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
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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
Best lease deals of the week: Estate 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 estate cars: 1. Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI SE Technology £192 per month, £1153 deposit, 48 months, 8000 miles per year Any estate with a boot larger than 600 litres and a seats-down load space of more than 1700 litres gets our vote. The Octavia has both and is great value, being well built and equipped, and good to drive. 2. Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI CR SE Technology £252 per month, £1512 deposit, 48 months, 8000 miles per year With the rear seats folded, the Octavia’s larger brother has almost 2000 litres of load space. It’s the biggest estate on the market but, unlike the type with a house and acres of land, it’s not priced like it. 3. Mercedes-Benz E220d SE Auto £410 per month, £2459 deposit, 36 months, 10,000 miles per year It can’t beat the load space of the Superb estate but it is nevertheless a great all-round wagon that oozes style and class. Beautifully built, comfortable and economical, it seems a shame to use it as it’s intended. 4. Volkswagen Passat 1.5 TSI EVO GT (Panoramic roof) £244 per month, £1462 deposit, 48 months, 8000 miles per year It has only a few litres more space than the Octavia, so why choose it? Because it blends practicality with sophistication like no other in its class. Meanwhile, true to Passat tradition, the rear cabin is extremely roomy. 5. Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost 125 Zetec £213 per month, £1280 deposit, 48 months, 8000 miles per year The Focus is the best-handling family wagon, period. Add a decent ride, good passenger room, a large-ish boot (575 litres seats up, 1620 seats down) and smart design features, and you’ve an estate for all reasons. 6. Dacia Logan MCV 1.0 SCE Comfort £173 per month. £1037 deposit, 36 months, 8000 miles per year The Logan MCV earns its place here simply because it’s the cheapest. It doesn’t quite have 1600 litres of load space but it’s not far off. In any case, its boxy design means you can pack it to the rafters. For more great personal business lease deals visit What Car?
Origin: Best lease deals of the week: Estate cars
Best lease deals of the week: MPVs
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
Best lease deals of the week: Hot 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 hot hatchbacks: 1. VW Golf GTI 245 Performance £285 per month, £1709 deposit, 24 months, 8000 miles per year It may be in its twilight years, but the Mk7 Golf GTI remains the consummate hot hatch all-rounder. In this 245 Performance spec, it gets bigger brakes and a limited-slip differential to sharpen up its handling. 2. Seat Leon Cupra 290 £244 per month, £1464 deposit, 24 months, 8000 miles per year Closely related to the Golf GTI but with far more power, the Leon Cupra 290 is as usable every day as it is blisteringly quick along a B-road. It lacks the VW’s classy cabin and badge appeal, however. 3. Honda Civic Type R £436 per month, £2616 deposit, 24 months, 8000 miles per year What’s so clever about the latest Civic Type R is that it can be as wild and as outrageously fast as any other hot hatch one moment, then remarkably civilised and comfy the next. Its styling remains divisive, though. onda lease deals 4. Renault Sport Megane 280 £305 per month, £1830 deposit, 24 months, 8000 miles per year For a long time, RS Méganes were among the best-to-drive hot hatches on sale. This newest version is more usable than ever but still rewarding on the right road. Optional Cup chassis gives a very firm ride. 5. Mercedes-AMG A35 £450 per month, £2698 deposit, 24 months, 8000 miles per year It might not be the hot hatch of choice for someone who lives at one end of a B-road and works at the other but, as an everyday proposition, the A35 is hard to beat. It also has a first-rate cabin. 6. BMW M140i £370 per month, £3326 deposit, 24 months, 8000 miles per year When the current 1 Series is replaced later this year by a new model with front- or four-wheel drive, you’ll no longer be able to buy a new rear-driven hot hatch. Catch the M140i while you still can. For more great personal business lease deals visit What Car?
Origin: Best lease deals of the week: Hot hatchbacks
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