Cute, funky, well-specced and very affordably priced - this cheerful electric hatchback offers plenty for drivers to love. Singapore's automotive landscape has been invigorated with a record amount of new brands in recent times, and the Wuhan-based Dongfeng Motor Corporation is one of the standout brands.

Smashing into the market with a cute hatchback might seem like an interesting move, but with the value and attractiveness of the Box, it clearly is the right one. At just over four metres long, 1.8 metres wide and close to 1.6 metres tall, the Box is a decidedly small car, which equates to ease of driving. But even more impressively, the Box is probably the smallest, most affordable car that you can find with a self-parking system.

Like its name suggests, the Box is a literal box of surprise with all that it offers at its price point. Inside, you'll get a neo-retro styled interior that is more spacious than you'll expect. Lined with quilted faux-leather trim and soft-touch materials, the cabin is a comfortable and well-built space. The centrepiece is a freestanding 12.8-inch infotainment display with wireless Apple CarPlay connectivity, and you'll even get a ventilated driver seat. Despite its miniscule footprint, the Box still gives you 326 litres of boot space, along with ample head and legroom for three adults in the rear seats.

Powered by a single electric motor, the Box is well within the Cat A COE category, putting out 94bhp and 160Nm of torque to the front wheels. While the figures aren't particularly impressive, the Box is brisk and unassumingly silent. A range of 430km also means that you can go on road trips with the Box without fretting over charging stops.

With its affordability, the Dongfeng Box might seem like an entry-level choice of car, and indeed, it is an excellent car for budding drivers - but the features that you get with it, and all the space and utility that it offers, are far from entry-level.