Category A Options
Our category A vehicles are high-quality yet affordable cars, ideal for those working to a budget. These manuals are all ideal starter vehicles for pupils who will be mostly driving around urban areas, being small and nippy.
You have a choice of 4 category A vehicles to choose from:
- Vauxhall Corsa Design
- Dacia Sandero Expression
- Citroen C3 C-Series
- VW Polo Life
Category A from £144 per week*
Which will be the best for your needs?
Vauxhall Corsa Design
The Vauxhall Corsa is a popular compact car across all age groups, and was voted the UK’s ‘Value Car of the Year’ at News UK Motor Awards in 2021. This model features a stylish exterior design with a sporty look – including 16” alloys – and a well-equipped interior with modern amenities. For example, you get climate control, and a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also comes with a host of safety features such as lane departure warning, automatic emergency city braking and adaptive cruise control.
Under the bonnet, the 1.2-litre petrol engine delivers a respectable MPG of between 53.3 and 47.9. Ever practical and reliable, you can have full confidence when driving a Corsa.
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
Dacia touts the Sandero as being “the most affordable car in Britain”. Plus, it was awarded ‘Best Small Car for Value’ at the What Car? Car of the Year Awards in 2022. So, what’s all the fuss about? Well, it’s surprisingly roomy for a small car, with lots of space for passengers and luggage. It’s got manual transmission, rides comfortably, and returns a very decent 53.3 MPG.
In terms of extra features, you get aircon, a touchscreen infotainment system with USB, Bluetooth and DAB radio. There’s also cruise control, speed limiter with audible warning, rear camera and parking sensors. So, it’s safe, comfortable and practical. What’s not to like?
Citroen C3 C-Series
A special edition of the popular Citroen C3 hatchback, the C-Series sports quirky and unique design both inside and out. It’s surprisingly equipment-rich, comfortable and cheap to run. It also has a range of stylish details, such as 16-inch alloy wheels, dark-tinted rear windows and a black bi-tone roof. Plus, there are no less than a dozen driver-assist features, including blind-spot monitoring, power steering with reach and rake adjustable steering column.
With a good fuel economy at between 54.3 and 48.5 MPG, the C3 C-Series is a practical and efficient choice for city driving. And it’s sure to turn some heads!
VW Polo Life
Reliable, practical and affordable, the VW Polo is a lovely little all-rounder, ideal for urban use. For a small car, it’s got ample cabin space, and a decent amount of kit. It comes with alloy wheels, aircon, rain-sensing wipers, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring, and 8” touchscreen infotainment. There are also useful features for the driver such as adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning.
Plus, it’s a lovely drive, and as nippy as you need it to be. There’s good fuel efficiency, returning 50.4 MPG. And as you’d expect with a Volkswagen, it certainly feels like it’s built to last.
Category B Options:
Our category B vehicles are carefully selected high-quality mid-range cars. Not only are they all lovely to learn to drive in, but are well-suited to spending potentially long days in the passenger seat.
You have a choice of 6 category B vehicles to choose from:
Category B from £159 per week*
So which will suit you best?
Ford Fiesta ST-Line
The Ford Fiesta is the UK’s most popular car, with around 1.47 million licensed nationwide in 2022 . The ST-Line is modelled on the immensely popular ST hot hatch – so it’s a dynamic, sporty number, but without the associated high running costs.
In addition to its performance features, the Fiesta ST-Line also includes plenty of safety and driver assistance technologies, such as automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning and cruise control. You also get a 8” touchscreen infotainment system, Apple Carplay and Android Auto, automatic climate control, and lovely sporty seats with contrast stitching.
Peugeot 208 GT
An immensely popular car, the Peugeot 208 GT’s mantelpiece is creaking under the weight of its awards. It was awarded the ‘Little Legend’ award at the 2019 carwow New Car of the Year Awards, the 2020 European Car of the Year award, and most recently the ‘Enthusiast’s Choice’ award at the 2022 Car of the Year competition. And it has the qualities to back it up, with a balance of sportiness, style, performance and practicality.
We have manual and automatic models available, returning 50.3 - 44.3 MPG and 53.0 - 46.6 MPG respectively. The interior is terrific, and spec includes Bluetooth and DAB radio, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. There’s also speed limit recognition and recommendation, lane-keeping assist, tyre-pressure monitors and stability control. And it looks just *chef’s kiss*.
Citroën C3 PureTech Shine
The automatic C3 PureTech Shine is known for its funky design – both on the exterior and interior. The outside sports 16-inch alloys and a black bi-tone roof, while the interior has an interesting ‘squircle’ design with nice analogue dials. But it’s by no means a triumph of style over substance, as it’s also really comfy, and the engine packs quite the punch.
There are also a whopping 12 driver-assist features, including lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, cruise control with speed setpoint, active safety braking and traffic-sign recognition.
