Used Mazda 3
Being one of the most fiercely competitive classes there is, it's hard to stand out in the supermini market. It's arguably even harder if the car in question is a Mazda, who generally struggle for an audience in the UK. So the fact that the Mazda 3 is thought of as one of the class's best says much about its abilities. European Car of the Year runner up in 2004, it is a mix of understated quality, and boasts an incredibly smooth ride and responsive, measured handling.