Buying a new car? Biggest discounts on popular models revealed

You could save almost £6,500 when buying your next car.

If you're looking for a new car, then you could talk yourself into a great deal.

Dealerships are looking to make up for lost time from the challenges of the last few years by delivering deals which mean they can get deals over the line, and they are more than happy to offer some stunning discounts in order to do so.

But what are the best bargains to be had?

The experts at WhatCar? have produced a ‘target price’ for all new vehicles, set by its team of mystery shoppers who spend their days haggling with dealerships to see just how low they are willing to go.

And those target prices can represent absolutely enormous reductions from the list price.

10 ‒ Mazda MX-30 R-EV

The list price of the E-EV is £34,750, but according to the WhatCar? team you can knock that down to £33,536. That’s a percentage drop of 3.5%, or in cash terms £1,214.

For that money, you’re bagging a decent hybrid, which according to reviewers delivers an impressive and quiet range.

It also won praise for its “tidy handling”.

9 ‒ Jaguar F-Pace

The F-Pace is difficult to match among fellow family SUVs when it comes to “driving fun”, suggests WhatCar.

It wins particular praise for its handling, and how agile it is in corners, though it does suffer from a firm suspension set-up.

The WhatCar? team reckons you can negotiate around 4.4% off the list price of £48,770, meaning a new price of £46,630 ‒ a cash saving of £2,140.

8 ‒ Renault Clio

You can pocket a saving of a little over £1,000 if you negotiate over the price of a Renault Clio. It comes with a list price of £19,195, but you can get that down to £18,192 ‒ a saving of 5.2% ‒ with the 1.0 TCe 90 Techno model.

It’s a stonking car too, as the current small car of the year at the WhatCar? Awards, delivering the combination of a fun drive, being practical and cheap to run, while it also boasts a great interior for a small motor. 

7 ‒ Audi Q5

Seventh spot in the list goes to the Audi Q5, and specifically the 40 TDI Quattro Sport model.

It has a list price of £48,175, so it’s not exactly a budget-friendly motor, but you can trim that down by 6.1% to £45,256 according to the negotiators.

The car itself is a “brilliant” family SUV, with plus points including its engines, tidy handling and comfortable driving position in the WhatCar? tests. 

6 ‒ BMW iX

It’s another SUV on the list, though WhatCar? reckons the BMW iX is one of the most “luxurious” cars you can buy, combining strong performance and a long range with a high-quality interior and infotainment system.

That luxury comes with a hefty price tag though, with the xDrive50 M Sport model boasting a list price of a mighty £104,285.

You can get that down by 6.2% to £97,824, however, a cash saving of almost £6,500.

5 ‒ Ford Focus

If you pick your moment, you could knock almost £2,000 off the list price of the 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid mHEV Titanium model of the Ford Focus.

That works out at a 6.7% percentage discount from its £28,490 list price.

The Focus is a great family car, so you’re getting a good motor for the money.

The WhatCar? reviewers praised its quick, accurate steering and sharp handling, suggesting that few other family cars are quite so much fun to drive.

4 ‒ Peugeot 408

You can knock almost 10% off the £31,775 list price of the 1.2 PureTech Allure model, argue WhatCar?, meaning a saving of £3,056.

The Peugeot 408 is a bit of a blend of SUV, estate and coupe, but delivers plenty of room in the back and boot, as well as a high driving position.

3 ‒ Citroen C4

The list price of £23,530 on the 1.2 PureTech [130] Plus can be knocked down to £21,186, a saving of 9.7%, the negotiators at WhatCar? Found.

It boasts decent fuel economy, and is well equipped, with a built-in SatNav, head-up display and rear-view camera.

2 ‒ Seat Arona

The Seat Arona already more than delivers when it comes to the headline price, according to WhatCar?, given its practicality, big boot and enjoyable driving experience.

But that is further boosted by the fact that you can talk yourself into a killer deal on the motor, getting its 1.0 TSI SE Technology model down from £23,515 to £20,143, a 14.3% discount.

1 ‒ Vauxhall Corsa

The biggest discount of all is available on the Vauxhall Corsa, and specifically the 1.2 Turbo GS model.

The list price can be driven down from £22,905 to just £19,481, a whopping 14.9% lower.

The Corsa has long been one of the best-selling cars in the UK, and its equipment and competitive pricing are big reasons for that.

The fact that you can negotiate even more eye-catching prices just adds to its appeal.

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