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The cheapest car lease deals available today

Car leasing is one of the most convenient ways to enjoy a new car. Here are the cheapest leasing deals around
Skoda Karoq vs Nissan Qashqai vs Seat Ateca

Leasing a car can be one of the easiest routes to a new car — and as our leasing deals show, they also be among the cheapest, too.

And cheap leasing deals aren't just for small cars, either. Our list below shows a wide range of models, from hatchbacks to SUVs, plus petrol and diesel models, too. You can follow the links below to read review of each car, and click through to arrange a lease deal today.

So, what is car leasing? The simplest way to think of it is in terms of a long-term rental. You pay an upfront deposit, followed by monthly payments before handing the car back at the end.

There are many advantages to car leasing, not least because in many cases it can be cheaper than using other kinds of finance, such as PCP or HP. And it means you don't need to worry about depreciation — the value a car loses over time — because you'll never actually own the car.

Skoda Karoq vs Nissan Qashqai vs Seat Ateca

As with any kind of finance arrangement, you should think carefully about the best option for you, because while car leasing suits a huge number of people, its suitability will ultimately come down to your personal set of circumstances. If you're not sure, or want to find out more, then read our what is car leasing feature.

But if you think car leasing is the right move for you, then you'll have a wide selection of new cars to choose from. Indeed, if you can think of a car that’s possible to buy new, the chances are you’ll also be able to lease it. Here are the top 10 cheapest car lease deals that are available right now, and we’ve provided the links so you can take the next steps and order the cars online.

Note: in order to make the deals comparable, they’re based around paying six months rental up front, over 36 months, and with a mileage limit of 10,000 miles per year. The precise amount you’ll pay could change depending on your circumstances and your desired colour and interior options.

Prices correct at time of writing.

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Peugeot 208 interior dashboard
Peugeot 208 interior dashboard

Our pick: 1.2 Allure Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

0-62 mph: 10.1 sec
MPG/range: 0 mpg
C02 emissions: 118 g/km
Seats: 5
Boot: 309 litres
Insurance group: 21E
Reliability
Safety
Costs
Quality
Performance

Strengths

  • Very comfortable for a small car
  • Smart and well-built interior
  • Punchy and frugal 1.2 Puretech 100 petrol engine

Weaknesses

  • Driving position can be an issue
  • So-so infotainment system
  • Rivals are more fun to drive

Model 1.2 PureTech Allure | Monthly rental £207.59 | Initial payment £1245.94 | Length of agreement 36 months | Annual mileage limit 10,000 miles

There’s a lot of choice for the small car buyer, but the Peugeot 208 is one of the best. It’s extremely comfortable, has an impressive interior and frugal engines which provide plenty of pep.

The 99bhp 1.0-litre is our pick of the range, and it’s the one that attracts the keenest leasing deals right now. It pulls well from low revs and punches well above its weight on faster roads, and while the Audi A1 is more agile, the Peugeot makes for a better cruiser.

Mid-spec Allure trim is our favourite for its dual-zone climate control, privacy glass, automatic wipers and power-folding door mirrors, as well as a 3D-style driver display and extra parking aids. That’s in addition to heated door mirrors and automatic lights fitted to other models.

Peugeot 208 lease deals

Read our Peugeot 208 review

Best price from £16,660
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Available now from: £16,660


RRP from: £20,495

From £14,995
From £229

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1.2 Turbo Style Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (100 ps)

Expected annual mileage 5000
Term months 60
Deposit months 12
Monthly payment £228.99
Initial payment £2,747.88

Step-by-step

Leasing works a bit like a long-term rental. You drive it, but you don’t own it.

  • Choose your car, pick your terms and apply for lease credit online
  • Pay monthly rental payments for your chosen term length
  • Drive it, enjoy it, then give it back at the end

What you get

When you lease with Autotrader you get all of this:

  • Full manufacturer’s warranty
  • Road tax and roadside assistance included
  • No admin fees
  • Free returns within 30 days*
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£2,748 initial payment, 60 month contract, 5000 miles p/a. Subject to status and conditions.
  • Lower total monthly cost than PCP/HP
  • No balloon payments
  • Road tax included
George Hill test driving Omoda 5
George Hill test driving Omoda 5

Our pick: 1.5 T SHS-H Knight DHT1 Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

