Leasing can be an affordable, practical route into having your own private car, but it’s not always easy to tell the good deals from the duds. The experts at our sister magazine What Car? work hard to find you the best pay-monthly schemes, taking into account mileage allowance, montly outlay, contract length and initial deposit. We’ll be bringing you the best deals they find from a different segment each week. This week, it’s economical petrols: 1. Suzuki Celerio 1.0 SZ2 £929 deposit, £155 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year The featherweight Celerio has real-world economy of around 57mpg. It’s also good to drive, with a surprising turn of speed when the road opens up, although it’s more at home in town. 2. Volkswagen Up 1.0 Move Up £878 deposit, £146 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year The Up can wring more than 53 miles from a gallon of the hard stuff. That’s a real-world figure, too. Granted, the Celerio betters it by a remarkable 4mpg but the Up looks and feels classier and its image is stronger. 3. Suzuki Baleno 1.0 Boosterjet SZ-T £1317 deposit, £220 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year Suzuki does it again, this time with the larger, Fiesta-sized Baleno, which can do up to 55mpg. It’s an unsung hero you overlook at your cost since there’s more kit here and a bigger boot than most rivals offer. 4. Seat Ibiza 1.0 SE Technology £884 deposit, £147 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year Seat’s sharp-looking supermini ekes 54 miles out of a gallon of unleaded. Impressive stuff, but this car also knows how to play, thanks to a responsive engine that pulls impressively from low revs and an unruffled ride. 5. Kia Picanto 1.0 1 5DR £700 deposit, £117 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year Not the all-rounder that the Ibiza can claim to be but still a well-packaged city runabout and, with 53mpg on the cards, frugal with it. It’s a keeper, too, with a seven-year warranty that rivals can only dream about. For more great personal business lease deals visit What Car?
Origin: Best lease deals of the week: Economical petrols
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Best lease deals of the week: City cars
Leasing can be an affordable, practical route into having your own private car, but it’s not always easy to tell the good deals from the duds. The experts at our sister magazine What Car? work hard to find you the best pay-monthly schemes, taking into account mileage allowance, montly outlay, contract length and initial deposit. We’ll be bringing you the best deals they find from a different segment each week. This week, it’s budget family SUVs: 1. Fiat 500 1.2 Pop £740 deposit, £123 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year The little Fiat brings a welcome helping of style to a model segment characterised by functional design. Agreed, it has only two doors and is cramped, but for two, it’s perfect, as well as great value for money. 2. Ford Ka+ 1.25 85 Active 5dr £828 deposit, £138 per month, 36 months, 8000 miles per year Not the prettiest city car but one of the roomiest and best to drive. Around town, the Ka+ is little short of a revelation, being surprisingly comfortable and good to steer. If only it had a little more power. 3. Hyundai i10 1.0 S 5dr £770 deposit, £128 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year A neat, roomy package backed by a five-year warranty makes the i10 a great ‘drive and forget’ city runabout. The trouble is that it’s just that: a little anonymous and charmless, if utterly reliable. But what value. 4. Kia Picanto 1.25 X-Line 5dr £956 deposit, £159 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year A seven-year warranty speaks volumes about this Kia’s expected reliability but it’s not the only highlight. Others include its sharp styling, roomy and high-quality cabin, comfortable ride and characterful engines. 5. Toyota Aygo 1.0 VVT-I X-Play 5dr £892 deposit, £149 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year Where the Fiat 500 is chic, the Aygo is all youthful vigour. Its engine lacks flexibility but its handling is reasonably entertaining. For a more conservative version, see its Citroën C1 and Peugeot 108 siblings. For more great personal business lease deals visit What Car?
