THE top 10 cars Brits leased the most in 2024 have been revealed – from a family favourite to a glam supermini with electric powertrains.
The list comes as more and more drivers opt for long-term rentals over purchasing their own motors.
Top spot goes to the Nissan Qashqai, according to the report by Nationwide Vehicle Contracts.
The family SUV, which is known for its easy drivability and tech features, can be leased for around £200 a month.
Launched in 2006, the car is now in its third generation – with e-powered and hybrid versions available.
Ranking second is the second-generation Peugeot 208, an electric supermini.
The five-door hatchback is small and compact, with three foldable rear seats – but customers say you’re better off squeezing four passengers in than five.
The most recent version has up to 250 miles worth of charge and 154bhp – and comes with a range of petrol or electric powertrains.
And in bronze medal position is another Nissan model – this time the Nissan Juke.
This first hit the market in 2010, with the later version introduced in 2019.
The crossover hatchback has a choice of petrol and hybrid front-drive powertrains.
A third makeover is set to take place in 2027 – with an all-electric model based on the Nissan Hyper Punk concept.
Automotive giant Volkswagen features twice further down the list – with the Tiguan and Golf.
Meanwhile, French brand Citroen, Korean manufacturer Kia and Chinese-owned marque MG also appear in the top 10.
It comes after experts at Car Dealer Magazine also revealed a list of the cars that have depreciated in value the most in 2024.
Trade valuation experts at Cap HPI piled through the data of three year old cars with some 30,000 miles on the clock, and unearthed 10 vehicles that took heavy losses – including three EVs.
The worst of in percentage terms was the Jeep Compass Hybrid, which saw its value drop by 27.2% in the last 12 months – an equivalent of £5,925 in value.
