Mini Cooper S Classic Convertible

from £308.42 per month

BMW masterminded its rebirth at the turn of the century, making it one of the best-selling cars in the UK. It proved that buyers are willing to pay for a classy small car with a prestige badge, and the five-door Mini hatchback we're looking at here follows the same successful template.

This face-lifted third-generation model (of the 'new' Mini) has styling that harks back to the Fifties original but is much bigger than its little ancestor. In fact, it's large enough to compete with the Audi A1, Seat Ibiza and VW Polo, and comes in a multitude of trim levels to give you lots of scope for personalisation. And it's still a relatively dinky package and hugely desirable.