Origin: Best lease deals of the week: City cars
Best lease deals of the week: Budget family SUVs
Leasing can be an affordable, practical route into having your own private car, but it’s not always easy to tell the good deals from the duds. The experts at our sister magazine What Car? work hard to find you the best pay-monthly schemes, taking into account mileage allowance, montly outlay, contract length and initial deposit. We’ll be bringing you the best deals they find from a different segment each week. This week, it’s budget family SUVs: 1. Dacia Duster 1.6 SCE Access £886 deposit, £148 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year The cheapest SUV here is much more comfortable, refined and practical than its predecessor. Don’t expect engaging handling or scintillating pace but do expect to feel ever so slightly smug. 2. Ford Kuga 1.5 Ecoboost 120 Zetec £1140 deposit, £190 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year The most expensive car in this selection is also the best to drive. The Kuga offers a blend of agility and body control that is, frankly, second to none. It’s a rare treat in a class that’s often lacking in both. 3. Hyundai Tucson 1.6 GDI SE Nav £1102 deposit, £184 per month, 36 months, 8000 miles per year The Tucson may not shine brightly in any particular area but is nevertheless a smart, capable and practical family SUV that’s also reliable and pretty likeable. SE Nav trim isn’t the cheapest but it’s our favourite. 4. Nissan Qashqai 1.3 DIG-T Visia £1098 deposit, £183 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year The car that kick-started the current SUV craze continues to lead by covering more bases than most of the opposition. Some newer rivals may better it for driving pleasure but few are as well rounded. 5. Skoda Karoq 1.0 TSI SE Technology £981 deposit, £164 per month, 24 months, 8000 miles per year Few will argue with the Karoq’s price but there’s more to this Skoda than the sound of pennies saved. In fact, it’s a great all-rounder with a composed ride, a good choice of engines and a spacious and versatile cabin. For more great personal business lease deals visit What Car?
Origin: Best lease deals of the week: Budget family SUVs
Best lease deals of the week: 4×4 estates
Leasing can be an affordable, practical route into having your own private car, but it’s not always easy to tell the good deals from the duds. The experts at our sister magazine What Car? work hard to find you the best pay-monthly schemes, taking into account mileage allowance, montly outlay, contract length and initial deposit. We’ll be bringing you the best deals they find from a different segment each week. This week, it’s 4×4 estates: 1. Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI SE L 4X4 DSG Estate £1701 deposit, £284 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year It’s the cheapest option here but the Octavia has a slick 4×4 system, a clever electronic diff lock, XDS braking and a multi-link suspension system. 2. VW Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI 184 DSG £2658 deposit, £443 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year The Alltrack is a jacked-up Golf estate (it rides 15mm higher than the regular car) with an off-road mode, front and rear bash plates and restyled bumpers to give better approach and departure angles. 3. Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI Quattro Sport S Tronic £3926 deposit, £654 per month, 36 months, 10,000 miles per year A stylish and practical estate with quattro four-wheel drive and a smooth, powerful engine. Tick the air suspension option if hauling heavy loads is your plan. 4. BMW 320i Touring xDrive Sport Auto £2045 deposit, £341 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year The 3 Series Touring is a stylish and sporty compact estate, but you may crave the security of four-wheel drive on a wet and twisty road. So choose this version, with BMW’s intelligent xDrive system. 5. Audi A4 Allroad 45 TFSI Quattro Sport S Tronic £2981 deposit, £497 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year Its additional 34mm of ride height doesn’t unsettle this ‘ruggedised’ A4. In fact, the longer suspension springs give a comfier ride than standard models. For more great personal business lease deals visit What Car?
