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What are the most popular personal & business lease cars?No Date Posted

For those on the lookout for their next vehicle, leasing presents a superb opportunity. Rather than spending a small fortune and losing out on depreciation value, motorists are instead turning to the prospect of leasing. Drivers with a vehicle lease in mind will have loads of great options to consider. There are also two types of leasing; business and personal. Therefore, as you would expect, people are searching for different vehicles dependent on the contract they're seeking.

What business lease cars are people searching for?

The epitome of a business car is professionalism and sophistication, so as you would probably expect, the majority of searches are for some of the market's most prestigious brands. Number one and two on the list immediately reiterate this; with the Mercedes C Saloon and E Class Saloon first and second respectively for business leasing.

The Mercedes Benz C Class provides an upmarket solution that's both comfortable and economical. This high performing car is perfect for businesses and instantly elevates your status.

BMW take three of the next five positions as another luxury brand, whilst token models from Audi and Volkswagen ensure eight of the top 10 models are German. Of course, given the reputation of German vehicles, it's no surprise this is the case. Efficiency, performance and desirability are just three of the big traits heavily associated with this nation.

Top 10 most searched business cars

1. Mercedes-Benz C Class Saloon 

2. Mercedes-Benz E Class Saloon 

3. Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 

4. Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 

5. BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe 

6. BMW 3 Series Saloon 

7. BMW 5 Series Saloon 

8. Mercedes-Benz A Class Hatchback 

9. Land Rover Range Rover Sport 

10. Audi A3 Sportback

What personal lease cars are people searching for?

Personal lease cars are sought for different reasons to business vehicles and often motorists would be on the lookout for practicality, reliability and family friendliness. Therefore, whilst the top 10 personal lease searches does include prestigious models, there's a lot more diversity. The Volkswagen Golf heads the list, as one of the world's most popular vehicles. Reviews rarely have a bad word to say and its core benefits include efficient engines, a high-quality interior and refined appeal. Whilst there are some correlations between the personal and business list, some of the standout differences include the Ford Fiesta and Nissan Qashqai. The Qashqai, in particular, has become incredibly popular of late as a spacious crossover that's practical and very well built.

The top 10 personal lease cars are as follows

1. Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 

2. Mercedes-Benz GLA Class 

3. BMW 1 Series Hatchback 

4. Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 

5. Volkswagen Tiguan 

6. Audi A1 Sportback 

7. Mercedes-Benz A Class 

8. Ford Fiesta 

9. Ford Focus Hatchback 

10. Nissan Qashqai 

If you're interested in either a personal or business car leasing contract, Autograph Contracts has a range of excellent deals and offers for you to take advantage of. View our current leasing deals here