Battle of the Crossovers – Nationwide’s Top 5 Crossover Leasing Deals

The crossover is becoming a strong favourite in the car market, especially for families who need a little more space but don’t need to drive across fields to get where they’re going! Not a hatchback, not quite an SUV, but which of the current market models are the best in show? Here are the contenders..

Nissan Juke
Engine: 1.6
Doors: 5
0 – 62: 11 Seconds
Combined MPG: 44.8

The Nissan Juke has been considered a daring choice by reviewers stylistically due its unconventional image, but is still a popular choice. Spending most of its time pushing paint over the Qashqai if the adverts are to be believed, the Juke takes the success of the Qashqai and places it in a more compact package. The Juke is for those who want to make an impression, so comes with plenty of add ons, although everything you would expect is also included as standard. With a competitive MPG rate of 30 in the city, and a service interval of 18,000 miles, the Juke is maybe not the leader of the group but a serious contender nonetheless. Get behind the wheel of the Nissan Juke 1.6 Visia from only £154.95 + VAT a month.

Nissan Qashqai
Engine: 1.6
Doors: 5
0 – 62: 12.8 seconds
Combined MPG: 45.6

“Urbanproof. Remastered”: The Nissan Qashqai looks to provide the full crossover experience for city living. Its urban MPG may not be any more impressive, matching the 30mpg of the Juke, but in mixed environments the Qashqai is miles ahead. It’s the perfect family car, with comfort and space given most attention with the Qashqai being one of the most affordable to run. With literally everything but a sat nav as standard the Qashqai has it all, with bags of space to boot. Lease the Nissan Qashqai 1.6 Acenta from only £179.95 + VAT  a month.

Kia Sportage
Engine: 2.0
Doors: 5
0 – 62: 10.9 seconds
Combined MPG: 49.6

The Kia Sportage definitely looks the business with striking looks, and even the basic model has all the accessories you’ll ever need, right up to a rain sensor, Bluetooth and cruise control. In terms of performance, it’s definitely not bottom of the pack offering a nippy drive. The Sportage is ideal for those who want a Crossover package with a few extra gadgets thrown in.  Drive away a Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDi 1 from just £199.95 + VAT a month.

Hyundai Ix35
Engine: 2.0
Doors: 5
0 – 62: 10.8 seconds
Combined MPG: 47.9

The Hyundai ix35 is equipped with all the accessories you’d ever need, air con, Bluetooth and rear parking sensor, not something that available on most of the other crossovers as standard. The range and MPG are more than acceptable, as are the performance figures. There’s also plenty of space making it ideal busy family life. The Hyundai is for those people looking to get a lot for their money, but doesn’t quite has what it takes to be the class leader. Check out Nationwide’s Hot Offer on the Hyundai ix35 1.7 CRDi Premium Individual Pack 2WD from only £264.95 + VAT a month.

Ford Kuga
Engine: 2.0
Doors: 5
0 – 62: 10.2 seconds
Combined MPG: 47.1

Quick, spacious and comfortable, the Ford Kuga looks to strike the perfect balance between performance and control. The fuel economy is likely to be expensive as with all the crossover class but the Kuga is one of the best. In fact the Kuga leads the class in almost every performance stat, and reviewers almost everywhere are hailing at the best you can get. Practical, comfortable and not bad to look at either the Kuga is a serious contender if not your first choice for a crossover. The Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCI Zetec is now available to lease from just £288.95 + VAT  a month.

The winner? Has to be a tie between the Qashqai and the Kuga really. Both economic and stylish with bags of space and all you need in the way of accessories, look no further. The Hyundai, Juke and Kia just can’t keep up in that respect but are perfect if you just need a basic crossover model which gets the job done at its own pace.

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