Origin: Best lease deals of the week: 4×4 estates
Best lease deals of the week: Superminis
Leasing can be an affordable, practical route into having your own private car, but it’s not always easy to tell the good deals from the duds. The experts at our sister magazine What Car? work hard to find you the best pay-monthly schemes, taking into account mileage allowance, montly outlay, contract length and initial deposit. We’ll be bringing you the best deals they find from a different segment each week. This week, it’s superminis: 1. Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.1. 5dr £1037 deposit, £173 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year Look no further for driving pleasure. The Fiesta is uncommonly good in this respect. The 1.1-litre isn’t as nippy as the 1.0 EcoBoost but precise steering and handling are ample compensation. 2. Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI 95 SE 5dr £1123 deposit, £187 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year Agile but comfortable, spacious, well equipped, refined – if the Fiesta excels as a driver’s car the Polo is the great all-rounder, the supermini that ticks more boxes for more people. Only the noisy diesels spoil the fun. 3. Skoda Fabia 1.0 MPI S 5dr £842 deposit, £140 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year The cheapest car here betrays its status with hard interior plastics and a less than sophisticated ride. But it’s remarkable value being good to drive, spacious and practical. Skoda ranks high on customer service, too. 4. Seat Ibiza 1.0 SE Technology 5dr £910 deposit, £152 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year It lacks the maturity of the Polo but the Ibiza is an immensely talented and capable supermini. Driving pleasure and a range of strong engines are balanced by a roomy and practical interior. It’s top value, too. 5. Nissan Micra 1.0 IG-T 100 Acenta 5dr £948 deposit, £158 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year You’ll find eye-catching looks, a smart interior and good equipment levels. Where it falls down is in its average driving experience and poor rear head room, a bit of a shortcoming for a five-door-only supermini. For more great personal business lease deals visit What Car?
Origin: Best lease deals of the week: Superminis
Best lease deals of the week: Automatic superminis
Leasing can be an affordable, practical route into having your own private car, but it’s not always easy to tell the good deals from the duds. The experts at our sister magazine What Car? work hard to find you the best pay-monthly schemes, taking into account mileage allowance, montly outlay, contract length and initial deposit. We’ll be bringing you the best deals they find from a different segment each week. This week, it’s automatic superminis: 1. VW Polo 1.0 TSI 95 SE 5dr DSG £1219 deposit, £203 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year The Polo’s easy-going character suits an automatic gearbox, especially one as good as VW’s dual-clutch affair. Add a smooth ride, good refinement and robust cabin, and this Polo looks free of holes. 2. Seat Ibiza 1.0 TSI 115 FR DSG 5dr £1138 deposit, £190 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year The feisty Seat offers crisp handling, snappy looks and keen performance. An automatic ’box sounds like a fly in the ointment but it’s a swift-changing transmission that makes easy work of keeping the Ibiza on song. 3. Ford Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost Zetec Auto 5dr £1221 deposit, £204 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year Ford’s Powershift automatic gearbox is an unsung hero and here it adds extra sparkle to an already great motor. It and the car’s 1.0-litre engine are perfectly matched, while Zetec trim helps keep the cost down. 4. Skoda Fabia 1.0 TSI 110 SE DSG 5dr £1236 deposit, £206 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year Auto ’boxes are tarred with the sensible brush, and you won’t find a more sensible buy than a Fabia – except that following its recent facelift the model got an injection of desirability plus a raft of new safety kit. 5. Audi A1 30 TFSI Sport S Tronic 5dr £1555 deposit, £259 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year The priciest car here justifies its premium with a blend of top-notch build quality, impressive refinement and classy cabin. The dual-clutch S-tronic ’box adds an extra layer of sophistication to a smart motor. For more great personal business lease deals visit What Car?
