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 MPVs:  1. Volkswagen Touran 1.6 TDI SE  £267 per month, £1602 deposit, 48 months, 8000 miles per year Not as stylish as Citroën’s Grand C4 Spacetourer and doesn’t handle as crisply as the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer. Instead, this is a quietly competent and sturdy MPV that serves its market perfectly. 2. Ford S-Max 2.0 Ecoblue 190 ST-Line £301 per month, £1809 deposit, 48 months, 8000 miles per year In terms of performance, ride and handling, the S-Max is not the class leader it was, but it is still enjoyable to drive and, just as important, isn’t tarred with the same private hire brush as its Galaxy sibling. 3. Seat Alhambra 2.0 TDI 150 SE £307 per month, £1843 deposit, 48 months, 8000 miles per year The Alhambra bests its close relative the VW Sharan by being slightly better value. It’s exceptionally roomy, well equipped and good to drive. Powered sliding doors are standard from SE L trim upwards. Seat lease deals 4. Citroen Grand C4 Spacetourer 1.5 Blue HDI 130 Flair £275 per month, £1649 deposit, 48 months, 8000 miles per year So much of Citroën’s DNA is on show here: a versatile, aircraft-style interior and a soft and supple but composed ride. The engines aren’t bad, either.  5. Ford Grand C-Max 1.5 TDCi Zetec  £293 per month, £1756 deposit, 48 months, 8000 miles per year Sliding doors, seven seats and engaging driving manners make the Grand C-Max a compelling choice. There’s a smaller, five-seat version but when you need to carry half a football team, only the Grand will do. 6. BMW Gran Tourer 216D SE £305 per month, £1830 deposit, 48 months, 8000 miles per year With its BMW badge and kidney grille, the Gran Tourer is an MPV for families who put a premium on image. Fortunately, it’s good to drive and well equipped, while build quality is on another level.  For more great personal business lease deals visit What Car?
Origin: Best lease deals of the week: MPVs