The ’19 plate change is upon us and with it, drivers will be looking to get their next car with the newest registration available to them.
But some drivers will need their next purchase to be good at certain things, instead of having a Jack-of-all-trades.
Here are our favourite cars for performing a specific role…
Compact Speedster - Ford Fiesta ST
By taking the country’s favourite car and fitting it with a peppy 197bhp engine, Ford has made the Fiesta seriously quick with the ST makeover – as it will do 0-60mph in 6.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 144mph. In ST 2 and 3 guises, it also comes with some clever chassis technology to make it even better to drive. Featuring quality equipment from the base spec, prices for the Fiesta ST start from £19,495.
Executive Cruiser - BMW 5 Series
If you want something that can go for long distances without any hassle and be supremely comfortable and efficient in the process, then the BMW 5 Series is the obvious choice. As the daddy of all executive cars, the 5er comes with plenty of space in the cabin, fuel-sipping turbocharged power units and lots of tech as standard. You can even get it as a stylish estate. Pricing for the 5 Series starts from £36,975.
Load Lugger - Skoda Octavia Estate
The Skoda Octavia is known as one of the most practical hatchbacks around, so in estate form, that reputation is only going to be enhanced. With all the seats in place, the boot offers users 610 litres to use – but if you need extra space or transport longer items, the rear seats fold flat so drivers have 1,740 litres on hand. Equipment as standard is also good, as prices for the Octavia Estate start from £18,900.
Lifestyle Hero - Jaguar XF Sportbrake
Truly stylish estate cars are few and far between, but Jaguar’s XF Sportbrake is one of the best looking wagons currently around. Not only that, but it is also great for taking on long trips away with bikes, skis, snowboards and most other pieces of lifestyle equipment – as it is available a series of quality carriers and a towing weight up to 2,000kg. The Jaguar XF starts from £32,515.
New Driver - Citroen C3
Motorists new to independent driving will want something easy to use and relatively compact – so Citroen’s C3 is perfect. The funky looking supermini comes with a series of fun styling options and is also provided with a lot of quality technology at different trim levels. Driver assistance systems on offer also give new drivers additional confidence on the open road. Prices for the C3 start from £12,145.
Ahead of the Curve - Hyundai Nexo
The hydrogen fuel cell-powered Nexo is one of the many solutions to provide zero-emission driving to the masses. Although hydrogen fuel stations are few and far between, the Nexo can go 414 miles between refuelling stops. Featuring lots of tech as standard in the cabin and in the form of driver assistance systems, the Nexo costs around £60,000 and could help pave the way for hydrogen-fuelled options.