Origin: Best lease deals of the week: Automatic superminis
Best lease deals of the week: Large hatchbacks
Leasing can be an affordable, practical route into having your own private car, but it’s not always easy to tell the good deals from the duds. The experts at our sister magazine What Car? work hard to find you the best pay-monthly schemes, taking into account mileage allowance, montly outlay, contract length and initial deposit. We’ll be bringing you the best deals they find from a different segment each week. This week, it’s large hatchbacks: 1. BMW 620D GT SE Auto £2608 deposit, £435 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year The replacement for the 5 Series GT makes better sense thanks to an interior from the new 5 Series, the dimensions of the large 7 Series and a truck load of technology. Divisive styling but top-notch quality. 2. Audi A7 Sportback 55 TFSI S Line Quattro S Tronic £2858 deposit, £476 per month, 24 months, 8000 miles per year Don’t be fooled by those sleek lines – the A7 Sportback is a spacious and comfortable car. Its 3.0 TFSI bi-turbo petrol engine produces 335bhp for 0-62mph in 5.3sec. 3. Ford Mondeo 1.5 Ecoboost Zetec Edition £1475 deposit, £246 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year Once the default choice for keen drivers, the Mondeo has since lost ground to fresher rivals but it still represents great value for money. 4. Peugeot 508 1.6 Puretech GT Line Auto Fastback £1346 deposit, £224 per month, 24 months, 8000 miles per year Stylish looks inside and out and delivering composed handling, the 508 is a new contender in this class but those looks come at the expense of rear cabin space. 5. Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI SE £1373 deposit, £229 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year Not only great value for money, but exceptionally roomy, practical and surprisingly agile. The 148bhp 1.5 petrol may look modest on paper but its relaxed nature suits the Superb and its economy is good. 6. Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI Elegance £1709 deposit, £285 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year Solidly built, spacious and a strong, long-distance but frugal tourer. However, it isn’t quite as stylish or distinctive as its name implies and it sorely needs a six-cylinder engine in the line-up. For more great personal business lease deals visit What Car?
Origin: Best lease deals of the week: Large hatchbacks
Best lease deals of the week: Family SUVs
Leasing can be an affordable, practical route into having your own private car, but it’s not always easy to tell the good deals from the duds. The experts at our sister magazine What Car? work hard to find you the best pay-monthly schemes, taking into account mileage allowance, montly outlay, contract length and initial deposit. We’ll be bringing you the best deals they find from a different segment each week. This week, it’s family SUVs: 1. Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sport £1860 deposit, £310 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year With sliding rear seats and a multi-level boot floor, the Q3 is spacious and practical, and there’s an off-road mode for the adventurous. The only question is what do Audi’s new engine numbers mean? 2. BMW X1 sDrive 2.0i M Sport Auto £1777 deposit, £296 per month, 36 months, 8000 miles per year Fun to drive and with a practical, high-quality interior, the X1 impresses on first acquaintance. Refinement could be better and performance trails the class best but it handles well, even if the steering lacks feel. 3. Mercedes-Benz GLA 180 Urban Edition £1612 deposit, £269 per month, 48 months, 10,000 miles per year The GLA is due to be replaced but this current one still looks good. Diesel-engined versions are strong and cheap to run, the dashboard looks great and there’s plenty of kit but rivals are cheaper and more spacious. 4. Range Rover Evoque 2.0 D150 2WD £1907 deposit, £318 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year The Evoque’s sensational looks have evolved from the original model and continue inside with a genuinely classy interior that is roomier than before, especially in the rear. The driving position is spot on, too. 5. Volvo XC40 1.5 T3 Momentum £1607 deposit, £268 per month, 36 months, 8000 miles per year Volvo’s compact SUV not only looks great but is good to drive, safe and practical. It’s a little noisy on the motorway and the rear seats aren’t as comfortable as some, but it’s a strong contender in a tough class. 6. Jaguar E-Pace 2.0D R-Dynamic £1768 deposit, £295 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year Great looks, a comfortable ride, good economy and that Jaguar badge will be enough to convince most buyers, but the E-Pace doesn’t handle quite as sharply as we’d like and some engines lack sparkle. For more great personal business lease deals visit What Car?
