If you?re after a small car with big character, this Red Pop hybrid hatchback has turned up looking like it?s had espresso and good ideas. Available from Vertu Toyota, it proves sensible motoring doesn?t have to wear beige trousers. Finished in a bright red that sounds fast even when parked, it has the sort of cheerful energy that can improve a Monday morning simply by existing. Under the bonnet, the self-charging hybrid system quietly gets on with being clever. No plugging in, no cables, no mysterious charging apps asking for passwords you?ve forgotten?it simply charges itself while you drive. Rather like owning a pet that feeds itself, it?s wonderfully low maintenance. Smooth, efficient and famously reliable, it makes everyday driving refreshingly straightforward. Inside, it keeps things simple and practical, with a rear camera taking much of the drama out of parking. Tight bay at the supermarket? Suddenly you?re reversing in like someone who?s been doing it professionally for years. On the road, it?s light, nimble and genuinely fun. It zips around town with enthusiasm, slips into parking spaces others only dream of, and generally behaves like a car that understands life is too short for dull commutes. And despite its compact size, it?s surprisingly practical too. Shopping, luggage, work gear, the occasional impulsive garden centre purchase?it copes with more than you?d think. Being sold by Vertu Toyota, it offers reassuring quality and all the confidence that comes with buying from a trusted retailer. In short: economical, dependable and full of personality. A clever little hybrid that makes everyday driving easier, cheaper and considerably less boring. The sort of car that doesn?t need to shout about how good it is? though in Red Pop, it does make a fairly confident suggestion.