrol car on sale in the UK, but it doesn’t compromise on quality or features. It has a smart design and a well-built interior, with plenty of storage space and valuable gadgets. Furthermore, it comes complete with a seven-year, 100,000-mile warranty and low running costs. The Picanto is propelled by a 1.0-litre petrol unit that generates 67PS and achieves up to 52mpg and 110g/km of CO2, though the top-of-the-range version gets a turbocharged 100PS. It is agile and nippy to drive, especially around town, where it excels at zipping through traffic.