0-62 mph: 7.9 sec
MPG/range: 52.2 mpg
C02 emissions: 120 g/km
Seats: 5
Boot: 370 litres
Insurance group: 28U
Driving
Interior
Practicality
Buying & Owning

Strengths

  • Competitive pricing
  • Long warranty
  • Well equipped

Weaknesses

  • Petrol engine is coarse and thirsty
  • Fidgety ride
  • Poor head room in the back

Model 1.6 TGDI Comfort DCT | Monthly rental £274.36 | Initial payment £1646.16 | Length of agreement 36 months | Annual mileage limit 10,000 miles

Omoda isn’t a brand that will be familiar to everyone, but is part of a wave of SUVs arriving from China. The Omoda 5 is the first model to arrive here, and is a competitively-priced family SUV that counts the Kia Sportage and MG HS among its rivals.

While there’s an electric version, called the Omoda E5, the regular 5 is powered by a 183bhp 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine which needs working hard, when it can become quite coarse. It doesn't deal with bumps as well as a Sportage, although handles pretty well.

It has a smartly-styled interior and a responsive touchscreen. All models are well equipped, but the high-spec Noble trim mentioned here wants for very little – remarkable, given the current leasing rates.

Omoda 5 lease deals

Read our Omoda 5 review

Best price from £22,200
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Available now from: £22,200


RRP from: £24,040

From £19,049
From £262

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1.6 TGDI Knight SUV 5dr Petrol DCT Euro 6 (s/s) (147 ps)

Expected annual mileage 5000
Term months 36
Deposit months 12
Monthly payment £261.58
Initial payment £3,138.96

Step-by-step

Leasing works a bit like a long-term rental. You drive it, but you don’t own it.

  • Choose your car, pick your terms and apply for lease credit online
  • Pay monthly rental payments for your chosen term length
  • Drive it, enjoy it, then give it back at the end

What you get

When you lease with Autotrader you get all of this:

  • Full manufacturer’s warranty
  • Road tax and roadside assistance included
  • No admin fees
  • Free returns within 30 days*
In partnership with
AutoTrader logo
£3,139 initial payment, 36 month contract, 5000 miles p/a. Subject to status and conditions.
  • Lower total monthly cost than PCP/HP
  • No balloon payments
  • Road tax included
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Nissan Qashqai dashboard
Nissan Qashqai dashboard

Our pick: 1.3 DIG-T MHEV N-Connecta Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

0-62 mph: 9.5 sec
MPG/range: 44.1 mpg
C02 emissions: 144 g/km
Seats: 5
Boot: 504 litres
Insurance group: 22E
Driving
Interior
Practicality
Buying & Owning

Strengths

  • Smooth, quiet engines
  • Lower trim levels are great value for private buyers
  • Smart, easy-to-use interior

Weaknesses

  • So-so performance
  • Some rivals are more fun to drive
  • Lacks the seating flexibility of many rivals

Model 1.3 DIG-T MHEV N-Connecta | Monthly rental £287.98 | Initial payment £1724.88 | Length of agreement 36 months | Annual mileage limit 10,000 miles

The Nissan Qashqai is the grandfather of the family SUV scene, and now well into its third generation, it remains a strong contender; even if we think the Kia Sportage and Skoda Karoq are better – but more costly – alternatives.

It’s the entry-level 1.3 DIG-T 140 engine which we rate most highly, and the 18in wheels which come as standard on the N-Connecta trim (which helpfully has the keenest lease rates) provides the best ride comfort.

N-Connecta is also the sweet spot when it comes to equipment, serving up a 360-degree camera, front parking sensors, wireless charging, rear privacy glass and ambient interior lighting.

Nissan Qashqai lease deals

Read our Nissan Qashqai review

Best price from £24,990
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Available now from: £24,990


RRP from: £30,635

From £19,462
From £250

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1.5 h e-POWER Acenta Premium SUV 5dr Petrol Hybrid Auto Euro 6 (s/s) (205 ps)

Expected annual mileage 5000
Term months 48
Deposit months 12
Monthly payment £250.38
Initial payment £3,004.56

Step-by-step

Leasing works a bit like a long-term rental. You drive it, but you don’t own it.

