Used Citroën DS5

The DS5 is a premium hatchback that was in production between 2012 and 2018. It was sold under the Citroën brand in its earlier years.

Interestingly, the DS5 was aimed at taking on established rivals such as the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class. Although it never quite beat them, the DS5 feels like a premium product throughout and glides down Britain's roads effortlessly.

There's a couple of diesels to choose from, which consist of a 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre (one has hybrid technology); you should see up to 72mpg from those units depending on how you drive. There are a couple of 1.6-litre petrol engines, but they're a little less frugal and return mpg in the mid-forties.

Standard equipment includes electric windows, rear parking sensors, air-conditioning and cruise control. Boot space is rated at 465 litres in the models with traditional engines, while the hybrid has to make do with a 325-litre capacity because of the batteries.

Insurance groups range from 18 to 30 so premiums should be on-par with rivals, while servicing and maintenance can be carried out by your nearest Evans Halshaw Citroën retailer.