Best new car deals 2022: this week’s top car offers

When buying a new car, it pays to do your research if you want to get the best deal. To help you in the buying process, our team of car buying experts monitor all of the latest PCP deals from major car manufacturers to bring you our selection of the best new car deals each week.

Our choices for this week’s best new car deals include a £1,500 saving on the Mazda MX-5 Roadster, as well as £1,500 off the Renault Captur SUV, and a saving of £20,912 off the BMW 745e saloon.

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We’ve also picked three of the best nearly new car deals from our sister site BuyaCar, with substantial savings on the electric Nissan Leaf, the Toyota Aygo and the Volkswagen Arteon

Along with our weekly picks for the best new and nearly new car deals, our guide lists a selection of all the best offers currently available on new cars, so carry on reading if you're looking to save money on a new car.

When buying a new car, don't forget that it always pays to haggle. If you're a nervous negotiator, we can help you drive a bargain with our guide to securing the right deal. You might also find that your existing car is worth more than you think in part exchange. Following controversy surrounding diesel emissions, several manufacturer scrappage schemes are still in action, which might tempt you to trade in your older, less efficient diesel for a new, less polluting model. If you prefer the idea of leasing a new car instead, then check out our list of the best car lease deals. 

Read on for our in-depth guide to the best new and nearly new car deals, including those from manufacturer websites and online brokers.

Best new car deals – latest deals updated: 21 January 2022

The sporty Mazda MX-5 roadster is available with a £1,500 deposit contribution. The deal gets you the Sport model, which has 16-inch alloy wheels, black leather upholstery and a Bose premium stereo system. The MX-5 is one of the best driver’s cars available, with a punchy 130bhp 1.5-litre petrol engine capable of 0-62mph in 8.3 seconds.

Renault is now offering a £1,500 deposit contribution on the brilliant Renault Captur, the winner of our Best Small SUV award for 2021. In Limited trim, it has a spacious interior with a practical sliding rear seat, and all of the latest technology, including a seven-inch infotainment touchscreen equipped with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

BMW is offering a deposit contribution of £20,912 on the BMW 745e plug-in hybrid. The deal gets you the M Sport model, which features a luxury interior and some of the best in-car technology available. It also offers around 28 miles of electric-only range, a top-notch driving experience and rapid performance, with 0-62mph taking a fraction more than five seconds. 

Buyacar

All of our weekly picks for BuyaCar deals are for 'pre-registered' cars – essentially brand new cars registered to show as 'sold' in an effort to increase sales figures. Although they're technically used cars, they have only covered a handful of miles, and are all offered at a considerable discount.

Pre-registered examples of the Nissan Leaf in Tekna trim with a 150hp electric motor and 40kWh battery are available for £27,299 on BuyaCar, which equates to a 16% saving of £5,196 compared with what they cost new.

BuyaCar has pre-registered examples of the Toyota Aygo in X-Play specification powered by a 72hp 1.0-litre petrol engine available for £12,150, which represents a 13% saving of £1,770 compared with the cost of a new equivalent.

There are pre-registered examples of the Volkswagen Arteon in R-Line form with a 190hp 2.0-litre petrol engine and automatic gearbox on sale for £34,115 on BuyaCar. This is a 14% saving of £5,480 compared with the cost of a brand new equivalent.

Audi deals

The Audi A5 is available on PCP finance and Audi is contributing £3,500 towards the cost of your deposit. For the coupe model in 35 TFSI S Line form, you’ll pay £10,023 up front followed by 47 payments of £419 per month.

BMW deals

The winner of our Best Sports Car award for 2022 was the BMW 4 Series and the car is currently available on PCP finance with a £2,000 deposit contribution. The 420i M Sport model works out at £399 per month over four years after a deposit of £7,490.

The BMW 5 Series remains one of the best executive saloons and BMW is currently offering a PCP deal  that includes a £4,136 deposit contribution and a relatively low interest rate of 2.9% APR on the 520i in M Sport trim.

