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Finding The Perfect Hatch

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 11 August 2015 | Posted in Fiat, Ford, Holden, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Smart Deals, Suzuki

Run-a-round hatches are always popular because they’re easy to drive, easy to park and easy on the pocket.

Nowadays even the budget busters come with integrated technology, the best safety rating and lots of the latest features.

Finding the right hatch for you depends on three factors, what you want, what you need and what you can afford.

There are literally hundreds of compact hatches to choose from but don’t worry we know them all and we’re here to help.

This week we’ve selected hatches based on budget so you can see at a glance how far your dollar will go.

The Driveline team are vehicle and finance specialists, we offer advice on which vehicle will suit your needs and how to structure finance to deliver maximum benefits.

Hatches under $350 a month:

Fiat Panda Easy – 0.9L, 5dr Hatch, Auto

SmartLease™ from: $327 a month
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Holden Barina – Spark CD, 5dr Hatch, Auto

SmartLease™ from: $316 a month
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Suzuki Celerio – 1.0L, 5dr Hatch, Manual

SmartLease™ from: $338 a month
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Hatches under $450 a month:

Kia Picanto LX – 1.2L, 5dr Hatch, Auto

SmartLease™ from: $433 a month
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Hyundai i20 GL – 1.4L, 5dr Hatch, Auto

SmartLease™ from: $435 a month
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Suzuki Swift GL – 1.4L, 5dr Hatch, Auto

SmartLease™ from: $448 a month
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Hatches under $500 a month:

Nissan Pulsar ST – 1.8L, 5dr Hatch, Auto

SmartLease™ from: $467 a month
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Ford Fiesta Trend – 1.5L, 5dr Hatch, Auto

SmartLease™ from: $475 a month

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Holden Cruze Equipe – 1.8L, Auto

SmartLease™ from: $499 a month

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If you’d like to know more give us a call 0800 275 374 or Get A Quote Here

These deals are subject to availability and credit and management approval. Pricing is accurate at the time of publishing. Pricing is subject to confirmation at the time of order from Driveline’s authorised dealer network.

Disclaimer: Available for “Business Use Clients” only. These are Indicative non-maintained lease prices and do not constitute a quote. Prices shown are GST Inclusive and are based on an assumed term of 45 months and the vehicle returning with approximately 60,000 km. Terms and Conditions apply. For full disclosure of how this lease is structured we ask that you contact an Authorised Driveline Representative who will finalise lease pricing and provide full details of the various lease options and lessee obligations. Please refer to our T & C’s here. Unless otherwise specified the above pricing includes the cost of the vehicle and basic On Road Costs only.

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About Lance Manins | Driveline

Lance Manins is Managing Director at Driveline Fleet Ltd and has over 25 years of experience in the vehicle leasing and finance industry. He is often invited to speak at conferences and seminars and is regularly quoted in the media as an industry expert. To discuss your requirements feel free to contact Lance.

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