Origin: Best lease deals of the week: Family SUVs
Best lease deals of the week: Large family cars
Leasing can be an affordable, practical route into having your own private car, but it’s not always easy to tell the good deals from the duds. The experts at our sister magazine What Car? work hard to find you the best pay-monthly schemes, taking into account mileage allowance, montly outlay, contract length and initial deposit. We’ll be bringing you the best deals they find from a different segment each week. This week, it’s large family cars: 1. Ford Mondeo 1.5 Ecoboost Zetec Edition £1486 deposit, £248 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year Comfortable (at least on the optional Comfort Dynamic suspension), classy, very well built and, despite having just two doors, reasonably practical. Could do with being a little more exciting to drive. 2. Mazda 6 2.0 SE-L Nav+ £1354 deposit, £226 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year The 6 is often overlooked by buyers, which is a shame because it’s terrific value for money and very well equipped, a particular highlight being its infotainment system. As a driver’s car, it’s pretty polished, too. 3. Peugeot 508 Fastback 1.6 Puretech GT Line £1355 deposit, £226 per month, 24 months, 8000 miles per year Incredibly stylish and excellent value. It lacks the interior space of some rivals and rear visibility is a bit restricted but you’ll quickly forgive it for those looks. 4. Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI SE £1373 deposit, £229 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year The Superb is a huge and hugely practical family car. And that’s just this saloon. The estate is even roomier. Skoda may be the VW Group’s budget brand but there is nothing budget about the Superb’s fit and finish. 5. Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport 1.5T Design £1882 deposit, £314 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year The Grand Sport casts the Insignia in a new light. It’s stylish and distinctive where its predecessor majored on conformity. It’s also spacious and decent to drive. 6. Volkswagen Passat 1.5 TSI Evo 150 SE Business £1810 deposit, £302 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year The Passat bridges the gap between mainstream family cars and their premium alternatives such as the Audi A4. It’s classy, roomy and well resolved. For more great personal business lease deals visit What Car?
Origin: Best lease deals of the week: Large family cars
Best lease deals of the week: Coupes
Leasing can be an affordable, practical route into having your own private car, but it’s not always easy to tell the good deals from the duds. The experts at our sister magazine What Car? work hard to find you the best pay-monthly schemes, taking into account mileage allowance, montly outlay, contract length and initial deposit. We’ll be bringing you the best deals they find from a different segment each week. This week, it’s coupés: 1. Audi A5 35 TFSI S Line S Tronic £1857 deposit, £309 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year Comfortable (at least on the optional Comfort Dynamic suspension), classy, very well built and, despite having just two doors, reasonably practical. Could do with being a little more exciting to drive. 2. BMW 420i M Sport £1731 deposit, £289 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year Even better to drive than the 3 Series saloon it’s based on, the 4 Series is the coupé the others have to beat. Like the Audi A5, it’s reasonably practical with generous rear cabin space and a good-sized boot. 3. Jaguar F-Type 3.0 R-Dynamic Auto £3486 deposit, £581 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year The F-Type is the only two-seater featured here and a different animal from comfort-oriented coupés. It looks sensational, while the engine range spans an entry-level 2.0-litre turbo to a red-blooded 5.0 V8. 4. Mercedes-Benz C180 AMG Line £2324 deposit, £387 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year The C-Class coupé goes to the heart with sumptuous styling inside and out. It’s powered by a range of efficient engines, plus there are always the growly AMG derivatives. Optional air suspension is a must. 5. Mercedes-Benz E300 AMG Line Auto £2523 deposit, £421 per month, 24 months, 8000 miles per year It’s amazing what a nip and tuck can do to one of the world’s best executive saloons. Lopping off two doors and applying a swoopier roofline has transformed the E-Class into a sleek coupé with an interior to die for. 6. Audi TT Coupe 40 TFSI Sport S Tronic £1901 deposit, £317 per month, 48 months, 8000 miles per year Two-wheel or four-wheel drive; entry-level 2.0-litre to 395bhp RS – the TT has most performance bases covered. Then there’s the widescreen virtual cockpit, timeless styling and peerless build quality… For more great personal business lease deals visit What Car?
Origin: Best lease deals of the week: Coupes
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