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Calculated Shard: 87 (from laksa060)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa087.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.vanarama.com/guides/cars/the-top-10-most-stylish-affordable-cars\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.vanarama.com/guides/cars/the-top-10-most-stylish-affordable-cars\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/guides\/cars\/the-top-10-most-stylish-affordable-cars","crawl_time":1776116048,"first_indexed_time":1659774869,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,vanarama!www,\/guides\/cars\/the-top-10-most-stylish-affordable-cars s443","src_root_hash":"1968147073224087","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Top 10 Best Looking Affordable Cars | Vanarama","meta_descriptions":["Our car experts reveal the most affordable stylish cars you can drive in 2023, including the Vauxhall Corsa, Fiat 500 and Nissan Qashqai."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"We all know that if we want something stylish, we normally have to pay over the odds for it, right? Big, luxurious cars like the\nPeugeot 508\nand the\nAudi A5\nare great to look at, but they require quite a few quid to get into them.\nHowever, setting ourselves a top budget of just £300 per month, we’ve rustled up a list of ten of the best-looking\ncars to lease\nin the affordable sphere. We’ve picked a spread of\ncity cars\n, superminis, family\nhatchbacks\nand even\nSUV\ncrossovers for you to choose from, as well – so there should be a vehicle here that suits your particular aesthetic preference.\nPeugeot 208\nFiat 500\nNissan Qashqai\nVauxhall Corsa\nSEAT Ibiza\nToyota Aygo X\nHyundai i10\nSuzuki Ignis\nMazda2 Hybrid\nKia XCeed\n1. Peugeot 208\nBody type:\nSupermini hatchback\nThree key rivals:\nFord Fiesta, Volkswagen Polo, Toyota Yaris.\nPeugeot\nhas really got its styling mojo back in recent years and one of the best examples of that is this gorgeous second-generation\nPeugeot 208\n– in our opinion, the best-looking affordable car you can lease right now. Even base models of the 208 look superb, but once you get to the higher specifications, with their ‘triple-claw’ light signatures and those huge ‘fang’ daytime running lights, you’re looking at something that’s more supermodel than supermini. The rear styling is just as good, and contrast roof options bring even more visual pizzazz. Even the all-electric e-208 keeps the handsome factor high, so this is one cracking little aesthete for those looking to lease on a budget.\nCheck out our\nPeugeot 208 review\n, or see how the\n208 and the Volkswagen Polo compare\nin our head to head article. We've also covered the battle between the\nall-electric e-208 and the Renault Zoe\n.\n2. Fiat 500\nBody type:\nCity car hatchback\nThree key rivals:\nVolkswagen Up!, Smart Fortwo, MINI Hatch.\nIt’s fair to say few cars are more visually appealing than the\nFiat 500\n. Its cutesy little shape is a 21st-century reimagining of the 1957 ‘Nuova 500’ which mobilised the masses in Italy back in the day. So good is the latest Fiat 500’s body, by the way, that it has managed to remain fresh and eye-catching, despite the fact it has been on sale since way back in 2007. Indeed, so inherently ‘correct’ is the 500’s form that the new 500 Electric looks almost identical – despite the fact it hardly shares any body panels with what is now known as the ‘500 Classic’.\nRead our\nFiat 500 review\nhere, or you can see our thoughts when the\nFiat 500 Classic took on the Vauxhall Corsa\nin our head-to-head review. Alternatively check out the\n500 Classic compared to its more advanced 500 Electric\nrelation.\n3. Nissan Qashqai\nBody type:\nFamily crossover-SUV\nThree key rivals:\nHyundai Tucson, Vauxhall Grandland, SEAT Ateca.\nThe previous two generations of the\nNissan Qashqai\ncould be argued to be game-changing, certainly in the case of the Mk1 original, and they both certainly sold in vast, vast numbers, but neither of them overtly stylish. The current Mk3, though, has much sharper bodywork and a hugely improved cabin, which makes it feel far more prestigious through and through. It might seem incredible that such a big, practical car is actually available for less than £250-per-month, never mind £300, but a 1.3-litre DIG-T Acenta Premium is well within reach for this money – thus proving that there is simply no more affordable way to get into a new car other than leasing it.