Dacia deals

The Dacia Duster is currently available on PCP finance with up to £500 as a deposit contribution. You can now buy the Comfort model with the 89bhp TCe 90 petrol engine for £218 per month after a deposit of the same amount.

Fiat deals

If you like the looks of the Fiat 500 but need a little more space, the Fiat 500X could be the answer; it's currently available with a deposit contribution of £2,100. The 1.0-litre Sport model is currently available for £284 per month.

Ford deals

The sporty Ford Fiesta ST-Line is now available for £230 a month over three years on PCP finance at 0% APR. A customer deposit of £5,017 is required, getting you this stylish supermini.

The Ford Puma is available on a two-year PCP deal at 0% APR that means the ST-Line model with the 123bhp 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine is £240 per month.

Hyundai deals

The new Hyundai Bayon is now available with a £1,000 deposit contribution on PCP finance. The two-year deal gets you the well-specced SE Connect model for £148 a month after a customer deposit of £6,100. 

Mazda deals

The Mazda6 Tourer estate is available with a £1,000 deposit contribution and 0% APR. The 191bhp petrol model with an automatic gearbox in GT Sport trim is £539 per month over two years after a deposit of £5,264.

The Mazda MX-5 is one of Carbuyer's favourite sports cars and Mazda has made ownership even more appealing by making the excellent 129bhp SE-L model available at 0% APR. If you can stump up a £3,847 deposit, you can secure monthly payments of £409 over two years.

Peugeot deals

Peugeot is contributing £1,300 towards the cost of a PCP finance deal for the Rifter MPV in Allure trim with a BlueHDi 100 diesel engine. The car costs £309 per month over four years after a deposit of £2,485.

Renault deals

The Renault Clio was our Best Small Car for 2022 and the E-Tech hybrid model is available on a 0% PCP finance deal with a £750 deposit contribution. In mid-spec Iconic trim, our pick, the car is £199 per month over two years.

The practical Renault Kadjar SUV is available on PCP finance at 0% APR with a £500 deposit contribution from Renault. The deal gets you the TCE 140 petrol model in well-specced Iconic trim, with payments of £299 a month over two years after a deposit of £5,717.

SEAT deals

Those buyers looking for plenty of space may want to consider SEAT’s latest deal on the Tarraco SUV. It means you can currently buy the car for £355 per month with a contribution of £2,500 after a deposit of £6,125. In 148bhp 1.5-litre petrol FR trim, the Tarraco comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlamps, sat nav, rear privacy glass and cruise control.

Skoda deals

Skoda is currently offering a £2,250 deposit contribution towards the Kodiaq SUV on PCP finance. After a deposit of £4,566, monthly payments of £379 are required for 47 months. This gets you the 148bhp 1.5-litre petrol engine in SEL trim. At the end of the deal an optional £13,589 final payment makes it yours to keep.

Volkswagen

Volkswagen is offering £1,750 off the T-Cross as a deposit contribution. The 108bhp 1.0-litre petrol model in SE trim works out at £205 per month over four years after a deposit of £4,636.

The Volkswagen T-Roc is one of the latest compact SUVs to hit the market, offering a more adventurous alternative to a Volkswagen Golf. With a £1,250 deposit contribution offered by VW when you use PCP financing, it might be more affordable than you think. A deposit of £5,728 will secure a 1.0-litre petrol T-Roc Active for £205 a month on a four-year agreement. 

Volvo deals

The Volvo S60 B5 R-Design saloon is currently on a PCP deal for £389 a month over three years. Volvo contributes £3,500 towards the cost of your deposit plus a discount of £3,510, leaving you to pay £4,739 up front.

The R-Design trim model comes with a long list of standard equipment, including a 9.3-inch tablet-style touchscreen infotainment system, Bluetooth compatibility, sat nav, dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, LED lights and voice control.