VW Taigo Life
With the reliability you’d expect from a Volkswagen, the Taigo is a comfortable and practical compact SUV, which drives fantastically. It’s a manual model, returning a decent 50.4 MPG. The cabin is spacious and comfortable, with plenty of room for passengers in the back.
But just wait until we tell you about the equipment it comes with.
Does it come with 16” alloy wheels? Check. What about an 8” digital driving display, touchscreen infotainment system, DAB radio, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone mirroring and wireless phone-charging? Check. And adaptive cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, rain-sensing windscreen wipers and auto-dimming rear-view mirror? Check, check, check. There’s even a leather steering wheel for good measure.
VW Polo Style
The Polo is well-known for being a great all-rounder, and the Style is the premium version – giving it that upscale feel. The exterior is sleek and modern, with sharp lines, 16” alloys and a sporty front grille. The interior is comfortable and roomy, with sports comfort seats in front, and adjustable lumbar support. There’s a manual gearbox, and you’ll get an average of 49.5 MPG out of it.
There are some nice features too, such as automatic headlight control, front and rear parking sensors, built-in sat nav and infotainment, and two-zone air conditioning. Plus it’ll shift when you need it to.
VW Golf Life
The VW Golf is an iconic vehicle, and its quality isn’t letting up in its eighth generation. It remains at the peak in terms of performance, safety and reliability. The Life version on offer has a manual transmission, and returns 49.6 MPG. It’s sleek and sporty looking, yet practical and comfortable. There aren’t many boxes the Golf doesn’t check.
In terms of gizmos, there’s a lovely big 10” screen with sat nav, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus DAB radio. You also get leather-trimmed steering wheel and gearstick, adjustable lumbar support, and a range of driver assist features: including adaptive cruise control, automatic lights and wipers, and 10-colour interior ambient lighting.
Category C Options:
Our category C vehicles are the premium range. They’re luxurious cars to both learn in and spend time in as a passenger.
You have a choice of 8 category C vehicles to choose from:
- Ford Focus ST-Line
- Ford Puma Titanium
- Peugeot 2008 Allure Premium
- Renault Clio Techno E-Tech
- Vauxhall Mokka GS-Line
- Citroen C4 Shine
- Vauxhall Astra GS-Line
- VW Golf R-Line
Category C from £169 per week*
Which is the best for your circumstances?
Ford Focus ST-Line
This is the high-performance variant of the ever-popular Ford Focus. It’s a contemporary and sporty feat of engineering, with sport-tuned suspension providing excellent handling and response. It’s also quiet and roomy, so provides a relaxing driving experience belied by its power.
The ST-Line features automatic transmission, a whopping 13.2'' touchscreen, Apple Carplay and Android Auto, DAB radio and climate control. There’s also a lane-keeping system with alerts and lane-keeping aid, selectable driving modes, and pre-collision assist with autonomous emergency braking and pedestrian/cyclist detection… Everything pupils could need to truly master the road!
Ford Puma Titanium
The Ford Puma had its first outing in the 90s, but it didn’t sell. Now reimagined for the contemporary driver, this sporty small SUV is back in style. And it’s proving a hit, having picked up a 5-star review from What Car? Both manual and automatic versions are available, each returning an impressive 52.3 MPG – and doubly impressive when you consider its stellar performance.
The Puma is nimble and great fun to drive, but also roomy and practical. Features include autonomous emergency braking (AEB), cruise control, lane-keeping aid and lane departure warning. And it comes with great kit, including 8” touchscreen, DAB radio, Bluetooth, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, smartphone mirroring and a kitchen sink.
Peugeot 2008 Allure Premium
The Peugeot 2008 is a stylish and practical compact SUV, and the Allure Premium trim in particular comes with great sporty styling, privacy glass and slick 17” alloys.
Both manual and automatic versions are available, returning 53.0 - 46.6 MPG and 50.3 - 44.3 MPG respectively. There’s a nice amount of kit, including a 10” touchscreen with 3D instrument display, sat nav, Bluetooth and smartphone integration. There are also some really useful safety and driver-assist features, such as a 180-degree rear-view camera, electronic stability program (ESP) and hill-start assist.
Renault Clio Techno E-Tech
This is the hybrid variant of the ever-popular Renault Clio, forever associated with Nicole and Papa. Due to its hybrid credentials, this automatic supermini returns a whopping 65.69 MPG, making it super fuel-efficient. In fact, Renault claimed that it’ll be “cheaper to buy and run than a diesel”. Plus less likely to fall foul of CAZ and ULEZ, and better for the planet to boot.
And it has all the kit you’ll ever need, such as 17” alloys, cruise control, LED headlamps, 7” touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and even passenger seat height adjustment. There are also more safety features than we can list in a short space, but examples include lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking, front parking sensors and a rear-view camera.
