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Hatches To Love

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 21 September 2015 | Posted in Ford, Holden, Hyundai, Mazda, Nissan, Skoda, Smart Deals, Suzuki, Toyota

Hatches Under $500 a Month.

The first decision most people make about their next vehicle is what size it should be. There’s a lot to be said for hatches, easy to drive, easy to park and very easy on the pocket.

The second decision is usually around price, let’s face it we all like a good deal. Applying a SmartLease to an affordable hatch stretches your dollar that much further and saves you even more.

As one client put it “Why drive a gas guzzler when you don’t need to”. Did you know you could halve your petrol costs by switching into a hatch? That translates to saving a few thousand dollars over a year so it’s worth considering.

As an independent lease company we deal direct with vehicle manufacturers and selected dealers so our discounts off new vehicles are very hard to beat. Driveline has the knowledge and expertise to get you into your next vehicle quickly and with minimum fuss.

Here’s our pick of the best 5 door compact hatches for under $500 a month:

Holden Barina Spark CD – 1.2L, 5dr Hatch, Auto
$316 inc GST a month

Nissan Micra – 1.2L, 5dr Hatch, Auto
$363 inc GST a month

Hyundai i20 GLS – 1.4L, 5dr Hatch, Auto
$435 inc GST a month

Suzuki Swift GL – 1.4L, 5dr Hatch, Auto
$448 inc GST a month

Toyota Yaris GX – 1.3L, 5dr Hatch, Auto
$449 inc GST a month

Ford Fiesta Trend – 1.5L, 5dr Hatch, Auto
$468 inc GST a month

Mazda 2 GLX – 1.5L, 5dr Hatch, Auto
$489 inc GST a month

Skoda Fabia – 1.2L, 81kW, 5dr Hatch, Auto
$496 inc GST a month

 


For a free quote give us a call on 0800 275-374 or fill out the Quote Request Form and we’ll get back to you pronto.


 

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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