\nFor more Qashqai content, check out our\nQashqai review\n, or its two crucial head-to-head battles with a pair of key, Korean competitors – we’ve already benchmarked the\nQashqai against the Kia Sportage\nand\nthe Hyundai Tucson\n.\n4. Vauxhall Corsa\nBody type:\nSupermini hatchback\nThree key rivals:\nRenault Clio, Honda Jazz, Skoda Fabia.\nBritain’s best-selling car holds that desirable mantle for a reason: it’s a great-looking machine.\nVauxhall\nreally has a great family styling thing going on right now, as both the\nMokka\ncrossover and the latest\nAstra\nfamily hatch are both smashing vehicles to behold. The\nCorsa\nis more affordable than those two, but it’s no less easy on the eye. Sharp, chiselled features, tidy proportions and even the option of contrast roof colours make sure that the Corsa is easily one of the best-looking affordable cars you can lease.\nWe’ve pitted the regular\nCorsa up against its all-electric spin-off\n, the Corsa-e, and you can read more about that right here. We’ve also got a\nCorsa review\n, and a list of great\nalternatives to the Vauxhall Corsa\n, if you’re looking for a car of this size and you’d like to know what your options are, besides this big-selling supermini.\n5. SEAT Ibiza\nBody type:\nSupermini hatchback\nThree key rivals:\nCitroen C3, MG 3, Nissan Micra.\nSEAT\nhas long been the company with the most handsome products in the wider Volkswagen Group and that continues to be the case with this fifth-generation\nIbiza\nsupermini. While its Volkswagen Polo and Skoda Fabia cousins are perfectly pleasant bits of automotive styling, the SEAT is just that touch more visually arresting, with its triangular daytime running lamps, defined bonnet strakes and sporty stance. Racy-looking FR models are the real deal when it comes to traffic-stopping lines, and not only that, the Ibiza is brilliant to drive – especially with the turbocharged TSI petrol engines.\n6. Toyota Aygo X\nBody type:\nCity car crossover-hatchback\nThree key rivals:\nDacia Sandero Stepway, Hyundai i10, Suzuki Ignis.\nToyota’s\ngenius with the\nAygo X\n– that letter is pronounced ‘Cross’, incidentally – is that it took the previous body shape of the city car, jacked it up a bit, gave it some crossover and off-roader vibes, and then allowed buyers the option of making the entire body two-tone if they so wish; as a result, this Aygo X looks like a concept car that’s just rolled off a motor show press stand. Even better than that, there’s the option to have a full-length folding roof on the tiny Toyota, making for something that’s as cool to travel in as it is to look at.\n7. Hyundai i10\nBody type:\nCity car hatchback\nThree key rivals:\nFiat 500 Electric, Kia Picanto, Toyota Aygo X.\nSimple, compact city cars don’t need to have a gimmick to look good, as the latest\nHyundai i10\nemphatically proves. It’s just a great thing to look at, with its teardrop-shaped glasshouse effect, those curvaceous front lamp clusters, sharp creases on the bonnet and then particularly neat rear-end styling. Sporty N Line models only up the desirability quotient of the Hyundai i10 even further.\n8. Suzuki Ignis\nBody type:\nCity car\/micro-crossover-SUV\nThree key rivals:\nToyota Aygo X, Dacia Sandero Stepway, Volkswagen Up!.\nIf you want a 4x4 for next to nothing, your best option is the world’s only ‘micro-SUV’ (\nSuzuki’s\nwords, not ours). The tiny\nIgnis\nis available with AllGrip four-wheel drive, meaning it’s not all looks and no ability in the rough stuff, but whichever model you choose, you end up with a vehicle which has distinctive front-end styling, retro design nods to classic Suzuki models and an overall diminutive shape. It’s a brilliant little thing.\n9. Mazda2 Hybrid\nBody type:\nSupermini hatchback\nThree key rivals:\nHonda Jazz, Toyota Yaris, Renault Zoe.\nBit of a cheat, this one, as the Mazda2 is an unusual range right now – there’s the older-shape car, which has been on sale for quite a few years, and then this Hybrid… which is actually a rebadged Toyota Yaris. But that’s which this part-electric Mazda makes our list: the Yaris is a great-looking car, and so is Mazda’s take on the subject. Highlights are the blistered wheel arches front and rear, as well as that swoopy radiator grille framed by mean-looking headlights. Yep, the\nMazda2 Hybrid\nis a great, affordable way into a truly stylish – and economical – set of wheels.