The new Mercedes-Benz GLA will be officially revealed on 11 December, with new spyshots and a design sketch giving us an early glimpse of the BMW X2 rival. Although still featuring some front and rear disguise, we can see that the GLA crossover’s shape takes plenty of inspiraton from the A-Class hatchback on which it is based, while the headlights are slimmed down variants of those found on the new GLB SUV. Although it sits lower to the ground than its predecessor, Mercedes has previously confirmed that the GLA’s roofline is more than 10 centimetres higher off the ground, allowing for enhanced headroom and a more upright seating position in line with larger SUV models. Legroom is said to have been improved as well, despite the model being 1.5cm shorter overall than the outgoing car. Earlier this year, our spy photographers captured the interior of the compact crossover for the first time. The image shows that the dashboard is also set to be very similar to that of the A-Class and Mercedes’ other new compact models, featuring rounded air vents and the twin touchscreens of the MBUX system. The new GLA will join Mercedes’ MFA platform-based range alongside the A-Class hatchback, A-Class saloon, CLA four-door coupé, CLA Shooting Brake estate and B-Class MPV. It also now sits below the GLB, the largest car on that platform and a new, fully fledged rival to the BMW X1 and Audi Q3. That leaves the GLA to compete with smaller compact crossovers such as the Audi Q2 and Ford Focus Active and is why it likely has a lower, more car-like profile. Minimal technical details of the GLA have been released yet, but we know it will be closely linked to the A-Class in terms of interior design and technology, engines and gearboxes. That means it will adopt Mercedes’ latest touchpad and voice-controlled MBUX infotainment system, alongside more advanced safety features and increased material quality. The engine range will kick off with a 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol unit developed in conjunction with the Renault-Nissan Alliance. This will likely be available in two states of tune, while a 2.0-litre engine will top out the range for the time being. A 1.5-litre diesel will also be offered. Later on in the GLA’s lifespan, we will see a return of the AMG-tuned GLA 45, putting out anything up to 416bhp through a performance-focused four-wheel drive system. Before that arrives, there will be a 302bhp 35 variant, as is now available on the A-Class. The GLA will be produced alongside the A-Class at Mercedes’ factory in Rastatt, Germany. The A-Class will also serve as the basis of the EQA, an electric hatchback that’s scheduled to arrive next
Origin: New Mercedes-Benz GLA previewed in new shots ahead of reveal this week
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2019 Tokyo motor show preview – one week to go
Every edition of the biennial Tokyo motor show explores a different facet of Japan’s unique automotive industry. Some put an unabashed focus on performance while others place technology front and centre. What never changes is that the event is dominated by Japanese carmakers, you won’t hear much from European, American and other Asian brands, and the companies that display cars in Japan’s capital are on a bold quest to show their wild side. This is their chance to shine on their home turf. The 2019 Tokyo motor show opening its doors on October 24 will, somewhat unsurprisingly, highlight electrification. Most of the production and concept cars scheduled to break cover during the event will incorporate some degree of electrification, whether it’s mild hybrid technology or a battery-powered drivetrain. Here are the cars we expect to see in the Big Sight convention centre, though keep in mind carmakers often announce new models days, hours and minutes before the start of the show. Honda 2020 Jazz The next-generation Honda Jazz (known as the Fit in some markets) will exclusively be available with petrol-electric hybrid powertrains. Honda previously explained it developed a more compact version of the twin-motor i-MMD hybrid technology that equips the CR-V to use in smaller cars. While additional details remain few and far between, spy shots show a front end that falls in line with Honda’s current design language and familiar proportions. Jazz sales will begin in early 2020. Although it has historically lagged behind its rivals, it’s a hugely important model because it’s Honda’s best-seller in the UK. Lexus Electric car concept The concept Lexus will introduce in Tokyo will take it into the electric car segment for the first time. It’s a small, city-friendly model with a tall roof that clears up a generous amount of cabin space. Screens positioned on either side of the steering wheel display the infotainment system and the model relies on innovative in-wheel electric motors for power. While it will be presented as