Seat Ateca crowned the best used car: From city runarounds to convertibles
Used Value Car of the Year
Winner: Hyundai i10 (2014-2019) – less than £6,000
Budget option: Suzuki Celerio (2015–2019) – less than £4,000
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Hyundai i10
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Suzuki Celerio
![a blue car parked in a parking lot: Suzuki Celerio](https://www.msn.com/{"default":{"load":"default","w":"28","h":"28","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB19Baho.img?h=283&w=284&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
Used Small Car of the Year
Winner: Skoda Fabia (2015–present) – less than £8,000
Budget option: Ford Fiesta (2008–2017) – less than £5,000
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Skoda Fabia
![a car parked in front of a building: Skoda Fabia](https://www.msn.com/{"default":{"load":"default","w":"28","h":"33","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB19Bfk4.img?h=328&w=284&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
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Ford Fieta
![a car parked on the side of a road: Ford Fieta](https://www.msn.com/{"default":{"load":"default","w":"28","h":"33","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB19Bfk8.img?h=328&w=284&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
Used Family Car of the Year
Winner: Skoda Octavia (2013–2020) – less than £15,000
Budget option: Vauxhall Astra (2015–present) – less than £8,000
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Skoda Octavia
![a car driving on a road: Skoda Octavia](https://www.msn.com/{"default":{"load":"default","w":"28","h":"25","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB19Bfkd.img?h=248&w=284&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
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Vauxhall Astra
![a car parked in a parking lot: Vauxhall Astra](https://www.msn.com/{"default":{"load":"default","w":"28","h":"25","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB19Bahx.img?h=248&w=284&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
Used Executive Car of the Year
Winner (& budget option): Audi A4 (2015–present) – less than £14,000
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The Audi A4 is the standout second-hand executive model, according to the car magazine
![a car driving on a road: The Audi A4 is the standout second-hand executive model, according to the car magazine](https://www.msn.com/{"default":{"load":"default","w":"59","h":"39","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB19BcuA.img?h=389&w=586&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
Used Luxury Car of the Year
Winner: Audi A8 (2017–present) – less than £40,000
Budget option: Volvo S90 (2016–present) – less than £20,000
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Audi A8
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Volvo S90
![a car parked in a parking lot: Volvo S90](https://www.msn.com/{"default":{"load":"default","w":"28","h":"28","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB19Bfkr.img?h=285&w=284&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
Used Small SUV of the Year
Winner: Seat Arona (2018–present) – less than £12,000
Budget option: Renault Captur (2013–2019) – less than £8,000
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Seat Arona
![a person driving a car: Seat Arona](https://www.msn.com/{"default":{"load":"default","w":"28","h":"27","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB19Bgxm.img?h=266&w=284&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
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Renault Captur
![a car parked in a parking lot: Renault Captur](https://www.msn.com/{"default":{"load":"default","w":"28","h":"27","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB19Bgxp.img?h=266&w=284&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
Used Family SUV of the Year & Overall Used Car of the Year
Winner (& budget option): Seat Ateca (2016–present) – less than £13,000
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The Ateca won this segment but also took the overall Best Used Car of 2019 crown in the What Car? Awards
![a police car parked in front of a building: The Ateca won this segment but also took the overall Best Used Car of 2019 crown in the What Car? Awards](https://www.msn.com/{"default":{"load":"default","w":"59","h":"39","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB19BahK.img?h=387&w=586&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
Used Large SUV of the Year
Winner: Volvo XC60 (2017–present) – less than £25,000
Budget option: Skoda Kodiaq (2016–present) – less than £19,000
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Skoda Kodiaq
![a car driving on a road: Skoda Kodiaq](https://www.msn.com/{"default":{"load":"default","w":"28","h":"31","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB19AQ0F.img?h=313&w=284&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
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Volvo XC60
![a car parked on the side of a road: Volvo XC60](https://www.msn.com/{"default":{"load":"default","w":"28","h":"31","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB19BcuO.img?h=313&w=284&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
Used Luxury SUV of the Year
Winner: Audi Q7 (2015–present) – less than £35,000
Budget option: Volvo XC90 (2015–present) – less than £25,000
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Audi Q7
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Volvo XC90
![a blue car parked in a parking lot: Volvo XC90](https://www.msn.com/{"default":{"load":"default","w":"28","h":"25","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB19BgxI.img?h=250&w=284&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
Used MPV of the Year
Winner: Citroen Grand C4 Spacetourer (2018–present) – less than £15,000
Budget option: Citroën C4 Picasso (2014–2018) – less than £10,000
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Citroen Grand C4 Spacetourer
![a car parked in front of a mountain: Citroen Grand C4 Spacetourer](https://www.msn.com/{"default":{"load":"default","w":"28","h":"23","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB19BfkT.img?h=231&w=284&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
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Citroen C4 Picasso
![a car parked on the side of a road: Citroen C4 Picasso](https://www.msn.com/{"default":{"load":"default","w":"28","h":"23","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB19BcuX.img?h=231&w=284&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
Used Estate Car of the Year
