Top 5 SUV Deals for Summer 2020

The Mazda CX-30 very much toes the line between hatchback and SUV. It’s a car aimed specifically at young families. It is slightly shorter than the Mazda 3 hatchback that it is based on but it sits 10 cm taller, meaning it is safer, more dampened and of course you get a better riding position. The CX-30 is being pitched as Mazdas next best-selling car in Europe, so to achieve that ambition it has been launched at an extremely competitive price point with a lot of attractive offers available, especially when you remember that Mazdas are somewhat premium in terms of the cabin quality, build quality and material selection.

So right now the CX-30 is available at the very agreeable starting price of £22,940, but with Mazda’s PCP options you can get it for just £219 per month with 0% APR and £3,761 deposit. This is a 42-month deal and offers an accessible entry point into premium SUV ownership. Certainly, one to keep an eye out for in the next few months...

Jeep has serious pedigree in the SUV market, you could argue that they actually invented the SUV when they launched their first military vehicles, but this is their first small family SUV, the Renegade. It’s a characterful thing with squared-off proportions and Gerry-can styled headlights, but it’s even better to own than it is to look at. There are 6 different engine variants available, the most economical of which will return just shy of 50mpg, and the Renegade is nice and practical too. The boxy dimensions ensure that all 351 litres of the boot is usable and if you’re carrying larger items then the rear seats fold flat to offer a massive 1,297 litres.

Right now you can pick up a brand new Jeep Renegade for just £199 per month with 0% APR and Jeep will contribute up to a massive £3,750 to the deposit! Don’t wait around and book a test drive because this deal won’t last forever.

It’s important for Nissan that their top-selling Qashqai carries on selling by the truckload as we come out of lockdown. The demand for these cars in the UK is seemingly never-ending as it appears to be the go-to SUV for buyers who traditionally choose to go for large hatchbacks or saloon cars. The Qashqai boasts hatchback0like driving dynamics but with a significantly more refined and luxurious driving experience thanks to high-quality materials and commanding ride height.

The Nissan Qashqai is available right now on a 0% APR deal from Nissan for just £299 per month. This is the well-equipped NTEC spec with the aesthetically-pleasing Sports Pack, 19-inch alloys and also Nissan’s ProPilot assistance package. A lot of kit for not a great deal of money and of course no interest… excellent!  

The EcoSport from Ford is a B-segment SUV that aims to dominate the small SUV market much like it’s smaller sibling, the Fiesta, dominates the small hatchback market. The EcoSport boasts a lot of the same underpinnings as the Fiesta, which is already a winning formula, so the smart and stylish interior is easily recognisable and the driving dynamics are particularly simple. The real headline-grabbing element is beneath the bonnet. The Ford EcoSport can be spec’d with Ford’s highly decorated 1.5-litre EcoBlue engine which will return up to 67 mpg when driven correctly. Alternatively you could choose a 1.0-litre petrol EcoBoost engine and have a bit more power (up to 140 PS) while still getting a solid 53 mpg in return!

The EcoSport starts from £18,400 - but right now you can buy a brand new high spec ‘ST-Line’ model on a PCP deal for just £250 per month with 0% APR and just a £3,812 deposit. That’s a particularly good deal when you weigh in how much equipment comes as standard in the ST-Line models.

And at the very top of our list as one of the best deals available in the SUV market coming out of lockdown this summer, is the new Compass from Jeep. This is the car that is taking the fight to the likes of the well-established mid-size SUVs such as the Volkswagen Tiguan, Nissan Qashqai, KIA Sportage and Ford Kuga. While those 4 are all very good cars in their own right, they rather same-y and none pose the unconventional appeal on offer from the Compass. The Jeep is not only an extremely handsome SUV, but it’s also particularly well put together and the interior is more refined and more comfortable than the majority of its competitors. Don’t go thinking that this is a gas-guzzling Jeep built to go off-road, because it isn’t. It’s a comfortable and practical SUV that is powered by a fruity 1.4-litre engine, so while desirability is high, running costs are low.

The best thing about the Compass is that right now Jeep are offering it with 0% APR and a £3,500 deposit contribution. This means that although the car costs from £30,000 on the road, it can be yours for just £305 a month on a PCP deal. That’s a lot of metal for your money...