  • Choose your car, pick your terms and apply for lease credit online
  • Pay monthly rental payments for your chosen term length
  • Drive it, enjoy it, then give it back at the end

What you get

When you lease with Autotrader you get all of this:

  • Full manufacturer’s warranty
  • Road tax and roadside assistance included
  • No admin fees
  • Free returns within 30 days*
In partnership with
AutoTrader logo
£3,005 initial payment, 48 month contract, 5000 miles p/a. Subject to status and conditions.
  • Lower total monthly cost than PCP/HP
  • No balloon payments
  • Road tax included
Lawrence Cheung test driving Renault Symbioz
Lawrence Cheung test driving Renault Symbioz

Our pick: 1.3 TCe MHEV techno Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

0-62 mph: 11.2 sec
MPG/range: 47.9 mpg
C02 emissions: 134 g/km
Seats: 5
Boot: 624 litres
Insurance group: 16E
Driving
Interior
Practicality
Buying & Owning

Strengths

  • Keen list price
  • Fuel-efficient hybrid option
  • Sliding rear seats add versatility

Weaknesses

  • Mediocre to drive
  • Cheap-feeling interior
  • Disappointing safety score

Model 1.6 E-Tech Techno | Monthly rental £297.26 | Initial payment £1783.56 | Length of agreement 36 months | Annual mileage limit 10,000 miles

The Renault Symbioz is a family SUV very much in the mould of the Nissan Qashqai, but unlike that household name, the Symbioz is only available as a hybrid.

It doesn’t feel nearly as poky on the move as the Qashqai e-Power (Nissan’s take on the hybrid formula), but it is quiet and the smaller 18in wheels fitted to to Techno models should take some of the firm edge off higher-spec models which are shod with 19in wheels.

All versions come with a great deal of kit as standard, and this entry-level Techno has adaptive cruise control, dual-zone climate control, a wireless phone-charger and a 10.4in infotainment touchscreen. That said, if you can get a good lease deal, then we recommend the Techno Esprit Alpine for its plusher interior and extra safety features.

Renault Symbioz lease deals

Read our Renault Symbioz review

Best price from £24,795
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Available now from: £24,795


RRP from: £27,595

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From £202

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1.3 TCe MHEV techno SUV 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (140 ps)

Expected annual mileage 5000
Term months 24
Deposit months 12
Monthly payment £201.76
Initial payment £2,421.12

Step-by-step

Leasing works a bit like a long-term rental. You drive it, but you don’t own it.

  • Choose your car, pick your terms and apply for lease credit online
  • Pay monthly rental payments for your chosen term length
  • Drive it, enjoy it, then give it back at the end

What you get

When you lease with Autotrader you get all of this:

  • Full manufacturer’s warranty
  • Road tax and roadside assistance included
  • No admin fees
  • Free returns within 30 days*
In partnership with
AutoTrader logo
£2,421 initial payment, 24 month contract, 5000 miles p/a. Subject to status and conditions.
  • Lower total monthly cost than PCP/HP
  • No balloon payments
  • Road tax included
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Skoda Kamiq test drive
Skoda Kamiq test drive

Our pick: 1.0 TSI SE Edition Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

0-62 mph: 9.7 sec
MPG/range: 52.2 mpg
C02 emissions: 122 g/km
Seats: 5
Boot: 400 litres
Insurance group: 15E
Reliability
Safety
Costs
Quality
Performance

Strengths

  • Remarkably roomy rear seats
  • Huge boot by class standards
  • Comfortable ride

Weaknesses

  • No sliding or reclining rear seats
  • Not especially well equipped
  • Other small SUVs have higher driving positions

Model 1.0 TSI Monte Carlo Edition | Monthly rental £298.69 | Initial payment £1792.14 | Length of agreement 36 months | Annual mileage limit 10,000 miles

You could be forgiven for overlooking the Skoda Kamiq in favour of one of its more flamboyantly styled rivals, such as the Ford Puma or Nissan Juke – but you’d be missing a trick, because Skoda’s smallest SUV is a brilliant all-rounder.

We reckon the 113bhp 1.0-litre engine is the best bet because it feels pretty perky and makes it more relaxing at speed than the less-powerful version. As a bonus, it also attracts the lowest monthly leasing costs. In any guise, though, the Kamiq is comfortable, practical and has a great interior.

