Best new car discounts: February 2024 (2024)

Model 1.2 TurboGS|List price £22,905| Target Price £19,481 | Saving £3424|Percentage discount14.9%

The Vauxhall Corsa was one of the best-selling cars in the UK last year, and it's easy to understand why.

There's an engine and trim option for almost everyone, with 78bhp, 99bhp or 128bhp versions available, or even aVauxhallCorsa Electric. There are also some bigdiscounts available on each of them.

Our favourite engine and trim combinationoptionis the 99bhp engine with GS trim. It provides a good balance of performance and cost; GS trimcomes with17in alloy wheels,sportystylingand wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Autoas standard.

In fact, equipment and pricing is where the Corsa excels, because the Seat Ibiza is more fun to drive and the Volkswagen Polo is more spacious.

Read our in-depthVauxhall Corsareview

Model 1.0 TSI SE Technology|List price £23,515 | Target Price £20,143 | Saving £3372|Percentage discount14.3%

For the money, few small SUVs are as capable as the Seat Arona.

It's one of the more practicalcars in the class, with a big boot and spacious back seats, while the driving experience is surprisingly enjoyable. The 94bhp 1.0-litre engine ispeppy, plus the tidy handling and precise steering can lead you to believe you're driving a small car.

For the best value, SE Technology is the trim to go for. It comes with a similar amount of kit as the entry-level SE, but adds rear parking sensors and a larger 9.2in infotainment screen.

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Model 1.2 PureTech [130] Plus|List price £23,530| Target Price £21,186| Saving £2344|Percentage discount9.7%

It may have a raised ride height and sleek roofline, butthe Citroën C4 isvery well priced – especially with the 128bhp 1.2-litre petrol engine. It's our preferredoption for the C4because it pulls strongly from low and high speeds, which makes it ideal for driving on the motorway. Official fuel economy is alsogood at 50mpg on the combined cycle.

Despite Youtrim being wellequipped for the money, we think it's worth stepping up to Plus trim. It's the cheapest trim available with our favourite engineandit gives you useful features such asbuilt-in sat-nav, a head-up display and a rear-view camera as standard.

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Model 1.2 PureTech Allure|List price £31,775| Target Price £28,719| Saving £3056|Percentage discount9.6%

Part family SUV, part estate and part coupé, the Peugeot 408 blends three bodystyles into one.

You might thinkthat this brings compromises, especially because of the sleek looks. However,there's actually more spacein the back thanthe Cupra Formentor, plus the boot is a good sizeat 536 litres. You also get a highdriving position that many new car buyers crave.

As withPeugeot's other models,the 408's interior has a high-quality feel to go withthe sharp looks. Our favourite Allure trim also comes with a good amount of kit as standard, including a 10.0in digital driver's display and lumbar support for the front seats.

Read our in-depthPeugeot 408review

Model 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid mHEV Titanium|List price £28,490| Target Price £26,586| Saving £1904|Percentage discount6.7%

The Ford Focus has long been one of the best family cars to drive, and that's no exception with this latest version.

It has quick, accurate steering that makes it fun to hustledown a twisty road, plusthesharp handling onlyenhancesthe experience. Overall, fewfamily cars – other than the Seat Leon –can match it for driver enjoyment.

Even though there are more powerful engines available, we think the 123bhp 1.0-litre petrol engine is the best option for it.It's not all that frisky (0-62mph takes 10.2sec), but it doespull well once the revs build past 2000rpm. It also helpskeep the price down, especially comparedwith rivals such as the Volkswagen Golf.

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Model xDrive50 M Sport|List price £104,285| Target Price £97,824| Saving £6461|Percentage discount6.2%

The BMW iX is one of the most luxurious electric SUVsyou can buy.

That's helped by its interior, which is pleasing to the eye and to the touch withitsminimalistdesign and use of high-quality materials. The infotainment system is also veryeasy to use while drivingthanks to the rotary controller on the centre console.

Other strengths include impressiverefinement, strong performance and a long official range. The xDrive50version,for instance, can travel 383 miles officially between charges. That'sfartherthan what the Audi Q8 e-tron can manage.

Read our in-depthBMW iXreview

Model 40 TDI Quattro Sport|List price £48,175| Target Price£45,256| Saving £2919|Percentage discount6.1%

If you're looking for a premium family SUV, then the Audi Q5 is a brilliant option.

It has a range of smooth and punchyengines, tidy handling and a comfortable driving position. It's also agreat car fordoing big miles in, especially in Sport guise; it comes with Audi's'Dynamic Suspension' and relatively small (for a car of this size) 18in alloys. These deliver a ride that's more comfortable than the set-up in the Volvo XC60.

Then there's the interior.All cars come with a12.3in 'Virtual co*ckpit' digital driver'sdisplay as standard, which is crisp and easy to use. The quality of the materials are also better than what you'll find in theLand Rover Discovery Sport.

Read our in-depthAudi Q5 review

Model 1.0 TCe 90 Techno|List price £19,195| Target Price £18,192| Saving £1003|Percentage discount5.2%

Our 2024 Small Car of the Year, the Renault Clio is a fantastic all-rounder.

It's fun to drive, practical and cheap to run, plus it has one of the best interiors of any small car. On top of that, whenyou combinethe entry-level1.0-litre engine with Techno trim, itundercuts nearly allof its rivals on price (including theVolkswagen Polo).

Standard equipment is generous for the money, too; Techno trim comes witha wireless phone-charging pad, automatic LED headlights andfront and rear parking sensors as standard.

Read our in-depthRenault Clio review

Model 2.0 D200 R-Dynamic S|List price £48,770| Target Price £46,630| Saving £2140|Percentage discount4.4%

Few family SUVs can match the Jaguar F-Pace for driving fun.

It's available with a widerange of engines, including four-cylinders, smooth six-cylinders and even a fire-breathing V8. For the best balance of performance and cost, we think the 201bhp 2.0-litre diesel is the best option; it'spunchy from low revs and more thanquick enough (0-62mph takes8.2sec).

The best part of the F-Pace, though, is the handling. It feels genuinely agile in the corners, which is something that can't be said for the Audi Q5 or Volvo XC60. The only downside of this is the firm suspension set-up, which meansit's not as comfortable to drive as either the Q5 or XC60.

Read our in-depthJaguar F-Pace review

Model R-EV Prime Line|List price £34,750| Target Price £33,536| Saving £1214|Percentage discount3.5%

Previously, the MX-30 was only available as an electric car. However, Mazda has recently launched a plug-in hybrid (PHEV)version of the small SUV.

Called the R-EV, the MX-30 is now much more appealingthan before.It combines a tiny 830cc petrol engine, an electric motor and a 17.8kWh battery thatdeliverquietand efficient progress. It can also travel an impressive 53 miles on electric-only power, according to official tests. That'sfarther than what the Kia Niro PHEV can manage.

We also appreciate the MX-30's smart interior, intuitive infotainment system and tidy handling. Prime Line trim is fairlywell equipped, too; it comes with adaptive cruise control and automatic windscreen wipers as standard.

Read our in-depthMazda MX-30 R-EVreview

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