When the original Cee’d was unveiled in 2006, the idea of it competing with the Golf would have been laughable, but now the Kia is more desirable than VW’s evergreen family car in some ways. You get the same VW-like build quality but at a lower price, and while the Ceed is no longer cheap as such, you still get a lot of car for your money.

More drivers than ever before are considering a switch to electric. While 2022 energy prices are also on the up, driving an electric car is definitely still cheaper than running a conventional car. The trade-off is the time sacrifice, waiting for the vehicle to recharge. In some cases, however, a 40-minute stop can save £40, which is not to be sniffed at.