Ordinarily, we think the entry-level SE trim is the best, but here the high-spec Monte Carlo trim attracts the best leasing deals. It counts 18in black alloy wheels, sports front seats, a panoramic sunroof, beam-shifting matrix LED headlights, a heated steering wheel and a rear-view camera among its standard features.

Skoda Kamiq lease deals

Read our Skoda Kamiq review

Best price from £20,840
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Available now from: £20,840


RRP from: £25,535

From £14,995
From £220

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1.0 TSI Monte Carlo Edition SUV 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (116 ps)

Expected annual mileage 5000
Term months 36
Deposit months 12
Monthly payment £220.13
Initial payment £2,641.56

Step-by-step

Leasing works a bit like a long-term rental. You drive it, but you don’t own it.

  • Choose your car, pick your terms and apply for lease credit online
  • Pay monthly rental payments for your chosen term length
  • Drive it, enjoy it, then give it back at the end

What you get

When you lease with Autotrader you get all of this:

  • Full manufacturer’s warranty
  • Road tax and roadside assistance included
  • No admin fees
  • Free returns within 30 days*
In partnership with
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£2,642 initial payment, 36 month contract, 5000 miles p/a. Subject to status and conditions.
  • Lower total monthly cost than PCP/HP
  • No balloon payments
  • Road tax included
Cupra Born interior driving shot Lawrence Cheung
Cupra Born interior driving shot Lawrence Cheung

Our pick: 58kWh V1 Auto 5dr

0-62 mph: 8 sec
Range: 300 miles
Seats: 5
Boot: 385 litres
Insurance group:
Driving
Interior
Practicality
Buying & Owning

Strengths

  • Good range between charges
  • Relatively fun handling
  • Quiet cruising manners

Weaknesses

  • Much pricier than an MG4
  • Interior could do with more physical controls
  • Slightly firmer ride than a VW ID 3

Model e-Boost 59kWh V1 | Monthly rental £306.82 | Initial payment £1840.92 | Length of agreement 36 months | Annual mileage limit 10,000 miles

Not only does the Cupra Born look more racy than the VW ID 3 on which it’s based, but it feels a whole lot more sporty, too. In fact, it’s one of the better electric cars to drive, if you exclude the likes of electric hot hatches such as the very focussed Hyundai i30 N.

The Born V1 included here has a 59kWh battery, which is good for 266 miles under official figures, although in our range tests, we achieved 219 miles in the summer and 182 miles in winter.

Our pick of the range is the entry-level V1 model because it’s the most sensibly-priced, as our leasing deal shows. It includes LED headlights, climate control, parking aids and 19in alloy wheels, which covers most bases.

Cupra Born lease deals

Read our Cupra Born review

Best price from £27,990
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Available now from: £27,990


RRP from: £35,995

From £22,500
From £317

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79kWh V1 Hatchback 5dr Electric Auto (231 ps)

Expected annual mileage 6000
Term months 48
Deposit months 12
Monthly payment £316.91
Initial payment £3,802.92

Step-by-step

Leasing works a bit like a long-term rental. You drive it, but you don’t own it.

  • Choose your car, pick your terms and apply for lease credit online
  • Pay monthly rental payments for your chosen term length
  • Drive it, enjoy it, then give it back at the end

What you get

When you lease with Autotrader you get all of this:

  • Full manufacturer’s warranty
  • Road tax and roadside assistance included
  • No admin fees
  • Free returns within 30 days*
In partnership with
AutoTrader logo
£3,803 initial payment, 48 month contract, 6000 miles p/a. Subject to status and conditions.
  • Lower total monthly cost than PCP/HP
  • No balloon payments
  • Road tax included
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VW T-Cross dashboard
VW T-Cross dashboard

Our pick: 1.0 TSI Match Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

0-62 mph: 10.1 sec
MPG/range: 50.4 mpg
C02 emissions: 126 g/km
Seats: 5
Boot: 455 litres
Insurance group: 14E
Reliability
Safety
Costs
Quality
Performance

Strengths

  • Spacious, flexible interior
  • Impressive for safety
  • Good to drive

Weaknesses

  • Fiddly climate control panel on higher trims
  • Entry-level engine could be more flexible above town speeds
  • Top-spec Style and R-Line trims are pricey

Model 1.0 TSI Life DSG | Monthly rental £330.25 | Initial payment £1981.50 | Length of agreement 36 months | Annual mileage limit 10,000 miles

The T-Cross is one of Volkswagen’s three small SUVs, sitting alongside the sleeker Taigo and slightly larger T-Roc. Yet with sliding rear seats, it’s arguably more versatile than either.