\n10. Kia XCeed\nBody type:\nFamily crossover-hatchback\nThree key rivals:\nFord Focus Active, Citroen C4, Fiat Tipo Cross.\nCrossovers succeeded because they were hatchbacks underneath, that visually imitated SUVs and 4x4s. But what if you want a more car-like driving position and body shell, making it easier to park? Luckily, there’s a breed of ruggedly styled hatchbacks which can cater for your desires, one of the best of which being this\nKia XCeed\n. It was refreshed in 2022, bringing more emphasis to its ‘tiger nose’ radiator grille and off-road-themed touches, such as that silvery skid plate in the bottom of the front bumper.\nKia\nalso took the time to introduce some really gorgeous new colours as well, like the Spirit Green you can see right here.\nFor more articles, you can check out our\ncar features and guides section\nOr if you're looking for a brand new vehicle, we've got a huge range of\ncars to lease\nat unbeatable prices – there’s just no more affordable way to get yourself into a brand-new motor than leasing it.\nWhat are the best affordable luxury cars?\nThe Mercedes A-Class,\nAudi A3\nand\nBMW 1 Series\nall represent great value ways to get into prestige cars for low monthly leasing prices, while you can also check out the swish\nVolvo XC40\ncompact crossover for great deals too.\nWhat are the nicest looking cars?\nSome of the best-looking modern cars, money no object, are the Alfa Romeo Giulia, the Alpine A110, the Porsche 911 and the Lexus LC.\nWhat is the most affordable luxury car brand?\nDue to the fact it makes a smaller car than most of its prestige rivals, in the form of the A1 supermini, Audi represents the least expensive way into premium-car leasing, as prices start from around £315 per month (correct at the time of writing).\nWhat is the budget alternative to a Peugeot 208?\nThe cheapest new car on sale today is the Dacia Sandero, from the Romanian budget spin-off brand of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. 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Big, luxurious cars like the [Peugeot 508](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/peugeot\/508) and the [Audi A5](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/audi\/a5) are great to look at, but they require quite a few quid to get into them.\n\nHowever, setting ourselves a top budget of just £300 per month, we’ve rustled up a list of ten of the best-looking [cars to lease](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing) in the affordable sphere. We’ve picked a spread of [city cars](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/city-car), superminis, family [hatchbacks](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/hatchback) and even [SUV](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/4x4) crossovers for you to choose from, as well – so there should be a vehicle here that suits your particular aesthetic preference.\n\n- Peugeot 208\n- Fiat 500\n- Nissan Qashqai\n- Vauxhall Corsa\n- SEAT Ibiza\n- Toyota Aygo X\n- Hyundai i10\n- Suzuki Ignis\n- Mazda2 Hybrid\n- Kia XCeed\n## 1\\. Peugeot 208\n![01\\. peugeot 208 affordable and best-looking cars](https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/3xid768u5joa\/37FnqDy6Ly7AhEyLZiylMv\/15c8a77827e601b1519954f2d3a31535\/01._Peugeot_208_Affordable_And_Best-Looking_Cars.webp)\n\n**Body type:** Supermini hatchback **Three key rivals:** Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Polo, Toyota Yaris.\n\n[Peugeot](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/peugeot) has really got its styling mojo back in recent years and one of the best examples of that is this gorgeous second-generation [Peugeot 208](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/peugeot\/208) – in our opinion, the best-looking affordable car you can lease right now. Even base models of the 208 look superb, but once you get to the higher specifications, with their ‘triple-claw’ light signatures and those huge ‘fang’ daytime running lights, you’re looking at something that’s more supermodel than supermini. The rear styling is just as good, and contrast roof options bring even more visual pizzazz. Even the all-electric e-208 keeps the handsome factor high, so this is one cracking little aesthete for those looking to lease on a budget.