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Version 1.6 12.4kWh GT | List price £44,930 | Best price £28,665 | Total discount £16,265 (36.2%)

While the Peugeot 408 is officially an executive car, it offers a mix of attributes more commonly seen on coupés, saloons and SUVs. Whatever the case, this rival to the Cupra Formentor, Skoda Superb and Toyota C-HR comes with either a 1.2-litre mild hybrid petrol or a 1.6-litre plug-in hybrid (PHEV). You can also get a fully-electric version, called the Peugeot e-408.

Our pick of the bunch is the entry-level 1.2-litre engine, which sprints from 0-62mph in a fair 10.2sec. The PHEV version can officially manage up to 270mpg – although you’ll need to keep the battery topped up to achieve it. Whatever’s under the bonnet, the 408’s firm suspension isn’t as cosseting at low speeds as the Superb but helps the 408 stay composed around bends. It’s also very quiet at motorway speeds.

Like other Peugeots, the 408’s interior feels plush and well-built. A high, SUV-like driving position helps to offer a good view forwards, although thick pillars mean rear visibility is not so clear. There’s plenty of space for front passengers in the 408, although not much head room for tall rear occupants.

Read our full Peugeot 408 review

Version 49kWh SE | List price £27,245 | Best price £17,991 | Total discount £9254 (33.97%)

In recent years, the MG4 has faced increasing competition, including the BYD Dolphin, Renault Megane and Volkswagen ID 3. However, it still manages to hold its own thanks to its reasonable starting price, especially with these healthy discounts, and generous amount of standard equipment. There’s plenty of head and leg room for five, but the 363-litre boot is smaller than some rivals.

You also get a 47.1kWh (usable capacity) battery, which is officially enough for 218 miles – better than the entry-level Mini Cooper Electric and even the Hyundai Inster Long Range, although the ID 3 can manage more. You can also get an MG4 with a 61.7kWh or 74.4kWh battery – the latter officially capable of 329 miles. There’s also the MG4 XPower, which sprints to 62mph quicker than a Porsche Taycan 4S but has a shorter range.

While the XPower’s firmer suspension tends to jostle occupants, most versions of the MG4 have a better ride than the BYD Dolphin and Citroën ë-C3. The steering is light and precise, too; however, the Cupra Born is more composed around corners.

Read our full MG 4 review 

Version 50kWh Allure | List price £30,150 | Best price £19,995 | Total discount £10,155 (33.68%)

The Peugeot e-208 proves that not all electric cars need to look like space shuttles to be a success. Its merits partially lie in being enjoyable to drive. Two battery sizes are available, with the larger 48.1kWh (usable capacity) version officially capable of covering 263 miles. That’s better than a Citroën ë-C3 or Hyundai Inster, but the MG4 can go further.

With a soft suspension setup, the e-208 is smoother than the BYD Dolphin over bumps, although this causes some body lean around corners. Even so, the steering is accurate and feelsome enough to build confidence. At speed, the e-208 is also surprisingly quiet for an electric hatchback, with noise from the motor, road and wind kept to a minimum.

Despite its diminutive dimensions, the e-208 offers plenty of space for front passengers, although most rivals offer more leg room for rear occupants. The 311-litre boot is also smaller than that of the Dolphin or MG4. Nonetheless, the overall design of the e-208’s interior is smart and uses plenty of premium materials.

Read our full Peugeot e-208 review

Version 50kWh Ultimate | List price £33,050 | Best price £22,444 | Total discount £10,606 (32.09%)

The electric version of one of Britain’s best-selling cars, the Vauxhall Corsa Electric is slightly more expensive than the BYD Dolphin Surf, Hyundai Inster and Renault 5 (R5) before any discounts are put in place. Even so, there’s plenty of standard equipment to make up for it, including heated seats, a heated steering wheel and a 10.0in touchscreen.

Entry-level versions of the Corsa Electric use a 134bhp motor – enough to accelerate from 0-62mph in 8.2sec. That makes it quicker than the BYD Dolphin Surf and Citroën ë-C3 but the base-spec Mini Cooper Electric is nearly a second faster. Two battery options are available, with the larger 48.1kWh (usable capacity) pack officially able to cover 266 miles.

Another virtue of the Corsa Electric is its user-friendly interior, which features plenty of physical controls. There’s a decent amount of room in the front; however, adults won’t find masses of leg room in the back. With 267-litres, the Corsa Electric’s boot is roughly the same as the Inster, but a fair amount less than the Dolphin Surf and ë-C3.

Read our full Vauxhall Corsa Electric review

Version 54kWh GS | List price £35,105 | Best price £23,845 | Total discount £11,260 (32.08%)

It’s not our favourite small electric SUV but there’s plenty to like about the Vauxhall Mokka Electric. It’s cheaper to buy than many rivals, such as the Ford Puma Gen-E, Jeep Avenger and Kia EV3, but still very well equipped. The entry-level Griffin has 17in alloy wheels, front heated seats, a 10.0in touchscreen and rear parking sensors as standard. 

All models use a 50.8kWh (usable capacity) battery, which gives the Mokka Electric an official range of 250 miles. That’s better than the entry-level Volkswagen ID 3, but the Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia EV3 can both do better. A 154bhp electric motor gives the Mokka a 0-62mph sprint time of 9.0sec.

The Mokka Electric has a high-up driving position that offers good visibility and plenty of head room all round. Some rivals offer better practicality, though. Rear passengers will find the Mokka Electric offers considerably less leg room than the EV3, whereas the 310-litre boot isn’t up to scratch with the Puma Gen-E and Renault 4.

