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SAVE £4518Vauxhall Astra

WHAT CAR? SAYS Model 1.2 Turbo 130 GS List price £29,855

Target Price £25,337 Target PCP £291

Provided you stick with one of the cheaper trims, the Astra offers good value, especially with the 15% discount you get here. For this keen price, you get a comfy ride, tidy handling and adequate performance from its 1.2-litre petrol engine. Elsewhere, though, it struggles to compete with the more accomplished cars in the class.

SAVE £2837BMW 4 Series Coupé

WHAT CAR? SAYS
Model 420i M Sport (Pro Pack)
List price £46,945

Target Price £44,108
Target PCP £472

Our favourite coupé excels when it comes to handling, interior quality and ride comfort (on the Pro Pack’s adaptive suspension). It’s easy to live with, and the 420i’s 2.0-litre petrol engine provides plenty of performance.

SAVE £3675Seat Ateca

WHAT CAR? SAYS
Model 1.5 TSI SE
List price £30,310

Target Price £26,635
Target PCP £341

As well as being one of the more affordable family SUVs, the Ateca is enjoyable to drive, with agile handling and strong engines. Our favourite is the 148bhp 1.5-litre petrol, which is gutsy enough to cope with heavy loads.

SAVE £1214Mazda MX-30 R-EV

WHAT CAR? SAYS
Model R-EV Prime-Line
List price £34,750

Target Price £33,536
Target PCP £397

Our 2024 Plug-in Hybrid of the Year is one of the cheapest examples of the breed you can buy, so it’s one of the few that makes sense for private buyers. It has a smart, well-equipped interior and an official electric range of 53 miles.

SAVE £2363Renault Austral

WHAT CAR? SAYS
Model E-Tech FHEV Techno
List price £34,695

Target Price £32,332
Target PCP £323

This hybrid family SUV stands out for its excellent fuel economy and low CO2 output. However, it trails behind rivals such as the Kia Sportage when it comes to ride comfort, interior quality and boot space, despite its sliding rear seats.

SAVE £2009Audi SQ2

WHAT CAR? SAYS
Model Vorsprung
List price £49,655

Target Price £47,646
Target PCP £564

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