Best new car deals 2016 - pictures

These are the best deals on new cars in the UK, from city cars to executive cruisers.

The SEAT Mii is one of the best city cars out there

The VW up! is the most expensive of the VW Group's trio of city cars, and has the allure of the more premium German badge.

The Skoda Citigo won our City Car of the Year award and can be yours for just £149 a month with no deposit.

£119 a month is a great deal for the Volkswagen Polo, which still leads the supermini crowd on refinement and cabin quality despite being a 7-year-old design.

The best-handling supermini on the market also happens to be the best-selling, so it's no surprise there are some great deals on the Ford Fiesta, like this Titanium model that will only set you back £159 a month with an optional final

Thanks to very strong residual values, this MINI Cooper is a great deal with a £2,138 deposit and monthly payments of £179.

The perfect family car? It's hard to say, but the Nissan Qashqai could be yours for as little as £175 a month after a £6,658 deposit.

The stylish Renault Captur rivals the Nissan Juke for cabin space and dynamic ability, making it a steal for just £179 a month with no deposit.

The ageing Skoda Yeti is still excellent to drive, and well worth the £225 a month payment to secure one on your driveway. 

Our 2013 Car of the Year is still well up there, and a deposit of £4,437 and monthly payments of just £149 the SEAT Leon represents excellent value for money.

The Volkswagen Golf is still the archetypal family hatchback, and the latest generation model is the best of the breed. Despite this it's still affordable and £195 monthly payments are very reasonable indeed.

Few family hatchbacks can match the Skoda Octavia for versatility and practicality, and you can get one for a monthly payment of just £215 after a £1,818 deposit.

If you can look beyond the divisive styling of the Honda Civic, you'll find a really reliable car, posting a score of 97.3%.

The all new 1.0-litre turbocharged engine in the Kia Cee'd makes this an even sweeter deal. Just £233 a month will secure you this example, in 2 trim.

Great to drive with fantastic build quality, £239 a month seems great value for this Mazda 3 hatchback. It's a 0% APR deal, too.

The brand-new Vauxhall Astra won't have as much room for a discount as with older rivals, but Vauxhall's finance plans are very competitive and could land you an Astra SRi 1.0-litre Turbo for £249 a month.

Feel like treating yourself? The supremely classy Audi A3 can be yours for £249 a month for a well-equipped Sport Nav model.

Just £349 a month could bag you a Beemer - this 1 Series comes in M Sport trim and doesn't require a deposit.

The reigning Auto Express Car of the Year can be yours with very reasonable APR rates for just £499 a month.

The superb Range Rover Sport won't be heavily discounted thanks to strong demand, but can still be yours for a reasonable £599 a month.

The European Car of the Year, the Volkswagen Passat, can be yours for just £215 a month after a £5,061 deposit.

Need to carry a large family but can't give up the prestige badge? Look no further than the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer - just £279 a month.

Skoda Superb - World Car of the Year nominee

Newer rivals tend to overshadow the Hyundai i40 but it shouldn't be overlooked - not at £320 a month.

A saloon car that's just fantastic to drive, the Mazda 6 can be in your garage for £349 a month.

With a style different to its German rivals, the Lexus IS is a genuine alternative - especially at £269 a month.

The all-new Audi A4 is being offered with a £2,500 deposit contribution - meaning a deposit of £4,959 and monthly payments of £319.

BMW's 5 Series is the holy grail of the company car park - but private buyers can get in on the action too, with this 520d in M Sport trim costing just £329.

The fantastic Jaguar XE is the best compact executive car out there - and for just £338 a month, you can grab a slice of British style.

Mercedes offers a generous deposit contribution on the new C-Class, so if you've got £5,235 for a deposit you can grab one for a good-value £349 a month.

A great all-rounder, the Audi A6 offers a smart cabin and great drive for just £349 a month.

Mazda MX-5 - World Car of the Year & World Car Design of the Year nominee

What the GT86 lacks in power it makes up for in value - put down £2,765, and you can have one for £438 a month.