\n\nCheck out our [Peugeot 208 review](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/guides\/cars\/peugeot-208-review), or see how the [208 and the Volkswagen Polo compare](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/guides\/cars\/peugeot-208-vs-volkswagen-polo) in our head to head article. We've also covered the battle between the [all-electric e-208 and the Renault Zoe](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/guides\/cars\/peugeot-e-208-vs-renault-zoe).\n\n## 2\\. Fiat 500\n![02\\. fiat 500 affordable and best-looking cars](https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/3xid768u5joa\/7z0eepBLN0eKhoWnMaN8gO\/051690cc03aa929bb2540a2f22e8f652\/02._Fiat_500_Affordable_And_Best-Looking_Cars.webp)\n\n**Body type:** City car hatchback **Three key rivals:** Volkswagen Up!, Smart Fortwo, MINI Hatch.\n\nIt’s fair to say few cars are more visually appealing than the [Fiat 500](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/fiat\/500). Its cutesy little shape is a 21st-century reimagining of the 1957 ‘Nuova 500’ which mobilised the masses in Italy back in the day. So good is the latest Fiat 500’s body, by the way, that it has managed to remain fresh and eye-catching, despite the fact it has been on sale since way back in 2007. Indeed, so inherently ‘correct’ is the 500’s form that the new 500 Electric looks almost identical – despite the fact it hardly shares any body panels with what is now known as the ‘500 Classic’.\n\nRead our [Fiat 500 review](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/guides\/cars\/fiat-500-review) here, or you can see our thoughts when the [Fiat 500 Classic took on the Vauxhall Corsa](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/guides\/cars\/fiat-500-vs-vauxhall-corsa) in our head-to-head review. Alternatively check out the [500 Classic compared to its more advanced 500 Electric](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/guides\/cars\/fiat-500e-electric-vs-fiat-500) relation.\n\n## 3\\. Nissan Qashqai\n![07\\. top-10-stylish-affordable-cars-nissan-qashqai](https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/3xid768u5joa\/5doXNLurjJoZFDONpLi94N\/dc5a72257c8f59d51d9647fa6d036bf2\/07._Top-10-Stylish-Affordable-Cars-Nissan-Qashqai.jpg)\n\n**Body type:** Family crossover-SUV **Three key rivals:** Hyundai Tucson, Vauxhall Grandland, SEAT Ateca.\n\nThe previous two generations of the [Nissan Qashqai](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/nissan\/qashqai) could be argued to be game-changing, certainly in the case of the Mk1 original, and they both certainly sold in vast, vast numbers, but neither of them overtly stylish. The current Mk3, though, has much sharper bodywork and a hugely improved cabin, which makes it feel far more prestigious through and through. It might seem incredible that such a big, practical car is actually available for less than £250-per-month, never mind £300, but a 1.3-litre DIG-T Acenta Premium is well within reach for this money – thus proving that there is simply no more affordable way to get into a new car other than leasing it.\n\nFor more Qashqai content, check out our [Qashqai review](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/guides\/cars\/nissan-qashqai-review), or its two crucial head-to-head battles with a pair of key, Korean competitors – we’ve already benchmarked the [Qashqai against the Kia Sportage](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/guides\/cars\/kia-sportage-v-nissan-qashqai) and [the Hyundai Tucson](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/guides\/cars\/nissan-qashqai-vs-hyundai-tucson).\n\n## 4\\. Vauxhall Corsa\n![04\\. vauxhall corsa affordable and best-looking cars.jpg](https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/3xid768u5joa\/5Xj6OgpjlRGp1vL0ViigiH\/bd9591e8d52f026b80974d127727ebfc\/04._Vauxhall_Corsa_Affordable_And_Best-Looking_Cars.JPG.webp)\n\n**Body type:** Supermini hatchback **Three key rivals:** Renault Clio, Honda Jazz, Skoda Fabia.