SsangYong range

SsangYong is continuing to build its UK dealer network with the addition of two new dealers, Hares of Rustington and Pat Kirk Ltd in Strabane.  The SsangYong UK model line-up is headed up by the new Korando which was created by Giorgetto Guigiaro of Ital Design, offering the brand a contemporary look for the European market.

The new Korando is powered by a Euro 5 2.0-litre 175PS diesel engine and provides excellent fuel economy and impressive CO2 emissions of 157g/km, making this one of the most powerful in its class. The Korando is being pitched against the Hyundai ix35, Kia Sportage, Mitsubishi Outlander and Nissan Qashqai and offers you five models to choose from. You also get the option of a 6 speed manual, 6 speed automatic and a choice of S, ES and EX trim levels.

Paul Williams, CEO of SsangYong Motor UK, said,”We and our dealers are focused on giving customers great service, so whether buying a new or used SsangYong, choosing accessories or helping to maintain their car in the years ahead, we are confident customers will appreciate the car, their dealer and the brand”. SsangYong contract hire is on the site now for the whole range.

Nissan Qashqai

Nissan’s popular Qashqai crossover has just been voted ‘Used Car of the Year’ by used car pricing experts CAP – for the second year in a row.

A panel of judges comprising of used car market and vehicle valuation experts at CAP said: “The Nissan Qashqai has created an entirely new ‘crossover’ sector and prompted other manufacturers to follow by marrying the practicality of a people carrier with the looks of a quality 4×4. By achieving this in a package that also offers economy, handling, strong build quality and reliability the Qashqai has become the perfect used car for our time.”

The CAP panel also noted that strong demand meant the Qashqai was always likely to sought by trade buyers and customers alike, meaning it depreciated slowly and outperformed the general market as a whole.

Launched in 2007, the Qashqai has become a top-selling mainstream model, rivalling conventional family hatchbacks and it has become a permanent feature in the UK top 10 best vehicle sales list. The double win from CAP comes on top of a similar award from leading consumer magazine What Car?, which named the Qashqai as its ‘Best Used Car 2011’ last month.

The Qashqai range consists of two petrol and three advanced diesel engines with a new 1.6-litre diesel with stop-start technology opening up the Qashqai to more company car drivers. If you are interested in leasing a brand new Nissan Qashqai then Nissan contract hire prices are on the site now.

Of if you prefer to buy a used, ex-fleet car then visit our buying an ex-lease car section for further details on how to do with this.

Contract hire offer

The Nissan Qashqai 1.5dCi Visia (110) Puredrive 5-door is on offer on business contract hire from only £168.55+VAT per month. This superb contract hire offer is based over two years, 10,000 miles per annum, 6 rentals followed by 23, non-maintained contract hire. Other terms are available from our car finance partner. 

The Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi (110bhp) diesel engine emits 130g/km of CO2 and combined mpg is 57.6 and this family hatchback offers great space as well as being economical too.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has just released the new car registrations data for September 2011 which saw 332,476 new cars registered, down 0.8% on last year. The main growth in the new car sector came from “Fleet” registrations (companies who have a fleet of vehicles greater than 25 vehicles) which grew by 7.3%, while private registrations were down by 9.3%. 

Business (sub-25 fleets) also reported a 13.4% growth year-on-year from 18,266 units in 2010, to 20,707 in 2011. The SMMT expects the full new year car market to end 5.3% lower than 2010, at around 1.92 million units. Average new car CO2 emissions also fell by 4.0% to 138.5g/km and the top car models sold in September were as follows;

1. Fiesta – 15,647
2. Focus – 14,754
3. Corsa – 14,339
4. Golf – 10,628
5. Astra – 10,462
6. Polo – 8,607
7. Insignia – 7,323
8. MINI – 6,903
9. 3 Series – 6,352
10. Qashqai – 6,068

Nissan Juke

The Nissan Juke crossover has had revised gear ratio improvements for its best-selling models and will now offer improved fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions. The Nissan Juke is another success story for Nissan with over 22,000 Jukes sold in the UK since it was launched back in September 2010 and follows on from the success of the Nissan Qashqai.

Both the 1.6-litre petrol and 1.5 dCi diesel drivetrains, with manual transmission, have undergone the optimisation programme with revised gear ratios offering cleaner and more fuel-efficient cars at no extra cost.

The 1.6-litre petrol now returns 47.1mpg on the combined fuel cycle (an improvement of 2.3mpg) and emits just 139g/km of CO2 (a reduction of 8g/km). The 1.5 dCi diesel returns 57.6mpg (up from 55.4mpg) and emits 129g/km of CO2 (a drop from 134g/km). Nissan Juke car leasing is on the site for all models with some great prices on two years contracts as well.

Jim Wright

Nissan has announced that it is appointing Jim Wright as its new Managing Director for Nissan GB, taking over the helm from Paul Willcox who is now appointed Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing for Nissan in Europe. Jim is currently the European Vice President of Nissan’s luxury car brand, Infiniti.

