My judgement is based on following grounds:

With the new model, the Volkswagen Polo has good qualities to be a leader in the category of the compact premium cars for the design, smart and made to last for a long time, for the interior finishing, for the handling assured by the new chassis and for the interesting range of engines available. In particular, I was very impressed by the new 1.2 turbo and also by the performances of the BlueMotion.

Second place for the new Opel Astra, dramatically improved in the design of the body and of the interior. And as well for its very safe comportament in any condition and with any style of drive. Furthermore, I have appreciated the comfort and the roomines, also if obtained with generous dimensions of the body.

Third place for the Toyota iQ, that I consider much more than an alternative to the Smart Fortwo. Going beyond the possibility of transporting four people, driving this car, also at high speed on the highways, never gave me the sensation that the exterior dimensions, and particularly the wheelbase, are so short. And the agility in the town traffic is some of the best we can ask to a citycar.

I have also appreciated the high level of comfort and the interesting tecnology of the Peugeot 3008, that can be a realistic alternative to the expensive SUV all well drive, and the extraordinary roomines and functionality of the interior of the Citroën C3 Picasso. At last, a special mention to the Skoda Yeti for the interesting mix of tecnology, quality, very good performance and handling.