Read our full Vauxhall Mokka Electric review

Version 1.5 TSI EVO SE Technology DSG | List price £33,720 | Best price £23,250 | Total discount £10,470 (31.05%)

It might have been the brand’s first crack at an SUV, but the Seat Ateca remains a solid choice. Two engine options are available, with cheaper Atecas using a 1.0-litre petrol engine and more expensive versions using a 1.5 with mild hybrid technology. With the bigger engine fitted, the Ateca can accelerate from 0-62mph in 9.0sec – about the same as the equivalent Lexus LBX, Skoda Karoq or Volkswagen T-Roc.

While no Ateca has a particularly cosseting ride, firm suspension helps to eliminate body lean around tight bends. And with plenty of grip and precise steering, the Ateca is surprisingly enjoyable on B-roads. Nevertheless, with the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox fitted, the Ateca is hesitant to drop down a gear if you put your foot down.

The Ateca’s interior isn’t as plush as the Karoq or more expensive LBX, but has bags of front and rear space. At 510 litres, the Ateca’s boot is also larger than that of the Toyota Yaris Cross. You can’t slide the rear seats forward for extra space like you can in the T-Roc, though.

Read our full Seat Ateca review

Version 64kWh Trophy Long Range | List price £33,745 | Best price £23,450 | Total discount £10,295 (30.51%)

Compared to the MG ZS EV it replaces, the MG S5 is a particularly well-rounded electric SUV. Two battery options are available, with the larger 61.7kWh (usable capacity) pack officially capable of 298 miles – more than the Jeep Avenger Electric and Skoda Elroq 60, but not as good as an equivalent Kia EV3.

There are also two power options, with the larger 228bhp motor making the S5 quicker off the mark than an EV3 or Renault Scenic. The S5’s steering is light yet accurate, helping it remain composed around corners, and there’s little in the way of wind or road noise at motorway speeds. Less refined is the S5’s ride quality, with passengers feeling potholes and speed bumps a lot more than they would in the Kia EV3 or Skoda Elroq.

Nevertheless, the S5 is a very practical choice. Its 453-litre boot is about the same as you’d find in the EV3 and Elroq, although the Ford Puma Gen-E offers even more space. The S5 offers enough head and leg room to seat five adults in comfort, although the seats could be more supportive.

Read our full MG S5 review

Version 1.2 Altitude | List price £28,495 | Best price £19,990 | Total discount £8505 (29.85%)

Despite its rugged looks, the Avenger is the most car-like Jeep you can buy, competing with the closely-related Peugeot 2008 and Vauxhall Mokka, along with the Skoda Kamiq and Volkswagen Taigo. With the exception of the Jeep Avenger Electric, all Avengers use a 1.2-litre petrol engine, with more expensive models getting mild hybrid assistance. As a result, the Avenger is economical – officially averaging as much as 57.1mpg – but the Ford Puma is quicker to 62mph.

Thanks to a tight turning circle, the Avenger is easy to drive in urban areas. At speed, however, things aren’t so enjoyable. The light steering reduces confidence around fast bends, and there’s a fair amount of wind noise on the motorway. Nevertheless, the Avenger’s ride is relatively comfortable and, unlike most SUVs, it has some off-roading credentials – particularly if you opt for the four-wheel drive 4xe.

Despite using hard, scratchy plastics, the Avenger’s interior is modern and has plenty of space for front passengers. Those in the rear, though, will be short on leg room and the 380-litre boot (325 litres on the 4xe) is smaller than that of the Puma or 2008.

Read our full Jeep Avenger review

Version 1.5 eTSI MHEV FR Sport DSG | List price £35,905 | Best price £25,287 | Total discount £10,618 (29.57%)

The rise of SUVs might mean estate cars aren’t exactly trendy anymore, but there’s still plenty to like about the Seat Leon Estate. Just like the hatchback, this rival to the Ford Focus Estate, Peugeot 308 SW and Skoda Octavia Estate has three power options – a 1.5-litre petrol, a 2.0-litre diesel and a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) with an official electric range of 82 miles.

The suspension fitted to the SE and SE Dynamic models is quite soft, giving the Leon Estate a reasonable ride over bumps, but avoids feeling floaty like the Octavia. Upgrade to the FR and you get firmer sports suspension, which helps the Leon Estate stay composed around tight corners at speed. 

Compared to rivals, the Leon Estate has a plush interior and a comfortable driving position; however, the touch-sensitive pads on the dashboard aren’t as user-friendly as physical buttons. Still, there’s a good amount of passenger space and the 620-litre boot is more spacious than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports.

Read our full Seat Leon Estate review

Version 77kWh VZ2 | List price £60,845 | Best price £43,000 | Total discount £17,845 (29.33%)

Compared to most electric SUVs, the Cupra Tavascan is noticeably sleeker than rivals such as the Kia EV6, Renault Scenic and Tesla Model Y. Both single and dual-motor versions are available, with the more potent making 335bhp – enough to accelerate the Tavascan from 0-62mph in just 5.5sec. That’s about the same as the fastest Ford Capri, but the Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD and Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD are both quicker off the mark. All Tavascans use a 77kWh (usable capacity) battery for an official range of up to 353 miles.

With minimal body lean and weight-adjustable steering, the Tavascan stays surprisingly composed around tight bends for such a heavy car. It’s also refined at high speeds, with little wind or motor noise, although the poorly blended regenerative braking system can make it difficult to stop smoothly. 

While some rivals use more soft-touch materials, the Tavascan’s interior is attractive and offers plenty of space for front and rear passengers alike. The 540-litre boot is also practical, although the Capri and Scenic offer more space. 

Read our full Cupra Tavascan review

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