If you can have a look at a Toyota Yaris Cross or a C-HR owners claiming an easy 70-80 mph local driving and the big plus they are reliable and start at £795.
I’ve looked at both the Yaris and the Yaris Cross but the spec levels are incredibly inconsistent. For example Design models don’t come with parking sensors of any sort unless you pay an extra £800 for the Safety Pack but it some with everything else (But heated seats) as standard…