Best new car discounts: April 2024

Model 42kWh 500 | List price £31,195 | Target Price £24,833 | Saving £6362 | Percentage discount 20.4%

Electric cars are often seen to be big and bulky, but not the Fiat 500 Electric. It’s one of the smallest you can buy, which makes it ideal for navigating city streets. What's more, the instant power from the electric motor makes it surprisingly good fun to drive, with the more powerful 117bhp electric motor on this version managing 0-62mph in 9.0sec. The official range of 199 miles (from this 42kWh model) makes it fairly useable, too, although it can't go as far as the MG4 SE officially. 

Read our in-depth Fiat 500 Electric review

Model 1.2 Turbo GS | List price £29,895 | Target Price £24,633 | Saving £5262 | Percentage discount 17.6%

This discount on the Vauxhall Mokka is difficult to ignore, because it makes a previously pricey small SUV great value. Indeed, the version quoted here is very well equipped, and includes heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and a 12.0in digital driver's display as standard. On top of that, you get the punchy yet frugal 128bhp 1.2-litre petrol engine – our pick of the range. We also rate it highly when it comes to ride comfort and refinement, although it's not quite so strong when it comes to practicality. Rivals, including the Ford Puma and Skoda Kamiq, have bigger boots.

Read our in-depth Vauxhall Mokka review

Model 1.2 PureTech 100 Allure | List price £23,160 | Target Price £19,366 | Saving £3794 | Percentage discount 16.4%

The Peugeot 208 is one of the more stylish small cars, with a sharp exterior design and a well-finished interior. This 129bhp 1.2-litre petrol engine is very good when it comes fuel economy, too, plus it's livelier than equivalent engines in the Renault Clio and VW Polo. We think Allure trim is the best value option; it gives you full LED headlights, front and rear parking sensors and a 10.0in digital driver's display as standard.

Read our in-depth Peugeot 208 review

Model 1.0 TSI 95 FR | List price £22,105 | Target Price £20,427 | Saving £1678 | Percentage discount 7.6%

With the Ford Fiesta now discontinued, the Seat Ibiza takes up the mantle of being the most fun small car to drive. It feels composed and sophisticated in the corners, plus this 94bhp 1.0-litre petrol engine provides plenty of pulling power when accelerating from a standstill. On top of those factors, the Ibiza is well priced, spacious and very well equipped; this FR version comes with a 9.2in touchscreen, dual-zone climate control and rain-sensing wipers as standard. It also features a sportier suspension set-up than entry-level versions, so you can make the most of the Ibiza's sharp handling in the corners.

Read our in-depth Seat Ibiza review

Model SE | List price £26,995 | Target Price £25,064 | Saving £1931 | Percentage discount 7.2%

The MG4 is brilliant value for money – and not just for an electric car. It has a competitive range, quick charging speeds and roomy rear seats. This SE version even comes loaded with kit, and includes adaptive cruise control and rear parking sensors as standard. It also comes with vehicle-to-load charging (V2L), which allows you to use the car's battery to power an appliance with a three-pin plug. Some rivals are more comfortable to drive, but they more expensive.

Read our in-depth MG4 review

Model 1.6 GDi Hybrid Advance | List price £30,385 | Target Price £28,546 | Saving £1839 | Percentage discount 6.1%

The Hyundai Kona is available with petrol, hybrid and fully electric power options, but out of the three, we think the hybrid model is the one to go for. It's cheaper to buy than the Hyundai Kona Electric, plus it's quicker, more refined and more efficient than the petrol version. Not matter which engine option you go for, though, Advance trim is the best option for the Kona; it's the entry-level trim, and yet it still gives you automatic LED headlights, tinted rear windows, a 12.3in digital driver display and dual-zone climate control.

Read our in-depth Hyundai Kona review

Model 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid mHEV 155 ST-Line | List price £29,250 | Target Price £27,730 | Saving £1520 | Percentage discount 5.2%

The Puma is a very impressive small SUV thanks to its fun driving manners, efficient engines and practical interior. The mild hybrid 153bhp petrol engine is our pick of the range; it can go from 0-62mph in a swift 8.5sec, plus it should be able to average more than 40mpg (we managed 45.1mpg during our Real MPG fuel economy test). ST-Line is our recommended trim; it includes sporty exterior styling and a 12.3in digital driver's display as standard, plus it adds more supportive front seats.

Read our in-depth Ford Puma review

Model 1.5 [132] Exclusive-Line | List price £30,015 | Target Price £28,456 | Saving £1559 | Percentage discount 5.2%

If you’re looking for the most amount of fun for your money, the Mazda MX-5 is a great choice. It’s small, light and very nimble, so it doesn’t need a huge amount of power to get by. As a result, we think the 130bhp 1.5-litre engine is the best option for it; it’s a lively engine and a joy to push hard. Plus, it comes with a slightly more comfortable suspension set-up. In terms of standard kit, the mid-level Exclusive-Line trim is the best value, and includes niceties such as leather seats and adaptive LED headlights.

Read our in-depth Mazda MX-5 review

Model 1.5C Exclusive | List price £31,850 | Target Price £30,688 | Saving £1162 | Percentage discount 3.6%

Mini has recently launched a new Countryman, and you can already get a good discount on our favourite version. It features a 168bhp 1.5-litre petrol engine that pulls eagerly from low revs, plus it can whisk you from 0-62mph in a respectable 8.3 seconds. That's not bad considering this Mini isn't exactly mini; the Countryman has a vast interior with plenty of rear seat space. We think the mid-level Exclusive trim is worth paying extra for, because it gives you a plusher interior, a heated steering wheel and a better choice of exterior paint colours.

Read our in-depth Mini Countryman review

Model 3.0 D300 X-Dynamic S 110 | List price £65,835 | Target Price £64,071 | Saving £1764 | Percentage discount 2.7%

Our 2024 7-seater of the Year, the Defender is one of the most versatile SUVs money can buy. That’s helped by the fact it’s available in three bodystyles, including this seven-seat 110 version, which is our favourite. It can sit seven people very comfortably, with even the third row of seats offering a good amount of head and leg room. While there's a choice of plug-in hybrid, six-cylinder or eight-cylinder engines, we think the 296bhp six-cylinder diesel engine (the D300) is the best match for it. It's a very strong performer – even when the car is fully loaded with people and luggage.

Read our in-depth Land Rover Defender review

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