Winner: BMW 5 Series Touring (2017–present) – less than £25,000
Budget option: Skoda Octavia Estate (2013–2020) – less than £10,000
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BMW 5 Series Touring
![a car driving on a road: BMW 5 Series Touring](https://www.msn.com/{"default":{"load":"default","w":"28","h":"21","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB19BfkW.img?h=208&w=284&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
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Skoda Octavia Estate
![a car parked in a parking lot: Skoda Octavia Estate](https://www.msn.com/{"default":{"load":"default","w":"28","h":"21","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB19BfkX.img?h=208&w=284&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
Used Hot Hatch of the Year
Winner: BMW M140i (2016–2019) – less than £18,000
Budget option: Ford Fiesta ST (2013–2017) – less than £12,000
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BMW M140i
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Ford Fiesta ST
![a car parked in front of a house: Ford Fiesta ST](https://www.msn.com/{"default":{"load":"default","w":"28","h":"28","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB19Bgy3.img?h=281&w=284&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
Used Coupé of the Year
Winner (& budget option): Audi TT (2015 –present) – less than £15,000
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What Car? said the best used coupe option is the latest Audi TT, with examples available for less than £15,000 on the second-hand market
![a car parked on the side of a road: What Car? said the best used coupe option is the latest Audi TT, with examples available for less than £15,000 on the second-hand market](https://www.msn.com/{"default":{"load":"default","w":"59","h":"41","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB19Baib.img?h=412&w=586&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
Used Convertible of the Year
Winner: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2017–present) – less than £30,000
Budget option: BMW 2 Series (2014–present) – less than £15,000
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Mercedes-Benz E Class Cabriolet
![a car parked next to a body of water: Mercedes-Benz E Class Cabriolet](https://www.msn.com/{"default":{"load":"default","w":"28","h":"28","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB19AUZ2.img?h=277&w=284&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
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BMW 2 Series Convertible
![a car parked in a parking lot: BMW 2 Series Convertible](https://www.msn.com/{"default":{"load":"default","w":"28","h":"28","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB19BaiA.img?h=277&w=284&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
Used Sports Car of the Year
Winner: Porsche Cayman (2013–2016) – less than £35,000
Budget option: Mazda MX-5 (2015–present) – less than £20,000
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Porsche Cayman
![a car driving on a mountain road: Porsche Cayman](https://www.msn.com/{"default":{"load":"default","w":"28","h":"30","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB19AQ16.img?h=296&w=284&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
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Mazda MX-5
![a car parked in a parking lot: Mazda MX-5](https://www.msn.com/{"default":{"load":"default","w":"28","h":"30","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB19BaiG.img?h=296&w=284&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
Used Performance Car of the Year
Winner: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio (2016–present) – less than £45,000
Budget option: Mercedes C43 AMG (2016–present) – less than £25,000
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Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
![a car parked on the side of a mountain: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio](https://www.msn.com/{"default":{"load":"default","w":"28","h":"39","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB19BgyA.img?h=394&w=284&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
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Mercedes C43 AMG
![a car driving on a road: Mercedes C43 AMG](https://www.msn.com/{"default":{"load":"default","w":"28","h":"39","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB19BaiK.img?h=394&w=284&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
Used Hybrid Car of the Year
Winner (& budget option): Hyundai Ioniq (2017–present) – less than £15,000
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Hyundai’s Ioniq hybrid is the top choice model if you want a used car with a battery and electric motor to supplement a combustion engine
![a car driving on a road: Hyundai's Ioniq hybrid is the top choice model if you want a used car with a battery and electric motor to supplement a combustion engine](https://www.msn.com/{"default":{"load":"default","w":"59","h":"39","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB19Bfly.img?h=391&w=586&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
Used Electric Car of the Year
Winner: Nissan Leaf (2018–present) – less than £25,000
Budget option: Nissan Leaf (2011–2018) – less than £13,000
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Current Nissan Leaf
![a car parked in front of a mountain: Current Nissan Leaf](https://www.msn.com/{"default":{"load":"default","w":"28","h":"28","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB19BgyG.img?h=278&w=284&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
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Original Nissan Leaf EV
![a car parked in a parking lot: Original Nissan Leaf EV](https://www.msn.com/{"default":{"load":"default","w":"28","h":"28","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB19BaiS.img?h=278&w=284&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
Used Approved car scheme
Winner: DS Certified
Special mention: Kia Approved Used, BMW/Mini Approved Used
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DS won the award for best used car scheme for the second year running for its ‘outstanding’ 24-month warranty on cars up to four years old
![a sign on the side of Carver Theatre: DS won the award for best used car scheme for the second year running for its 'outstanding' 24-month warranty on cars up to four years old](https://www.msn.com/{"default":{"load":"default","w":"59","h":"39","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB19BflF.img?h=392&w=588&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
Source: What Car? Used Car of the Year 2021 Awards
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