\n\nBritain’s best-selling car holds that desirable mantle for a reason: it’s a great-looking machine. [Vauxhall](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/vauxhall) really has a great family styling thing going on right now, as both the [Mokka](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/vauxhall\/mokka) crossover and the latest [Astra](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/vauxhall\/astra) family hatch are both smashing vehicles to behold. The [Corsa](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/vauxhall\/corsa) is more affordable than those two, but it’s no less easy on the eye. Sharp, chiselled features, tidy proportions and even the option of contrast roof colours make sure that the Corsa is easily one of the best-looking affordable cars you can lease.\n\nWe’ve pitted the regular [Corsa up against its all-electric spin-off](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/guides\/cars\/vauxhall-corsa-e-vs-vauxhall-corsa-ice), the Corsa-e, and you can read more about that right here. We’ve also got a [Corsa review](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/guides\/cars\/vauxhall-corsa-review), and a list of great [alternatives to the Vauxhall Corsa](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/guides\/cars\/best-vauxhall-corsa-alternatives), if you’re looking for a car of this size and you’d like to know what your options are, besides this big-selling supermini.\n\n## 5\\. SEAT Ibiza\n![05\\. seat ibiza affordable and best-looking cars](https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/3xid768u5joa\/5SGtGg6netK5raD5ovVIvY\/d82bf9dc376ff6bcbc7b283161421d42\/05._SEAT_Ibiza_Affordable_And_Best-Looking_Cars.webp)\n\n**Body type:** Supermini hatchback **Three key rivals:** Citroen C3, MG 3, Nissan Micra.\n\n[SEAT](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/seat) has long been the company with the most handsome products in the wider Volkswagen Group and that continues to be the case with this fifth-generation [Ibiza](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/seat\/ibiza) supermini. While its Volkswagen Polo and Skoda Fabia cousins are perfectly pleasant bits of automotive styling, the SEAT is just that touch more visually arresting, with its triangular daytime running lamps, defined bonnet strakes and sporty stance. Racy-looking FR models are the real deal when it comes to traffic-stopping lines, and not only that, the Ibiza is brilliant to drive – especially with the turbocharged TSI petrol engines.\n\n## 6\\. Toyota Aygo X\n![06\\. toyota aygo x affordable and best-looking cars](https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/3xid768u5joa\/jXvv7q69Pb4555S7ENQ8O\/45ec16ae118c3b52b2935b2bf9dbf926\/06._Toyota_Aygo_X_Affordable_And_Best-Looking_Cars.webp)\n\n**Body type:** City car crossover-hatchback **Three key rivals:** Dacia Sandero Stepway, Hyundai i10, Suzuki Ignis.\n\n[Toyota’s](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/toyota) genius with the [Aygo X](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/toyota\/aygo-x) – that letter is pronounced ‘Cross’, incidentally – is that it took the previous body shape of the city car, jacked it up a bit, gave it some crossover and off-roader vibes, and then allowed buyers the option of making the entire body two-tone if they so wish; as a result, this Aygo X looks like a concept car that’s just rolled off a motor show press stand. Even better than that, there’s the option to have a full-length folding roof on the tiny Toyota, making for something that’s as cool to travel in as it is to look at.\n\n## 7\\. Hyundai i10\n![07\\. hyundai i10 affordable and best-looking cars](https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/3xid768u5joa\/7aepP6W1Jh2DTvvrlECqfl\/ed926f6ab8d4391b3443ea2414b0131e\/07._Hyundai_i10_Affordable_And_Best-Looking_Cars.webp)\n\n**Body type:** City car hatchback **Three key rivals:** Fiat 500 Electric, Kia Picanto, Toyota Aygo X.\n\nSimple, compact city cars don’t need to have a gimmick to look good, as the latest [Hyundai i10](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/hyundai\/i10) emphatically proves. It’s just a great thing to look at, with its teardrop-shaped glasshouse effect, those curvaceous front lamp clusters, sharp creases on the bonnet and then particularly neat rear-end styling. Sporty N Line models only up the desirability quotient of the Hyundai i10 even further.