Peugeot’s smallest SUV combines some striking styling with surprising quality. It’s practical, too, with decent cabin and boot space for this size of car. Although some rivals are more engaging to drive, the Peugeot is more refined.
We’ve plumped for the cheapest deal on a Peugeot 2008, for the entry-level 1.2-litre 100 Active model, which has just been dropped from the official price lists. But you might think it’s worth paying an extra £15 per month for the more powerful 130 Allure, which cuts a second off the 0-62mph time and adds some interesting tech, including the digital i-Cockpit dash display.
Make sure you try one for size before signing on the dotted line though, because the driving position and tiny steering wheel won’t suit everyone – and especially taller drivers.
Vauxhall Grandland
- Model: Grandland 1.2 Ultimate
- List price: £37,045
- Powertrain: 1.2-litre 4-cylinder petrol, FWD
- Power: 134bhp
- 0-62mph: 10.4 seconds
If you are not too bothered about having the latest model, then the run-out deals on stocks of the last generation Vauxhall Grandland are pretty compelling. It’s a big, family-sized 4.6-metre-long SUV with a massive 550-litre boot for less per month than most superminis.
The deal we found costs just £254.83 per month for the range-topping Ultimate version, which is packed with kit, including a powered tailgate, clever matrix-LED headlights, heated seats and windscreen, a head-up display, plus a huge panoramic sunroof.
Don’t be put off by the small 1.2-litre engine. An added turbo and mild-hybrid system help it produce a reasonable 134bhp. But our deal is only for the six-speed manual model, which is a shame because the dual-clutch automatic transmission suits this car better.
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