The Nissan Qashqai. It’s the car that invented the “crossover” craze and turned every cul-de-sac in Britain into a Qashqai showroom. Why? Because it does everything. It’s not a huge SUV, so you won’t feel like you’re piloting a ferry down a narrow road. It’s not a boring hatchback either, because you sit a bit higher up, you can see further ahead, and you feel more important than the person in the Fiesta behind you. This is the 1.5 dCi, which means it’s diesel. But not the sort of diesel that makes Greta Thunberg cry – this is a clever Euro 6 engine that does proper economy, well over 60 mpg on a run, and still glides through ULEZ zones without costing you a penny. Being the N-Connecta model, it’s loaded with kit. Sat nav, reversing camera, panoramic glass roof, big wheels, gadgets – all the stuff that makes family life easier and makes you feel smug at the traffic lights. And of course, it’s 2WD, which means you won’t be wasting fuel dragging around unnecessary differentials. It’s lighter, simpler, and cheaper to run. So if you want a car that’s basically the Swiss Army Knife of motoring – practical, efficient, good-looking, family-friendly, and still modern enough to dodge the dreaded ULEZ charges – this Qashqai is sitting here waiting for its next owner.