a simple design study, Lexus strongly hinted at least some parts of it will reach production in the coming years. “We feel that our future could resemble this design,” Lexus vice-president Koji Sato told Autocar. Mazda 2020 production EV Mazda’s Wankel rotary engine will make a long-awaited comeback in Tokyo but don’t look for a follow-up to the RX-8 on the show floor. It will perform range-extending duties in the company’s first series-produced electric car. We haven’t seen it yet, the test mules are all disguised as CX-30s, but we know it will arrive as a standalone model rather than as a battery-powered variant of an existing nameplate. It will be an SUV with a 35.5kWh lithium-ion battery pack that zaps a 140bhp motor into motion. Mitsubishi MI-Tech Concept Mitsubishi’s Tokyo-bound concept will primarily serve as a preview of its next plug-in hybrid drivetrain, which swaps the traditional combustion engine for a gas turbine generator. The company pointed out it made the powertrain smaller and lighter than the one currently found in the Outlander in order to electrify more compact models like the Eclipse Cross. A selection of preview images show the technology will be showcased in a futuristic-looking SUV with externally-mounted speakers and carbonfibre inserts. Expect the powertrain, not the concept, to reach showrooms in the coming years. Nissan IMk concept As with most Japanese kei cars, Nissan’s new IMk concept is tall, boxy and geared towards urban mobility, but, in a break from convention, sits atop an all-new EV platform and showcases the firm’s plans for the future of small cars. The concept builds upon Nissan’s Intelligent Mobility programme with a lounge-style interior and lack of physical controls, and early suggestions are that it could be sold globally. Subaru 2020 Levorg The next generation of Subaru’s Levorg estate will arrive with a more streamlined design and an array of electronic driving aids. The company’s teaser video noted we’re “in an era where autonomous driving technology is widely spreading” so it’s reasonable to assume the scope of its EyeSight suite of driver assistance features will be expanded. At the other end of the spectrum, Subaru will send off the 20-year old EJ20 flat-four engine with a commemorative WRX STI limited to 555 examples. Suzuki Waku Suzuki’s big themes for Tokyo are mobility and personality, as embodied by its retro-styled show star – the Waku. An ultra compact plug-in hybrid, the Waku features a number of design elements that can be swapped out according to personal preference, and is intended for families to “share fun and excitement”. Hanare The Hanare, taking its name from the Japanese for a small dwelling attached to a house, is Suzuki’s take on the autonomous shuttle. As with the Waku, it blends futuristic technology with 1960s-style design elements, and is said to be fully
Origin: 2019 Tokyo motor show preview – one week to go
Best lease deals of the week: Economical petrols
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
800 miles in a week in an electric car: 12 things I learned
Earlier this year, as part of a long-term test review, I had six months to discover just how good the Kia e-Niro is. But as the time neared its end, it became apparent that the car’s real-world 250-300-mile range meant I hadn’t driven anywhere that necessitated the use of the UK’s public charging network. So it was that I took the plunge, adding further jeopardy by making this pioneering journey with my entire family in tow, off on our summer holidays to West Wales. At worst, I wouldn’t return just on a flatbed truck but also divorced and with children who no longer wanted to know me. The challenge was complex, because we needed to travel to and from Wales on the motorway networks, whereas we would be looking for every kind of charger available while we were there, from rural public spots to those provided by local car dealers and even, on occasion, three-pin plugs where we were staying. However, 800 miles later and with two journeys of more than 250 miles under our belts, we were back home and still on speaking terms. It took some planning and there were fleeting moments of inconvenience and lost time, but it worked out just fine, a few ultimately minor dramas aside. Here, then, are some of the lessons learned from a trip that proved to me once and for all that the capability of today’s EVs and charging network make the switch from a petrol or diesel car far easier than most people imagine. 