Good Looks vs. Practicality in Your Car Lease
When facing a diverse car leasing market, it can be a struggle to decide; do you opt for the sexy and luxurious drive that will put a dent in your bank balance? Or perhaps settle for a more practical and fuel efficient hatchback that will get you from A-B?
With so many great sporty new models on the market that claim to cut costs and look great, is it too much to resist a heart-over-head decision? Or can you really have it all?
Combining good looks with good sense
So you want to drive a brand new car with head turning appeal and a powerful performance engine, but you don’t want it to cost so much to run that you have to live in it? Some would say that’s an impossible dream. Those people clearly haven’t seen the stylish new MPVs that have hit taken business car leasing market by storm.
The new MPV or ‘crossover’ is a different kind of car, claiming brutal 4×4 capabilities for a fun drive but looking sleek enough to glide through city streets with ease. As we approach the middle of 2011, the business car leasing market is littered with these new machines; the Nissan Qashqai, the Nissan Juke, the BMW X series, and that’s just a selection of what’s out there. With a truly executive style and finish, not only do these cars look and feel like the very essence of luxury, but they promise near-Focus levels of fuel economy.
Businesses choose to ‘do diesel’
When it comes to driving something drop dead gorgeous but without those hefty running costs, a diesel is always a good shout. Modern diesel engines are so efficient and refined that almost half of all new car leases are now diesel-powered. VW, Audi and BMW offer some notably refined but frugal diesel units; undoubtedly powerful but economical enough for everyday driving.
Redefining the hatchback
The medium sized hatchback represents one of the most competitive markets in business car leasing. But despite this, the average hatchback is traditionally associated with a dull drive that doesn’t raise the heart rate. The question is; does this apply to some of the new models on the market?
For instance, take the Audi A3, a powerful drive with classic good looks. Add to that the iconic VW Golf, the sporty Seat Leon and the newly designed and more popular than ever Ford Focus. These are some of the most attractive and affordable cars on the market, each of their designs revisited to make them more inspiring than ever before.
From German engineering to Swedish design to Japanese reliability, the range of medium sized hatchbacks on the market can offer you almost anything your heart desires at reasonable hiring and running prices.
You can have the perfect car for your business car lease
All this said, if you are tempted by the luxury and affordability of something more a little more stylish, there is a fantastic choice of vehicles for your ideal contract hire in 2011 and the market is becoming more competitive all the time.
The UK business car leasing market has a reputation for being among the best for choice and, with a wider variety of good looking cars that don’t break the bank, we consider this to be one of the best times to go after the car of your dreams.
For more ideas about the car you want, why not browse our brand new Windmill Leasing website? We have hundreds of car leasing deals for you to find your perfect contract hire and, if you’re looking for more advice, you can always request a call back or give us a call on 0800 121 4020.
