The SEAT Leon is an understated, oft-ignored sight on our roads. It seems to have been about forever, quietly gaining a solid reputation – and an above-average buzzscore - as drivers discover its sporty, but reasonably priced, charms. 

As hot hatchbacks rose back to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s the coupé craze receded, but we reckon it’s back - and to prove it, we’ve rounded up five sub-£20,000 coupés on the market right now, ready to add a bit of style to your daily commute.

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If coupés are all about style, then Peugeot has the market sewn up with its RCZ. As the first modern Peugeot to bring real excitement back to the brand it’s also a car that has attracted attention from enthusiasts and the style-conscious alike.

Cabriolets have always been an integral part of the Golf range, providing customers with all the usual Golf attributes - solid good looks, quality, reliability - but adding a dash of open-air fun for those high days and holidays.

The BMW X1 has been revamped, overhauled - and extended with the addition of two new models: the Sport and xLine. 

The huge growth in popularity of the mobile has caused well documented increases in texting and calls at the wheel. The latest smartphones however  – which provide access to hundreds of thousands of apps – are increasing the amount of distraction at the wheel, reports BetaNews this week...

Volkswagen has released a mini-me Polo GTI called the R Line. Based on the Polo Match but with additional styling tweaks it turns a mild-mannered hatchback into a pretty convincing imitation of a road-racer...

As little as fifteen years ago, Kia was virtually unheard of in the UK, and a brand whose cars you’d probably avoid at all costs. Things have changed though...

The Skoda Yeti has earned a great reputation since its launch in 2009, gaining an impressive carbuzz score as a consequence. Most motoring experts rate the Yeti very highly indeed, praising its versatility, practicality, and parsimony, restricting criticism to its ungainly looks and firm ride...