On the move, the T-Cross delivers a good combination of comfort and handling – better than the Citroën C3 Aircross and Kia Stonic – although the Ford Puma has it licked for driving fun. The 1.0 TSI 95 engine is our pick of the range because it delivers great real-world fuel economy, but the 113bhp version highlighted here is a little nippier.

We reckon the Match trim is the sweet spot, but even so, the entry-level Life model we’ve featured includes all the basics, including 16in alloys, adaptive cruise control, air-conditioning and ambient interior lighting.

Volkswagen T-Cross lease deals

Read our Volkswagen T-Cross review

Best price from £22,225
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Available now from: £22,225


RRP from: £25,985

From £18,750
From £167

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1.0 TSI Match SUV 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (95 ps)

Expected annual mileage 5000
Term months 24
Deposit months 12
Monthly payment £166.61
Initial payment £1,999.32

Step-by-step

Leasing works a bit like a long-term rental. You drive it, but you don’t own it.

  • Choose your car, pick your terms and apply for lease credit online
  • Pay monthly rental payments for your chosen term length
  • Drive it, enjoy it, then give it back at the end

What you get

When you lease with Autotrader you get all of this:

  • Full manufacturer’s warranty
  • Road tax and roadside assistance included
  • No admin fees
  • Free returns within 30 days*
In partnership with
AutoTrader logo
£1,999 initial payment, 24 month contract, 5000 miles p/a. Subject to status and conditions.
  • Lower total monthly cost than PCP/HP
  • No balloon payments
  • Road tax included
Skoda Karoq interior dashboard
Skoda Karoq interior dashboard

Our pick: 1.5 TSI ACT SE L Edition DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

0-62 mph: 9 sec
MPG/range: 46.3 mpg
C02 emissions: 139 g/km
Seats: 5
Boot: 521 litres
Insurance group: 19E
Reliability
Safety
Costs
Quality
Performance

Strengths

  • Good to drive
  • Excellent interior space
  • Smart and sturdy-feeling interior

Weaknesses

  • Seat Ateca is more fun to drive
  • VarioFlex seats no longer standard
  • No hybrid options

Model 1.5 TSI ACT Sportline | Monthly rental £336.42 | Initial payment £2018.52 | Length of agreement 36 months | Annual mileage limit 10,000 miles

Our reviews described the Skoda Karoq as ‘top drawer’, which is high praise indeed. It’s closely related to the Seat Ateca, which isn’t quite as comfortable, and the more expensive VW Tiguan. We think the Karoq is the best of the three.

The Karoq range includes a wide range of petrol and diesel engines, but we think the 1.5 TSI listed here is the best because it’s nippy around town and punchy on the motorway. Regardless of engine choice, it’s comfortable and quiet, making it a good long-distance cruiser.

We usually think the mid-spec SE L is the best choice, because it balances price and equipment very well, but keen deals on the higher-spec Sportline impress. Just remember that the Sportline’s panoramic roof does rob some headroom.

Skoda Karoq lease deals

Read our Skoda Karoq review

Best price from £24,222
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Available now from: £24,222


RRP from: £30,960

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From £252

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1.5 TSI ACT SportLine Edition SUV 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

Expected annual mileage 5000
Term months 36
Deposit months 12
Monthly payment £251.99
Initial payment £3,023.88

Step-by-step

Leasing works a bit like a long-term rental. You drive it, but you don’t own it.

