Fiat Tipo
The Tipo presents a tidy drive based around nicely weighted steering and agility, combined with an interior designed to provide comfort for driver and passengers alike; tailor-made for families.
The standard presentation includes air conditioning, cruise control and DAB radio with Bluetooth but an upgrade to the Easy Plus model adds a 7” Touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
The Tipo is fitted with six airbags, ABS anti-lock braking system and ESC, including anti-slip systems as well as hydraulic brake assist (HBA) that increases the optimal braking power.
As well as hill holder, tyre pressure monitoring system and fog lights the Safety Pack
Vauxhall Astra
The Astra is a true classic of its type that’s changed with the times. It’s an ideal compact family car that delivers on performance and premium features.
It’s a good looking number too. A curved roof sweeping from its front gives it an athletic appearance – and this is complemented by a lightweight body and either the five or six-speed manual gearbox or six-speed automatic. The interior also delivers a classy finish, topped off with an optional power driver seat in leather with massage and ventilation system.
This car is all about relaxing and enjoying the driving experience. For instance, optional keyless entry means less fumbling when your hands are full. Similarly, if you struggle to retain your cool in a tight car park you can let the Advance Park Assist system deal with the stress. All you need do is select forward or reverse and control the accelerator and brake as the car brings you calmly into
Taking further care on the roads the Astra’s optional LED headlight system adjusts the beam from high to a wider field in the presence of other vehicles to prevent dazzling.
IntelliLink (standard on all models) keeps you connected through Apple Car Play and Android via a 7-inch touchscreen.
Renault Megane
The Megane plays very well among drivers looking for a tidy and compact family car. The styling of a smaller city run-around is in place through distinctive curves and sculpting, as is a set of standard kit offering practical and convenient features – and with a stylish black cloth interior topped off with
LED daytime running lights, halogen headlights and front fog lights all make it on to the standard equipment list with a superb roll call of safety kit
Further comforts such as key-card hands-free entry and automatic dual-zone climate control are also present.
Audi A3
The Audi A3 seems to have it all: features, looks, practicality and a great driving feel.
The standard equipment list is practical and includes pretty sensible stuff like LED daytime running lights, light and rain sensors. as well as cruise control, hill assist and rear parking sensors.
Tech is increasingly important, even in family cars and there’s no shortage here with Audi supplying the Multi Media Interface (MMI) Radio Plus with 7” colour MMI screen, controller and MMI Navigation, as well as Audi Smartphone Interface, Bluetooth interface and Audi Connect infotainment services.
The optional Audi parking system plus package also shows how tech has been harnessed for safety. An acoustic and visual park assist
The Audi Pre-sense Basic package is a general safety kit that