1. Electric car people are nice people I’ll be honest, I had my doubts. Social media is awash with virtue-signalling EV evangelists who jump at the chance to strike out at anyone who dare suggest even the slightest compromise of electrification. But everyone I met in an electric car was friendly, helpful and informative, and many went out of their way to help and educate me. This is the kind of advocacy needed to persuade anyone with doubts to switch to electric motoring, and it was a joy to discover a positive subject that bound people together in a common goal. 2. Some people can’t help behaving like idiots Based on my journey, ‘some people’ is actually mostly made up of BMW drivers. The chap who parked his diesel X6 in a charging bay and left its engine running for 20 minutes? Idiot. The BMW 5 Series plug-in hybrid buyer who dropped it in a charging bay but then got ticketed because he wasn’t smart enough to plug it in? Bigger idiot. The only upside was that they weren’t using disabled bays, I guess. 3. The Tesco/Podpoint/Volkswagen tie-up is a stroke of genius Parked up in Tesco in Cardigan taking on a quick top-up, I must have encountered close to 100 shoppers wanting to know what I and my Hyundai Ioniq-driving neighbour were up to. It helps, of course, that there are big signs and a video screen to catch the attention, but for most people I spoke to, it was the prospect of free fuel that had them intrigued and – from the quality of the questions – off to research more about electric cars. Greater news for EV uptake, even greater news if you’re about to launch the ID 3. 4. 7kW charging on the motorway is useless You don’t need big energy to charge overnight at home, but it’s all you want when you’re trying to get somewhere. Incredibly, I encountered numerous motorway outlets that could only trickle around 20 miles of range into the car in the maximum 45 minutes of charging allowable. That’s nigh-on useless and underlines that as well as expanding the network, providers must focus on upgrading it where appropriate. 5. Ecotricity’s motorway network needs urgent improvement I have pondered over naming and shaming, but the weight of evidence against Ecotricity is overwhelming, both from the fact that my only disrupted or failed charges came at its hands and the catalogue of complaints online. The company isn’t without its positives, but it’s regularly providing the sort of experiences that would put off many people from making the switch to an electric car and prompt hugely damaging headlines. If it won’t improve its act, someone else should be asked to step in. 6. Planning ahead isn’t that hard – but it helps to do it It sounds obvious, but if you’re like me, the only planning you’ve thought about ahead of long trips previously is trying to avoid rip-off motorway prices. Driving an electric car requires more care, but not much, and of course you get better with experience. There are apps to tell you where chargers are, how fast they charge, whether they’re working and whether they’re available to use. Even if you hate planning ahead, you’re looking at five minutes of homework. 7. Charging needs to be simpler That said, the infrastructure providers and legislators need to bang their heads together fast. I was delighted to discover a Welsh Government initiative trying to pull together the mishmash of providers under an umbrella scheme, so that users could access all the chargers using one app or card, rather than having to sign up to a patchwork of providers. Rumour
Origin: 800 miles in a week in an electric car: 12 things I learned
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
Frankfurt motor show 2019 preview: one week to go
The Frankfurt motor show is traditionally one of the biggest events on the motoring calendar, and this year is no exception, with game-changing unveilings expected from Porsche, Volkswagen, Land Rover and more. Especially notable this year is a heightened emphasis on new electric cars. As well as the Volkswagen ID 3, we’ll also get a look at the Honda E, Porsche Taycan, Peugeot e-2008 and others as manufacturers hit the ground running with plans for universal electrification. That being said, there will no doubt be quite a crowd gathered around conventionally fuelled new cars like the Land Rover Defender, Audi RS7 and BMW X6. We’ve been getting ready for the show, and have compiled a list of all the important models we’re expecting to see when the doors open on 12 September. We’ll be updating it as we learn more, so keep an eye on our complete rundown to ensure you don’t miss a thing: Alpina B3 Biturbo We’ve still got a while to wait until BMW takes the wraps off the G20-gen M3, but tuning specialist Alpina is ready to unveil its M340i-based B3 Biturbo. Expected to make its debut in estate form, the B3 will fill the gap between the regular 3 Series and hot M3 with a 400bhp-plus 3.0-litre turbocharged straight-six. Audi RS Q3 The wraps came off Audi’s new Q3 Sportback last month, and now Audi Sport’s RS-badged reworking is set to break cover at Frankfurt. The Mercedes-AMG GLB 45 rival has been driving around with minimal camouflage ahead of its arrival, and is expected to pack a 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine pumping out around 400bhp. RS6 Audi Sport’s