Vauxhall Mokka GS-Line
The sleek new face of Vauxhall, this is the first car to sport its ‘Vizor’ – the incorporation of the grille, headlights and logo in one ‘sweep’. The Mokka is a stylish, practical compact SUV with manual transmission, returning a very decent 51.4 - 49.6 MPG. It has a stylish minimalist interior, and plenty of space – including in the boot.
It’s also kitted out with a premium level of equipment, including a 10” touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 12” digital instrument panel, climate control and keyless entry. Safety features include a panoramic rear-view camera with rear parking sensors, lane departure warning and automatic emergency braking.
Citroën C4 Sense
The Citroën C4 coupé SUV is compact cocktail of a vehicle that mixes style, comfort and tech – with a healthy twist of cost efficiency. It’s a manual model with returns 50 MPG, but it’s been truly primed for coziness. Which is great news if you’re going to be sitting in the passenger seat for extended lengths of time. The seats are like a warm hug, and Citroën has added what it calls progressive hydraulic cushion suspension for an extra-comfy ride.
There are also a massive 20 driver-assistance systems, such as adaptive cruise control, park and bay parking assist, 180-degree rear-view camera and collision risk alerts. As for kit, we have a 10” touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, wireless charging, and a 3D sat nav that even includes useful details such as local car park pricing.
Vauxhall Astra GS-Line
Also sporting the new Vauxhall ‘Vizor’ look, the Astra is a sporty hatchback which is both comfortable and practical. The GS-Line’s body contrasts nicely with the black roof and black 17” alloys. The interior is roomy, and of exceptional quality. It has a manual transmission and returns a very healthy 52.3 - 47.9 MPG. And in all this, it’s a big whack of fun to drive.
It’s nicely kitted out with a 10” infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 10” digital instrument panel and climate control. As for safety and driver assistance features, it includes a 360-degree parking camera, forward collision alert and automatic emergency braking.
VW Golf R-Line
Everybody loves a Golf. And with this version, Volkswagen has gone extra sporty. It even describes it as “the sportiest styling”, so the focus is pretty clear. The R-Line’s big 17” alloys and slick bodywork are testament to this. And yet it’s still economical, with the manual 1.5-litre version returning 49.6 MPG.
The interior is well-designed and spacious, meaning you’ll happily spend as much time in there as required. You get a 10.3” touchscreen display with sat nav, Bluetooth, smartphone connectivity and a nice bright TFT instrument panel. Safety and assistance features include adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, and a lane departure system which will automatically steer you back between the lines.
Category EV Options:
Category EV from £259 per week*
Which will be the best for your needs?
Vauxhall Astra GS-Line PHEV
This plug-in hybrid from Vauxhall is a practical hatchback with a sporty edge, and plenty of room inside. It also rocks the new Vauxhall ‘Vizor’ look, with combined headlights, grille and logo in not shineone ‘sweep’. Its 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine – which delivers 180PS – is supplemented by an 81kw electric motor. So it’ll certainly shift, going from 0-62mph in 9.3 seconds, while also taking you up to 43 miles when battery-powered.
In terms of equipment, you get a 10” infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay / Android Auto, a generous 10” digital instrument panel, climate control, and a heated steering wheel. You get plenty of driver-assistance and safety features too, such as forward collision alert, automatic emergency braking, and a full 360-degree parking camera.
Citroën ë-C4 Sense
Citroën’s ë-C4 is the electric version of the C4 model, a premium coupé SUV. Its maximum range is 222 miles on the WLTP combined cycle. The electric motor delivers 100 kW of power, which is the equivalent to 136 hp, and it’ll go from zero to 60 in about 9.0 seconds. And it’s been very much designed with comfort in mind, with exquisitely comfy seats, and progressive hydraulic cushion suspension for the feeling that you’re riding a cloud. Good news for those who’ll be spending a lot of time in the vehicle.
Equipment includes a 10” touchscreen, built-in 3D sat nav, DAB radio, Apple CarPlay / Android Auto, wireless charging, Bluetooth and voice control. There’s also an abundance of driver-assistance features, including adaptive cruise control, park and bay-parking assist, and a 360-degree surround-view camera.
Vauxhall Mokka-E Ultimate
The electric version of Vauxhall’s stylish compact SUV is a real treat. The 100% electric engine will give you 260Nm of instant torque, and will hurtle you from 0-62mph in 9.0 seconds. It’s powered by a 50kWH lithium-ion battery, which’ll take you to a maximum of 209 miles (preliminary WLTP) on a single charge. It also sports Vauxhall’s stylish new ‘Vizor’ look.
It’s lovely and spacious inside, with a good amount of quippy. You get a 10” touchscreen with sat nav, 12” digital instrument cluster, Apple CarPlay / Android Auto, keyless entry, climate control, and a heated steering wheel. As for driver-assistance and safety features, you get advanced park assist, front and rear parking sensors, and adaptive cruise control.
*Prices quoted for solo franchise on a 24 month contract basis. Prices are correct at time of publication.