85: Fiat 500 – Holding its own as we wait to see what happens next

We have been promised that an all-new Fiat 500 will appear by the end of next year, but even if it does that will mean that this current model is one of the longest-serving cars you can currently buy. In fact, the Fiat 500 as it stands was originally launched in 2007, so it’s going to become a teenager before it’s replaced (its engines and basic chassis date back even further).

Successive refreshes and updates have kept it feeling youthful, mind, so it’s still competitive and if you want something small, but stylish, in which to gad about town you could do a lot worse.

The cabin still looks appealing, and it’s better built now than ever before. It’s not especially roomy, so don’t go for a 500 if you’ve got kids to raise, but it is still fun and engaging to drive, in a manner that many small car rivals somehow seem to miss. Basic versions are best, but you can spend as much as the price of a well-stoked BMW 5 Series on special edition versions if you’ve got some euromillions cash to burn…

Best model: 500 Mirror 1.2 for €16,495

86. Opel Insignia – old-school but with lessons to teach

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87: Lexus RX450h – maximum comfort for the longest journeys

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88: Kia Sorento – sensible shoes for seven

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89: Jaguar XF – Still worthy in a world of SUVs

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Price range: €13,895 to €18,895. Finance from €169 per month.

Co2 emissions: 116 to 124g/km

Sum up: Still funky and fun.