\n\n## 8\\. Suzuki Ignis\n![02\\. top-10-stylish-affordable-cars-suzuki-ignis](https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/3xid768u5joa\/7rRkFFfxFiGH9jlzXHi7mY\/22609cec1adcdf14a14d43e18adb769a\/02._Top-10-Stylish-Affordable-Cars-Suzuki-Ignis.jpg)\n\n**Body type:** City car\/micro-crossover-SUV **Three key rivals:** Toyota Aygo X, Dacia Sandero Stepway, Volkswagen Up!.\n\nIf you want a 4x4 for next to nothing, your best option is the world’s only ‘micro-SUV’ ([Suzuki’s](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/suzuki) words, not ours). The tiny [Ignis](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/suzuki\/ignis) is available with AllGrip four-wheel drive, meaning it’s not all looks and no ability in the rough stuff, but whichever model you choose, you end up with a vehicle which has distinctive front-end styling, retro design nods to classic Suzuki models and an overall diminutive shape. It’s a brilliant little thing.\n\n## 9\\. Mazda2 Hybrid\n![09\\. mazda2 hybrid affordable and best-looking cars](https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/3xid768u5joa\/kaCK1paIp14o2OvIT2Nbh\/ced329a79d89466b83694cee86832d39\/09._Mazda2_Hybrid_Affordable_And_Best-Looking_Cars.webp)\n\n**Body type:** Supermini hatchback **Three key rivals:** Honda Jazz, Toyota Yaris, Renault Zoe.\n\nBit of a cheat, this one, as the Mazda2 is an unusual range right now – there’s the older-shape car, which has been on sale for quite a few years, and then this Hybrid… which is actually a rebadged Toyota Yaris. But that’s which this part-electric Mazda makes our list: the Yaris is a great-looking car, and so is Mazda’s take on the subject. Highlights are the blistered wheel arches front and rear, as well as that swoopy radiator grille framed by mean-looking headlights. Yep, the [Mazda2 Hybrid](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/mazda\/2-hybrid) is a great, affordable way into a truly stylish – and economical – set of wheels.\n\n## 10\\. Kia XCeed\n![10\\. kia xceed affordable and best-looking cars](https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/3xid768u5joa\/cJ7NOqD7qEzyiIQq3gvQw\/e0e663565091794e803729d253f7f0af\/10._Kia_XCeed_Affordable_And_Best-Looking_Cars.webp)\n\n**Body type:** Family crossover-hatchback **Three key rivals:** Ford Focus Active, Citroen C4, Fiat Tipo Cross.\n\nCrossovers succeeded because they were hatchbacks underneath, that visually imitated SUVs and 4x4s. But what if you want a more car-like driving position and body shell, making it easier to park? Luckily, there’s a breed of ruggedly styled hatchbacks which can cater for your desires, one of the best of which being this [Kia XCeed](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/kia\/xceed). It was refreshed in 2022, bringing more emphasis to its ‘tiger nose’ radiator grille and off-road-themed touches, such as that silvery skid plate in the bottom of the front bumper. [Kia](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/kia) also took the time to introduce some really gorgeous new colours as well, like the Spirit Green you can see right here.\n\n**For more articles, you can check out our [car features and guides section](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/guides\/cars) Or if you're looking for a brand new vehicle, we've got a huge range of [cars to lease](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing) at unbeatable prices – there’s just no more affordable way to get yourself into a brand-new motor than leasing it.**\n\n## Best Looking Affordable FAQs\n### What are the best affordable luxury cars?\nThe Mercedes A-Class, [Audi A3](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/audi\/a3) and [BMW 1 Series](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/bmw\/1-series) all represent great value ways to get into prestige cars for low monthly leasing prices, while you can also check out the swish [Volvo XC40](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/volvo\/xc40) compact crossover for great deals too.\n\n### What are the nicest looking cars?\nSome of the best-looking modern cars, money no object, are the Alfa Romeo Giulia, the Alpine A110, the Porsche 911 and the Lexus LC.\n\n### What is the most affordable luxury car brand?