10 Hot Cars to Make Your Summer Sizzle

We often write articles about the best cars on the market including electric cars, hybrids and so forth, but this article’s different. We’re bringing together all of our best discounted offers today, so brace yourself! These outstanding vehicles could all feature in any top 10, based on merit alone. Many are multi-award winning, yet with huge discounts. All are in stock and available for delivery in July…so hurry!

Citroen C3 1.2 Turbo Plus Hatchback

 

Often touted as one of the best small cars you can buy, the C3 offers a comfortable ride and spacious interior, ideal for nipping around town. Providing optimal comfort through soft suspension and light controls, it’s well-suited for commuting. You get sleek SUV styling accompanied by over 300 litres of boot space, which is pretty large considering this vehicle’s classified as a supermini. This Citroen C3 can easily manage 50mpg fuel economy meaning there’s very little not to love about this great compact car. 

Nissan Qashqai 1.3 DiG-T MH N-Connecta 

 

When one of the best SUVs you can lease ends up in our offers section, it isn’t a deal you want to let pass you by. This Qashqai comes in the most popular N-Connecta trim which is widely considered to be the best available on this vehicle. In addition to a host of other features including a glass roof, you get 18in wheels, a fully digital driver display, wireless smartphone mirroring, extra visibility aids and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The engine has mild hybrid technology to improve efficiency, and you get a more than ample 479 litres of boot space.

Hyundai Kona 160kW N Line S 65kWh

 

A well-rounded electric SUV, the Hyundai Kona offers a sublime balance of practicality, interior features, and driving range. It's regarded as easy to drive, comfortable, and competitively priced, making it a strong contender in the EV market. This second generation Kona gets you a class-leading 319 miles with 17-inch wheels. Featuring a user-friendly infotainment system, sporty styling touches and ample space for passengers and cargo, it has a stand out interior and is considered spacious for its class. It can recharge its battery pack from 10 percent to 80 percent in 43 minutes during DC charging.

 Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI 204 Match eHybrid DSG

 

Oft touted as one of the best versions of the Golf, particularly for company car drivers due to its class-leading electric-only range, the Golf eHybrid is nippy, effortless to drive and can cover 73 miles on electric power alone. Its long electric range and low official CO2 emissions are complimented by enhanced comfort compared to most other PHEV hatchbacks with plenty of headroom, even for tall passengers. Regenerative braking is standard to help top up the battery under deceleration and it comes with a 12.9in infotainment touchscreen that’s mounted high up. The Match trim also boasts 17in alloy wheels, parking aids, keyless entry and start, tinted rear windows, adaptive cruise control and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

Hyundai Tucson 1.6T Plug-in Hybrid N Line S

 

With a user-friendly interior and luxury feel, this automatic Hyundai Tucson is well worth considering if you’re looking for a well-sized car. The N Line S trim adds sportier styling, 19-inch wheels, N Line electric seats with ventilation, a panoramic sunroof, red detailing, blind spot monitoring, and powerful LED headlights. In every Tucson, there are rear parking sensors and a reversing camera, making parking in tight spaces much easier. Boot space is very generous too at 577 litres, as is passenger space, making this a really practical family car.

Kia Sportage 1.6T GDi 157 48V ISG GT-Line

 

This Kia Sportage is a well-reviewed family SUV offering a good balance of practicality, technology, and style. It features a mild-hybrid petrol engine, dual clutch transmission, a good level of comfort, and a spacious interior with a large boot. The GT-Line trim adds sporty styling elements and features. Top-spec GT-Line S models include a 360-degree camera and all models get automatic LED headlights. The Kia Sportage has won numerous awards for its credentials including as What Car? winner of their best family SUV 2024. It comes fitted with an extensive range of safety and convenience features, including Highway Drive Assist and Remote Smart Park Assist.

Vauxhall Astra 1.2 Turbo 130 GS

 

With looks that are a million miles away from the Astra of old, if you’re looking for a great value car lease then look no further. This Vauxhall Astra in a mid-spec trim is comfortable and reasonably nippy, including adaptive cruise control, seats designed for comfort with a heated steering wheel and front seats, keyless entry and start, and a 360-degree parking camera. It also boasts 17-inch alloy wheels and ambient interior lighting. Still not sure? You might well be swayed by the  the long list of reassuring driver-assistance technology available in this Astra.

Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI Sportline DSG

 

Frequently praised for its spacious interior, generous equipment levels and comfortable ride,the Skoda Karoq is a very strong contender in its class, often considered to be one of the best value family SUVs you can buy, with the added benefit of a huge 588 litre boot. This trim offers features including adaptive matrix headlights, parking sensors, and a driver fatigue sensor in addition to wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring. Sports seats in the Sportline fabric and silver stitching compliment the rest of this trim's equipment which include a customisable instrument cluster, cruise control with speed limiter and rain-sensing windscreen wipers.

Peugeot 408 1.2 Hybrid 136 GT e-DSC6

 

This is a stylish and practical vehicle with a focus on comfort and a premium-feeling interior for its price. The Hybrid 136 engine makes great sense for most drivers, since it balances performance and efficiency well. This self-charging 408 deploys the e-DSC6 only in its faster 136hp form. Previously, to get this particular car with an equally advanced engine, you had to pay for the top Plug-in Hybrid version. Now however, the 408 range begins with this very advanced Hybrid 136 e-DSC6 model. It’s a hybrid you can't plug-in - but for nearly half the time in urban traffic, it'll run almost completely on battery power. And since you're not lugging about the extra weight of a plug-in system it's more economical.

Skoda Enyaq 210kW 85x Sportline 82kWh

 

This well-rounded electric SUV stands out for its spacious and comfortable interior and impressive range. Relatively affordable among similarly appointed vehicles, it boasts dual electric motors producing 286 PS (210kW) and all-wheel drive, providing strong acceleration, with up to 328 miles WLTP range. The all-wheel drive system is particular to the ‘85x’ variant, adding extra stability, which is particularly useful on poorer road surfaces, enhancing traction. Sportline’s lowered sports suspension setup offers increased agility, while smoothing road imperfections. A standout feature is the head-up display, which projects essential driving information directly onto the windscreen including speed and driver assistance alerts.