  • Choose your car, pick your terms and apply for lease credit online
  • Pay monthly rental payments for your chosen term length
  • Drive it, enjoy it, then give it back at the end

What you get

When you lease with Autotrader you get all of this:

  • Full manufacturer’s warranty
  • Road tax and roadside assistance included
  • No admin fees
  • Free returns within 30 days*
In partnership with
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£3,024 initial payment, 36 month contract, 5000 miles p/a. Subject to status and conditions.
  • Lower total monthly cost than PCP/HP
  • No balloon payments
  • Road tax included
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Alfa Romeo Tonale interior
Alfa Romeo Tonale interior

Our pick: 1.5 VGT MHEV DCT Auto Euro 6 5dr

0-62 mph: 8.5 sec
MPG/range: 49.6 mpg
C02 emissions: 129 g/km
Seats: 5
Boot: 500 litres
Insurance group: 28E
Driving
Interior
Practicality
Buying & Owning

Strengths

  • Composed handling
  • Strong equipment list
  • Easy-to-use controls

Weaknesses

  • Disappointing interior plastics
  • Not the most practical in the class
  • Not quite as refined as other premium rivals

Model 1.5 VGT MHEV Veloce DCT | Monthly rental £346.61 | Initial payment £2079.66 | Length of agreement 36 months | Annual mileage limit 10,000 miles

Alfa Romeo has a long history of producing stylish models which feel sporty to drive, and here the Tonale family SUV largely delivers. It’s fun in the same way a low-slung hatchback is, although the BMW X1 still has the edge here.

The best leasing deals are for models fitted with our favourite engine, a 1.5-litre petrol with fuel-sipping mild hybrid tech because it’s plenty quick enough, and official fuel economy sits close to 50mpg, matching the likes of the Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage.

Ordinarily we think the entry-level model is the best, but a strange quirk of leasing deals sometimes mean higher-spec models are cheaper. It’s the case here with the Veloce, which counts 19in alloys, heated and cooling front seats, a heated steering wheel and adjustable suspension among its highlights.

Alfa Romeo Tonale lease deals

Read our Alfa Romeo Tonale review

Best price from £37,665
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Available now from: £42,990


RRP from: £37,665

From £26,453
From £457

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1.5 VGT MHEV SUV 5dr Petrol Hybrid DCT Auto Euro 6 (175 ps)

Expected annual mileage 5000
Term months 60
Deposit months 12
Monthly payment £456.62
Initial payment £5,479.44

Step-by-step

Leasing works a bit like a long-term rental. You drive it, but you don’t own it.

  • Choose your car, pick your terms and apply for lease credit online
  • Pay monthly rental payments for your chosen term length
  • Drive it, enjoy it, then give it back at the end

What you get

When you lease with Autotrader you get all of this:

  • Full manufacturer’s warranty
  • Road tax and roadside assistance included
  • No admin fees
  • Free returns within 30 days*
In partnership with
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£5,479 initial payment, 60 month contract, 5000 miles p/a. Subject to status and conditions.
  • Lower total monthly cost than PCP/HP
  • No balloon payments
  • Road tax included
Lawrence Cheung test driving Skoda Octavia vRS
Lawrence Cheung test driving Skoda Octavia vRS

Our pick: 1.5 TSI e-TEC MHEV ACT SE L DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

0-62 mph: 8.5 sec
MPG/range: 57.7 mpg
C02 emissions: 114 g/km
Seats: 5
Boot: 600 litres
Insurance group: 20E
Driving
Interior
Practicality
Buying & Owning

Strengths

  • Spacious for four with a massive boot
  • Easy to live with
  • Optional DCC suspension boosts comfort

Weaknesses

  • More composed, rather than thrilling to drive
  • More entertaining rivals available for similar money
  • Fiddly heater controls

Model 2.0 TSI vRS DSG | Monthly rental £360.68 | Initial payment £2164.08 | Length of agreement 36 months | Annual mileage limit 10,000 miles

Fast estate cars that aren’t priced like the BMW M3 Touring are few and far between. Indeed, it’s really only the Cupra Leon Estate, Volkswagen Golf R Estate – and the car we’ve highlighted here – the Skoda Octavia vRS Estate, that fit the bill.

Yes, the Cupra and VW are faster and more exciting to drive, but the Octavia has the edge when it comes to practicality – especially its massive boot – and it’s pretty comfortable. It should cost you less to run than its rivals, too.

Plenty of equipment is fitted as standard, including racy exterior styling, 19in alloy wheels and sports seats, beam-shifting Matrix LED headlights and a foot-operated electric bootlid. That’s in addition to Skoda’s now-familiar touches, such as umbrellas in the doors and a removable rubbish bin.

Skoda Octavia vRS lease deals

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1.5 TSI ACT SE Technology Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (116 ps)

Expected annual mileage 5000
Term months 60
Deposit months 12
Monthly payment £317.84
Initial payment £3,814.08

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