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SWANNING ABOUT TOWN

When it comes to brand diversification, not many cars can hold a candle to Aston Martin's Cygnet. Andy Enright reports.

AIRS AND GRACES

Can a tiny 875cc petrol engine work in a sporty supermini? Andy Enright takes a look at the Alfa Romeo MiTo TwinAir.

SMALL TURBO, BIG FUN

Alfa's turbocharged 1.4 TB engines look a good fit in the MiTo range. Steve Walker takes a look.

AIR APPARENT?

Could Alfa's MultiAir technology do for petrol engines what common-rail injection did for diesel? Steve Walker takes a look at the MiTo MultiAir.

SIMPLE PLEASURES

The Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 8v is small but is it perfectly formed? Andy Enright finds out.

SMALL BUT PERFECTLY FORMED

Alfa's little MiTo isn't just fun, it's also efficient and green. Jonathan Crouch checks out the Multijet II diesel model

GOOD THINGS - SMALL PACKAGE

NEATER MITO

Alfa's smallest model regroups with an improved range that represents keener value. Jonathan Crouch reports.

WHEREFORE ART THOU ROMEO?

CIRCLE THE WAGONS!

CAN WAGON WHEELS GET ANY SMALLER?

SWIFT JUSTICE

SWIFTLY DOES IT

The latest Swift stays true to the design of its successful predecessor. Steve Walker reports.

SWIFT BY NAME'.

A JOLLY GOOD SPORT

Suzuki's Swift Sport is the unrecognised hero of the warm hatch sector. The latest model looks to earn some belated recognition. Andy Enright reports.

THRIFT DECISION

The Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS looks tempting with its cheap road tax and huge range between refills. Andy Enright assesses its other talents.

MORE SWIFT FOR LESS

The latest Swift aims to offer more for less. Jonathan Crouch checks out the 1.2-litre petrol model

SWIFTLY DOES IT

SMALL BUT SENSIBLE

SPLASHDOWN

DESIGNING THE PERFECT CITYCAR

SPLASH HIT?

Suzuki's Splash offers a decent compromise between citycar and supermini. Andy Enright takes a look at the frugal yet sprightly 1.2 range.

WHY SPLASH THE CASH?

Suzuki's 1.0-litre Splash aims to tap into the trend for saving money on motoring. Steve Walker reports.

SPLASH HAPPY

SPLASHING OUT

Suzuki's Splash offers a decent compromise between citycar and supermini. Andy Enright takes a look at the latest revisions.

MAKING A SPLASH

VISUAL BASIC

Suzuki's entry-level Alto SZ2 has a lot riding on it. Steve Walker reports.

ONE L OF AN ALTO

The special edition SZ-L further refines the Alto's attractive value proposition. Steve Walker takes a look.

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