The best cars of 2012

New Delhi: So, it turns out to be a stellar year for gearheads, with some great new metal set to stun the automotive world over the coming 12 months. Let's take a look at top 10 best cars of 2012. Hyundai i30Verdict: It is one of the best Hyundai cars yet. The new Hyundai i30 features a more refined and stylish European exterior design. On the front, the i30 has a large hexagon shaped opening that makes up the front grille and lower air vent. To kick things off the 1.8-litre in-line four cylinder petrol engine produces 110kW of power and 178Nm of torque. Overall, it is a great value-for-money car. Audi A3Verdict: The Audi A3 is a good car that justifies its ratings. It's a good-to-drive, grown-up hatchback. So rich, pleasant and comfortable is its cabin, and so flexible and efficient its powertrain, that it one of the best in its category. The new A3 may be costly but it provides a very enjoyable drive, much improved handling and superb engines, especially the 1.8 TFSI and 1.6 TDI. Mini Roadster Cooper SVerdict: This two-seater the Roadster with great engine makes a decent fist of fitting into your regular life. Although the Roadster runs on stiffer suspension than the hatchback it still does a good job of shrugging off road imperfections. There's little doubt that, assuming you can afford one, a Roadster would a pretty reasonable first car.Kia Rio 5-DoorVerdict: Kia is a seriously awesome car. This sporty 5-door hatchback packs a 7-inch color touchscreen, Bluetooth smartphone connectivity and rearview camera. Kia Rio SX 5-door comes loaded with a 1.6-liter four banger mated to a six-speed manual transmission. The new Rio's styling makes it the sharpest and most distinctive hatchback on the road--and the most powerful.Ford Focus 1.0-litre EcoboostVerdict: The pulling power of the engine is jaw dropping. At speedways, the car loads more power to pull you ever faster. It looks great on the outside, and the gadgets and technology are all decent. Offers good economy on petrol but is a bit expensive. Nissan Juke-RVerdict: Nissan is a brand that likes to have fun with its products, and Juke-R is the ultimate in that. It's the ultimate crossover – the body of an incredibly popular small SUV with the mechanicals of one of the world's fastest and most technically advanced supercars. Beneath the Juke's compact frame there's 485bhp 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine, six-speed gearbox and all-wheel drive system. Peugeot 208Verdict: The three-door is especially good looking. Base models feel cheap and some models need more gears. Kia Cee'dVerdict: While the car is quiet and smooth on the road – due to efficient motor – there's just not much kick when jumping between the gears. Not a huge problem for commuting or comfortable driving, but performance car this isn't. It's a practical and sensible car dressed up with good looks that will appeal to families, businesses, young drivers and more.Vauxhall Insignia BiTurboVerdict: A great looking car that has a powerful and economical engine. Specified carefully, with a small discount, this is a serious Audi beater.Volvo V40Verdict: It is stylish practical, economical, refined and even classy. The ride quality is absorbent, a setup that few in this segment manage to hit. The Ecoboost motors come straight from the Focus, but the diesels will sell the best.