Low tax and cheap insurance, we're finding plenty of ticked boxes, and Predicting a few raised eyebrows among readers, consider how affordable St Lucia now looks (and if nothing else, the autos massive pleading eyes). In short (and indeed, compact), the Alto really is an effortless little package. As the modest 1.2 litre engine will honour your padded wallet, you'll also be comforted by its merciful relationship with Mother Nature.

Whilst it won't slaughter the motorway, its handling is by no means demanding, and given the right attention, can zip along with the best of them. Whilst optimistic in the leg room department, you certainly won't feel threatened by country lanes, and despite just falling short of 'babe magnet', the lego toy aesthetic makes it lovable to even the most macho of hearts. Not too cramped for your Great Dane, but snug enough to be the reverse parker's dream, there's a cheekiness about this car that frankly, we can't help applauding. Whilst the so-called 'aerodynamic' body is not exactly the essence of cosmopolitan, its petite frame is admittedly, a little bit charming.

Whilst its purpose is fairly straightforward, there exists in the Alto a touch of charisma that neglects the spiritless nature of other cars. But whilst all too easy to scoff at the dinky motor, the junior of the Suzuki family absurdly defends the myth that good things come in small packages. Sincerely empathising that this little digit isn't the kind of Holy model made for sleepless nights, we're reluctant to go on. Efficient, dependable, affordable; we're yawning already.