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As family life moves into its next stage and the kids move out and fledge into the world, you may well find yourself considering a new car that better-reflects, and even celebrates, your new lifestyle and sense of freedom.
And below we talk you through some of your options.
Perhaps you’ve got new-found cash to spend on a premium, luxury car. Or, on the other hand, you might find resources strained as you help a child or children pay their way through university.
You might even be looking to downsize your vehicle as you approach retirement.
Whatever your circumstances, there’s a lease car for you.
Here at Select Car Leasing, you can also choose from the very latest electrified vehicles – perfect for reducing your annual fuel cost bill – from sophisticated plug-in hybrids to fully-electric, battery-powered cars.
Just because you might be downsizing, it doesn’t mean you can’t still have fun.
The brilliant Ford Puma is a compact crossover that’s small enough to park with ease while also offering enough space for rear passengers.
Meanwhile hatchbacks like the MINI Cooper offer grin-inducing, go-kart like handling while still being fuel efficient. Just look at the sporty MINI Cooper S, for example, which offers incredible performance while still returning up to 48 miles to the gallon.
You might also want to consider affordable, compact, all-electric options like the award-winning MG MG4 EV or the Kia Niro EV. Both vehicles offer a class-leading range between charges and all the style you’d expect from a car at the cutting-edge of technology.
It’s not a mid-life crisis – it’s you living your best life!
And now that the kids have gone, you might feel like you deserve to throw-off the shackles and indulge yourself.
The phenomenal, long-running Mazda MX-5 is well worth a look. The compact, two-seat roadster offers all the thrills of top-down driving without the sort of power that might intimidate lease customers who are new to sports cars.
There are, of course, a series of premium hot-hatches for you to enjoy, including stalwarts like the Volkswagen Golf GTI, Audi RS 3, or the Honda Civic Type R – a car that was once an un-restrained hooligan but which has been restyled to look much more sophisticated.
And if you really want to throw caution to the wind, why not consider one of the new breed of performance electric vehicles – from the Porsche Taycan to the Audi e-tron GT, Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, or the Kia EV6 GT?
If your nest is only empty some of the time (i.e. during university term time) and your kids still need you to ferry them and their gear around in holidays, then unless you’re thinking of having two cars you might find your plans for that two-seater foiled, at least for now.
The answer here is a compromise somewhere in the middle, such as a sporty SUV – like the stunningly-styled Cupra Formentor - that meets the desire for something new and snazzy but can still do the job for your kids when it needs to.
If babies and toddlers are on the horizon, and there’s a chance you’ll be driving them at least some of the time (along with all their equipment!), then, again, this is worth considering.
If ferrying young ones in safety is paramount, look to manufacturers such as Polestar, Volvo, Tesla, Lexus and Hyundai, who consistently record near-perfect scores with The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP).
If so, are there ergonomic features that would make transporting them around easier for all concerned, especially if they have physical difficulties restricting agility and movement.
Look for more generously sized back seats and consider if you need wide opening or sliding doors, like the ones you’ll find with the Volkswagen ID. Buzz or the Ford S Max.
For many empty nesters, travel plans are at the forefront of minds.
And if you’re finally planning to visit all those places in the UK, and Europe, that you’ve meaning to see but haven’t yet gotten around to, you’ll need a lease car that’s up to the job.
A spacious, uber-comfortable mile-muncher like the BMW 5 Series Touring estate is a great option, particularly as it comes with the choice of a plug-in hybrid powertrain. If a higher-riding SUV is more your thing, the Audi Q5 offers that winning mix of style, comfort, and practicality.
If you’ve always been a petrol preferrer, why not consider a hybrid or a green vehicle, especially if you’re looking to save on running costs?
If you’re confused or unsure about any aspect of leasing a car, give the Select Car Leasing team a call: 0118 920 5130
To help you pinpoint your ideal ride, we’ve launched a series of Select Car Leasing guides covering the best sorts of cars to consider according to your life stage, lifestyle, and focussing here on location.
to help you pinpoint your ideal ride, we’ve launched a series of Select Car Leasing guides covering the best sorts of cars to consider according to your life stage, lifestyle, and location.
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