Honda Accord Saloon 2.2 i-DTEC 150 ES GT

Price: £25,315 on-the-road.

If you need something a little bigger for business use, then the Honda Accord is a fine machine for the job. A Ford Mondeo and BMW 3-Series competitor, the Honda Accord enjoys a stellar reliability record and one of the best diesel engines money can buy.

The version I recommend for business is the Saloon 2.2 i-DTEC 150 ES GT. This is a mid-spec Accord with the best engine. The 2.2-litre diesel engine is smooth and efficient, offering a good blend of performance and economy. It will return 53.3 miles per gallon combined with a CO2 output of 138g/km. That might sound like a lot compared to the current crop of diesel saloons, but at this price, it’s hard to complain.

In terms of tax, the Honda 2.2 i-DTEC 150 ES GT costs £1202 on 20% and £2404 at 40%. The benefit in kind is £6011 and the percentage charge is 23%.