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While this second generation Focus lost some of the original model's more radical styling, it gained space in compensation.

Like its predecessor, the Hyundai i10 is in the city car class, sitting below conventional superminis in a small, space efficient package.

This second-generation Ford Ka replaced the much loved, and innovative, original.

Citroen's popular Saxo model was soon outgrown by others in the class so the French company introduced the C3 in 2002.

Mid-2007 saw Fiat launch perhaps its most important model since the original car to wear the 500 badge.

Introduced late in 2008, Honda’s Jazz followed the formula laid out by its popular predecessor.

Introduced back in 1996, even the very oldest Volkswagen Passats - dubbed B5 - have aged rather well.

This Panda arrived in 2003 to a rapturous reception, Fiat's expertise in producing small cars no better demonstrated.

The second saloon and estate to wear the A4 badge really did push Audi's compact executive model in among its premium rivals.

The Golf is something of a staple in the car world, and Volkswagen has stuck to a fairly rigid formula with its big-selling family hatchback.