Best in class Key Rival: Hyundai Tucson


The Tucson is the also Korean sister car to our current Business Car of the Year, the Kia Sportage. Like the Kia,


CPM 51.09p


the Tucson has its own distinctive look, although it’s less shocking now more than two years after launch.


Inside, the interior of this Hyundai is dominated by the 10.3in touchscreen for the infotainment. Whilst the instruments in front of the driver are taken care of by another 10.3 screen for the instruments. Leg and head room in the back of the Tucson is excellent and there’s a practically shaped 620-litre boot. Price dictates that we focus on the Premium equipment grade. This has all the standard kit you’d expect, with 18in alloy wheels, heated front seats and a Krell Premium sound system included. The Tucson in this spec has the highest P11D figure here at £36,885, and also the highest CO2 emissions, while fuel costs are joint-highest. It does however reclaim some ground with the second- strongest expected residual values.


Key Rival: Kia Sportage Kia Sportage 1.6h T-GDi 3


P11D: £36,015 CO2 (tax): 129g/km (30%) BIK 20/40% a month: £180/£360 Fuel consumption: 49.6mpg National Insurance: £4,535 First year VED: £200 Subsequent VED: £170 Engine size/power: 1,591cc/230hp AFR: 15p


 Residual value: 45.51%  Depreciation: £19,623  Fuel costs: £7,910  SMR: £2,344


 Residual value: 44.79%  Depreciation: £20,365  Fuel costs: £7,910  SMR: £2,379


Hyundai Tucson 1.6h T-GDi Premium


P11D: £36,885 CO2 (tax): 130g/km (31%) BIK 20/40% a month: £190/£381 Fuel consumption: 49.6mpg National Insurance: £4,797 First year VED: £255 Subsequent VED: £170 Engine size/power: 1,591cc/230hp AFR: 15p


Like its sister car, the Hyundai Tucson, the latest, fifth-generation Kia Sportage has its own bold look. However, there’s more to our current Business Car of the Year than just its looks, as there’s a choice of hybrid powertrains to suit company drivers that can’t make the jump to EV. The interior is also spacious and attractive. This self-charging hybrid has the 1.6 T-GDI petrol engine, which is combined with another electric motor and 1.49kWh battery, equalling 230hp. All this power is sent to the front wheels via six-speed automatic transmission, although four- wheel drive is available on the range- topping GT Line S.


All Kia Sportage versions are well- equipped, but the 3 grade adds 19in alloy wheels, LED front and rear lights, a


CPM 49.79p


panoramic sunroof and leather trim. The Kia finishes in second place in terms of P11D (£36,015). It also has the second-lowest SMR figure at £2,344, the


highest residual value at 45.51%, and is the lowest depreciator at £19,625, leading to its solid first position in this group of contenders.


Key Rival: Nissan Qashqai


The car that was instrumental in the crossover revolution, the Nissan Qashqai, remains one of the most popular on the market now. The current third-generation car was revealed just over a year ago, but the clever e-Power self-charging hybrid


Nissan Qashqai 1.5h e-Power N-Connecta


P11D: £35,935 CO2 (tax): 117g/km (28%) BIK 20/40% a month: £167/£335 Fuel consumption: 54.3mpg National Insurance: £4,228 First year VED: £200 Subsequent VED: £170 Engine size/power: 1,498cc/190hp AFR: 15p


version was launched this summer. The e-Power’s 190hp petrol engine does not drive the wheels directly, instead sending power to an electric motor.


CPM 50.95p


Outside, from the front, the Qashqai looks sharp and modern with the slashed headlights that are high up in the body and the latest family grille. Inside, the driving


 Residual value: 40.48%  Depreciation: £21,388  Fuel costs: £7,222  SMR: £1,963


position is excellent – with plenty of space even for the tallest. Access to the rear seats is also good, with rear doors that open to 85 degrees, and space is almost as good for two adults. Although the battery does reduce the boot space to a still-decent 504 litres. The e-Power hybrid system works well enough, but its SMR (£1,963) and P11D figures (£35,935), are the only places where the Nissan leads. Although elsewhere there is not much to separate the Qashqai from the other cars in this set, with its 50.95 cost per mile figure putting it in second place behind the winning Kia.


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