Jim commented,”I’m thrilled to be returning to Nissan GB at such an exciting time for the company. No other company has such a diverse range and innovative product line-up, ranging from the all-electric Nissan LEAF to the GT-R supercar. The Qashqai is a top-ten seller in the UK, and total sales topped 100,000 last year. I look forward to maintaining this momentum and taking Nissan even further forward in the future”. Nissan does indeed have a wide range of cars to suit your requirements and Nissan business car leasing is available on all models now.

Nissan Qashqai

Nissan has won two awards at the 2011 Fleet World Honours with the Nissan LEAF winning the Environmental Award and the Nissan Qashqai named Best SUV. The Fleet World Honours are presented to manufacturers and service companies who have excelled in their respective sector.

Steve Moody, editor of Fleet World, said,”Until the Nissan LEAF, electric cars have been a consideration for only the most particular role in a business. Now though, the LEAF’s practical, four-seat configuration, clever use of iPhone integration and sat nav, as well as class-leading range mean that more fleets will be able to use an EV. And as an added bonus, it’s great fun to drive”.

The Qashqai also received praise with Steve commenting,”It continues to defy all attempts to knock it off its number one pedestal, selling in vast nnumbers, despite being in one of the most competitive sector in the market. Last year, more efficient new models helped keep it there”. The whole Nissan LEAF EV and Nissan Qashqai range are available now on Nissan contract hire leasing.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, (SMMT), has announced that April new car market registrations fell by 7.4% to 137,746 units, however this figure was ahead of expectations by 1.5%.

Registrations for the first 4 months of the year are down 8.5% to 696,082, but the full-year figure forecast remains the same at 1.93 million units. Fleet business (25+vehicle registrations) was up by 6.5% in April and diesel sales also recorded a strong growth.

The top 10 selling cars in April were as follows;

1. Ford Fiesta -6,755 units
2. Volkswagen Golf – 4,973 units
3. Vauxhall Astra – 4,900 units
4. Vauxhall Corsa 4,888 units
5. Ford Focus – 4,843 units
6. Volkswagen Polo – 4,524 units
7. Vauxhall Insignia- 3,912 units
8. Nissan Qashqai- 3,738 units
9. BMW 3 Series – 3,133 units
10. Volkswagen Passat -2,720 units

Paul Everitt, SMMT Chief Executive, said,”New car registrations in April demonstrated continued stability in the marketplace, with demand remaining lower than in 2010, although slightly ahead of industry expectations. The coming months will remain challenging, but we do expect to see a return to growth in the second half of the year”.

If you are thinking of getting a new car for your business, car leasing is a cost-effective way of financing and we have prices on all makes and models on the site now.

Nissan JUKE

Nissan has finally started production of their eagerly awaited Nissan JUKE, which combines the best attributes of a sports car with an SUV, yet still offers you the practicality of a hatchback. Buildiing upon the success of the Qashqai, Nissan is hoping to produce around 100,000 units per year. The Nissan Note and Qashqai +2 are the other models being built at the high-tech plant in Sunderland.

You will be able to choose from three trim grades and three engines , which includes the 190PS flagship turbocharged option and like the Qashqai you have the option of 2WD and 4WD. Trevor Mann, Senior Vice President of Manufacturing, Europe said: “JUKE provides a much needed breath of fresh air within the small car segment and will play a key role in defining the Nissan brand in the years ahead”. Nissan business contact hire prices on the JUKE are available off the site now.

Nissan Juke SUV

The new Nissan Juke looks set to shake up the small car sector, offering a compact SUV crossover alternative. The price and specification of this new model range has now been launched by Nissan and offers two and four-wheel drive options, in a choice of three engine options. The Juke will now join the existing Nissan crossover range of Murano, Qashqai and Qashqai+2 with the entry level model available from only £12,795, which is likely to provide a competitive contract hire rental.

Interior of the Juke

The three engine options start with a frugal 1.6-litre 117PS petrol engine or a 110PS 1.5-litre dCi diesel, with the top of the range Juke featuring a new 190PS 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol option. Three specification levels will be available, namely Visia, Acenta and Tekna, with the entry level Visia offering 16-inch alloy wheels, ESP, six airbags and air conditioning as standard.

The Acenta model adds 17-inch alloy wheels, climate control, Bluetooth with USB connectivity and the Nissan Dynamic Control System (central command module). Two option packs can be added to the Acenta, either a Sport Pack or Premium Pack. 

The ultimate Juke will wear the Tekna badge and the vehicle specification includes leather upholstery, Nissan Connect, a reversing camera, Intelligent Key with engine start button and much more. The Juke should be available to order on Nissan contract hire in June, with the first deliveries likely in September for the new registration plate.

The full pricing range is below