Pros: Join the re-Volvo-lution with the most exciting thing to come out of Sweden since Agnetha Faltskogs hotpants. Volvo wants fresh fans and the three-door, glass-backed C30 priced from £16,795 for the 109bhp 1.6D should see that wish fulfilled. Crafted, chic and sharp-suited, the C30 is 2007s must-have hatch.
Cons: Top-end 180bhp D5, from £20,795, comes with dull auto-only gearing.
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