Insight is the King of mean – great news for prospective buyers. Although it may seem initially expensive to buy, some buyers will find that it pays for itself – particularly if you’re downsizing and living in London. Cars registered after March 2001 are exempt from road tax, it has a 100 per cent discount from the London Congestion Charge and is capable of up to 83mpg.

Parts and servicing are quite pricey, but this is off-set by the other savings.

Few can come close to Insight on the Eco front. It features a hybrid engine, which is essentially a petrol engine linked to an electric motor, which, when you brake or coast, captures energy to charge the battery for the electric motor. That means you get power without the added fuel bills. With an average of 80 g/km CO2 across the range, its emissions are exceptionally low.

It’s also extraordinarily economical, averaging 83 mpg.

Honda is renowned for producing dependable cars, and the 1.0-litre Insight shouldn’t cause too many headaches either. Despite the added level of complexity brought by the hybrid design, few Insights have had major faults, highlighting Honda’s bulletproof build quality and attention to detail.