Ford Ka Hatchback 1.2 Zetec 3dr

It may be one of the dearer Kas, but this is our favourite version, as it has a sensible amount of kit to go with the fun drive it shares with every model.

The Ka borrows its chassis from the Fiat 500, but tweaks to the suspension and steering have made the Ford better to drive: it’s nimble through the corners and accurate to steer. The ride is surprisingly good for such a small car – it’s still fairly firm, but more settled than the Fiat 500 it’s based on.