flagship wagon retains its twin-turbo 4.0-litre petrol V8 as it moves into a fourth generation for 2020, with power upgraded to 591bhp to take on the Mercedes-AMG E63 S and BMW M5. Visual differences over the standard A6 include trademark chunkier wheel arches, larger air intakes and bigger wheels. RS7 Sportback The new RS7 Sportback will be the hero car for Audi Sport’s range of performance models, sharing a 600bhp-plus V8 with the RS6. As with the outgoing variant, power will be sent to all four wheels by way of an eight-speed automatic gearbox, while an 80kg weight loss should bring subtle performance gains. A3 Audi will introduce the fourth generation of its popular A3 in 2020 and is expected to show off the Volkswagen Golf rival at Frankfurt. Its launch has been pushed back due to Audi’s struggles with WLTP emissions testing and a heightened focus on EV development, but the company promises the new A3 will be the most advanced car in its segment and set new standards of refinement. S8, SQ8 and Q7 facelift We’ll also get our first in-the-metal look at the S8 performance saloon, one of only two models in Audi’s S range to retain a petrol powerplant, as well as the new SQ8 hot SUV and facelifted Q7 seven-seater. BMW X6 The recently revealed third-generation X6 will make its public debut in Frankfurt before it enters UK showrooms, priced from around £63,000. The coupé-style high-rider’s looks have been brought into line with the brand’s current design language, and a refreshed range of powertrain options is headed up by a 523bhp 4.4-litre petrol V8 yielding a claimed 0-62mph time of 4.3sec and a limited 155mph top speed. Vision M Next The Vision M concept is BMW’s idea of what a comeback for the M1 supercar of 1978 might look like. Previewing a production sports car tipped to arrive before 2025, the Vision M packs a 591bhp petrol-electric plug-in hybrid drivetrain that’s also destined to appear in more mainstream BMW M performance models further down the line. Cupra Tavascan Seat’s newly hived-off performance brand Cupra will show off the Tavascan as a concept version of its first EV, which takes the form of a coupé-style SUV based on the Volkswagen Group’s universal MEB architecture. Its rakish roofline, angular front end and distinctive headlight design imply the production model will be a performance-oriented reworking of the Seat el-Born electric hatchback. Honda The Honda E electric city car was first revealed in 95%-production-ready prototype guise at the Geneva motor show in March, but it’s finally ready to emerge in its final form before customer deliveries begin next year. Expect little to change in the way of styling, with more than 6000 UK buyers alone having already expressed interest in buying an E. Hyundai Electric racer Frankfurt will see the unveiling of Hyundai’s first all-electric race car, which has been developed in Germany and previewed in a series of videos posted to the firm’s Twitter feed. Details remain scarce, but the new model is likely to be based on the existing i30 N TCR customer racer. Last year, rival firm Cupra revealed early details of the 670bhp Seat Leon-based e-Racer, to enter an upcoming electric touring car race series, which Hyundai is also expected to support. Electric concept car Hyundai will also show off its new ’45’
Origin: Frankfurt motor show 2019 preview: one week to go
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
Most IPace drivers only need two charges a week according to Jaguar app
Most I-Pace drivers only need two charges a week according to Jaguar app The Go I-Pace app monitors car usage to see how an EV would fit user needs Almost 90% of potential Jaguar I-Pace owners could cover their weekly mileage with a maximum of two charges per week, according to data gathered by the company’s Go I-Pace app. The app measures daily car use, and helps show users how an I-Pace would fit their driving needs. Information from those already using the system show that 87% of drivers would only need two full charges a week to cover their required mileage, while 52% of drivers would only need to charge once a week. More than 35,000 trips have been logged by the app, with an average user covering 216 miles per week, and an average journey of 8.4 miles. Jaguar’s I-Pace has a WLTP range of 292 miles on a single charge. Joanna Hewitt, Digital Innovations, Jaguar Land Rover said: “The Go I-Pace app was designed to demonstrate how EV ownership can benefit drivers, particularly in understanding journey impact on range and how often they would need to plug in. Looking at the data we have had so far it is clear to see that not only is I-Pace ownership cost-effective, it is extremely convenient too.”
Origin: Most IPace drivers only need two charges a week according to Jaguar app
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
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