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Exclusivity is guaranteed with the new Perodua Myvi Wolfrace Design limited edition, because the Malaysian manufacturer will only be offering 10 (yes, ten) examples in the UK. Compared to the regular Myvi (which is basically a rebadged Daihatsu Sirion), this special version features Ebony Black or Medallion Grey metallic paint, silver and red body graphics, bespoke sill plates that display the build number, various badges and - of course - a set of eponymous Wolfrace ‘Brooklands’ 17” alloy wheels. The Myvi isn’t a bad looking thing to start with, and the paintwork choice and those wheels both enhance its appearance. The stripes might be a bit garish for some tastes, though, and buyers will probably have to spend a lot of time explaining to people what a Perodua is. £7,999 is the Myvi Wolfrace Design’s on the road price, and that includes a £1,000 retail incentive (a discount, in other words) which is valid until the end of June. Leather and Alcantara upholstery is availabl...

There are probably lots of people who wouldn’t have a clue what a Perodua is. So it’s unsurprising that the Malaysian manufacturer’s sole UK model, the Myvi, is a rare thing despite being one of the cheapest cars on the market. Perhaps to give it a little more profile, Perodua has announced two limited editions, the Myvi Jet and Myvi Sport Silver. Changes from the standard specification versions are mostly cosmetic. The Jet gets 14” alloy wheels, remote central locking, side mouldings and chrome door handles. As its name suggests, it’s only available in black and costs £7,499 with manual transmission. On the other hand, the Sport Silver is based on the existing Sport model and, yes, it’s painted silver. Priced at £7,999, it comes with 15” 10-spoke alloys, body kit, chrome door handles, side mouldings and carbon fibre trim for the interior. Whether it’s worth paying the extra for the special editions is debateable, especially as the entry-level Sxi costs £6,999 after Perodua’s...

With the increase in the rate of UK Value Added Tax from 17.5% to 20% on 4th January, the media has been trying to paint a picture of doom and gloom for the car industry. But for anyone still looking to buy a brand new car without paying lots of extra tax, these are the ten cheapest model ranges currently available in the UK. Of course, for the same money, there will probably be plenty of better used cars available... 1. Chevrolet Spark £7,215 - £10,485 Modern with distinctive looks, the Spark benefits from the Chevrolet 5 Year Promise which includes warranty, servicing, roadside assistance, annual vehicle checks and MOT warranty for - no prizes for guessing - five years. On the downside, the basic £7,215 Spark does without niceties such as central locking and air conditioning. There’s no radio either, and the windows have to be wound up and down manually. 2. Nissan Pixo £7,350 - £9,450 The Pixo is essentially a re-badged Suzuki Alto, and is built alongside it in India by M...