My judgement is based on following grounds:

VW POLO

It is not a smaller Golf, but a respectively exceptional new model, mainly in terms of body-suspension development. It offers leading built and riding quality - according to the standards of the German group and a rich range of engines-suspensions, depending on your needs and how much money you want to invest. My choice is the 1.2 TSI version (105 HP) equipped with the seven speed DSG. It is simply the best, at least for the Greek roads. 

TOYOTA IQ

New, fresh, beautiful, practical, mainly qualitative, but after all expensive regarding the Greek market and not only. The best choice is the 1.0 litre with the CVT gearbox. It can’t be considered as a true four seater but as a 2+2, which costs more than a Yaris, while it can’t park like a Smart which can be parked also vertical in pavements without bother even in the Greek narrow streets. In any case, IQ is good concept with leading quality. 

SKODA YETI

Here is a well balanced and also practical body, although it is not impressive in terms of design. For sure this is the pleasant surprise in our list. It won’t be an overstatement to admit that the 1.8 version is better than the Toyota RAV, while partially it can be proved even better than the more expensive VW Tiguan 2.0 TFSI. It’s a pity that in my city, Athens, diesel engines are not allowed; I felt excited when I drove the 2.0 TDI 4x4 in Italy and Denmark. 

OPEL ASTRA

In a different voting system, with more than 25 points, I would evaluate the Astra with 4 points as Yeti. In any case, Opel proves that is not only surviving from its problems, but also, after Insignia, its people offer in the automotive world with the new Astra another exceptional model. There is no relation with its predecessor. My choice is the 1.4 version with the new engine of 140 HP, while it is clear that all of the overcoming versions will play a catalytic role in this Astra’s future. 

ΜERCEDES Ε-CLASS

Maybe here we finally have the BMW series 5 rival, but this is not the most important matter. What matters is that the new E-Class is an overall fresh proposal which futures the driving dynamics equal to the exceptional C-Class and also solutions that make it environmentally friendly. You may choose between 4door version and the coupé; in any case, what you‘ll get is the satisfaction behind its wheel (at last for an E-Class) and this “upper class” sense which characterizes the German constructor. 

CITROEN C3 Picasso

Fine and right idea, specifically for the countries where MPVs are being seriously considered. Its gasoline engine range and also its gearbox seem outdated, a reason that forced me into voting it with just 1 point. 

Peugeot 3008

One more MPV-like idea. There is no doubt about its character, but that’s all. There is no relation with the SUVs as some national PR departments try to make public believe. As of its performance, the gasoline engines look unable to carry the weighty body.