TOP TEN CARS FOR WOMEN - FEMALE INTUITION

This is by no means a definitive list - nor is it intended to be. Just because a car is listed amongst those favoured by either men or women doesn't mean that it isn't also often bought - and enjoyed - by members of the opposite sex.

We've simply listed the cars in this way because over time, for a multitude of reasons, they've come to be associated with women drivers - often much to the irritation of their makers. Want to disagree? Please do. Want to break the stereotype? Even better.

1. Nissan Micra

This is not going to be a list full of shopping cars or family runabouts. Women obviously enjoy style and speed as much as men. However, it's hard to ignore such an overwhelming female preference as exists for Nissan's smallest offering. Surely men do drive Micras but you don't very often see it. The particular appeal to the fairer sex began with the second generation Micra, launched in 1993. This car's 'toytown' looks found instant appeal and it almost helped that unusually, there were no 'GTi' or 'hot' versions in the course of its life. The current generation Micra has carried on that tradition. Like its predecessors, its styling is utterly distinctive and its target market unashamedly fashion-conscious.

2. Honda CR-V

As we all know, 4x4s don't really make very much sense. Why lug all that heavy hardwear around if you're never going to use it? Yet even the most sensible and realistically-orientated 4x4 buyer won't want to loose all of the genre's virtues. That high-set seating position for example. The chunky good looks. The practicality. And the all wheel drive option for those rare occasions when you really do need a bit of extra t...