\nDue to the fact it makes a smaller car than most of its prestige rivals, in the form of the A1 supermini, Audi represents the least expensive way into premium-car leasing, as prices start from around £315 per month (correct at the time of writing).\n\n### What is the budget alternative to a Peugeot 208?\nThe cheapest new car on sale today is the Dacia Sandero, from the Romanian budget spin-off brand of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. 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Big, luxurious cars like the [Peugeot 508](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/peugeot\/508) and the [Audi A5](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/audi\/a5) are great to look at, but they require quite a few quid to get into them.\n\nHowever, setting ourselves a top budget of just £300 per month, we’ve rustled up a list of ten of the best-looking [cars to lease](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing) in the affordable sphere. We’ve picked a spread of [city cars](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/city-car), superminis, family [hatchbacks](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/hatchback) and even [SUV](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/4x4) crossovers for you to choose from, as well – so there should be a vehicle here that suits your particular aesthetic preference.\n\n- Peugeot 208\n- Fiat 500\n- Nissan Qashqai\n- Vauxhall Corsa\n- SEAT Ibiza\n- Toyota Aygo X\n- Hyundai i10\n- Suzuki Ignis\n- Mazda2 Hybrid\n- Kia XCeed\n## 1\\. Peugeot 208\n![01\\. peugeot 208 affordable and best-looking cars](https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/3xid768u5joa\/37FnqDy6Ly7AhEyLZiylMv\/15c8a77827e601b1519954f2d3a31535\/01._Peugeot_208_Affordable_And_Best-Looking_Cars.webp)\n\n**Body type:** Supermini hatchback **Three key rivals:** Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Polo, Toyota Yaris.\n\n[Peugeot](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/peugeot) has really got its styling mojo back in recent years and one of the best examples of that is this gorgeous second-generation [Peugeot 208](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/peugeot\/208) – in our opinion, the best-looking affordable car you can lease right now. Even base models of the 208 look superb, but once you get to the higher specifications, with their ‘triple-claw’ light signatures and those huge ‘fang’ daytime running lights, you’re looking at something that’s more supermodel than supermini. The rear styling is just as good, and contrast roof options bring even more visual pizzazz. Even the all-electric e-208 keeps the handsome factor high, so this is one cracking little aesthete for those looking to lease on a budget.\n\nCheck out our [Peugeot 208 review](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/guides\/cars\/peugeot-208-review), or see how the [208 and the Volkswagen Polo compare](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/guides\/cars\/peugeot-208-vs-volkswagen-polo) in our head to head article. We've also covered the battle between the [all-electric e-208 and the Renault Zoe](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/guides\/cars\/peugeot-e-208-vs-renault-zoe).\n\n## 2\\. Fiat 500\n![02\\. fiat 500 affordable and best-looking cars](https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/3xid768u5joa\/7z0eepBLN0eKhoWnMaN8gO\/051690cc03aa929bb2540a2f22e8f652\/02._Fiat_500_Affordable_And_Best-Looking_Cars.webp)\n\n**Body type:** City car hatchback **Three key rivals:** Volkswagen Up!, Smart Fortwo, MINI Hatch.\n\nIt’s fair to say few cars are more visually appealing than the [Fiat 500](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/fiat\/500). Its cutesy little shape is a 21st-century reimagining of the 1957 ‘Nuova 500’ which mobilised the masses in Italy back in the day. So good is the latest Fiat 500’s body, by the way, that it has managed to remain fresh and eye-catching, despite the fact it has been on sale since way back in 2007. Indeed, so inherently ‘correct’ is the 500’s form that the new 500 Electric looks almost identical – despite the fact it hardly shares any body panels with what is now known as the ‘500 Classic’.\n\nRead our [Fiat 500 review](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/guides\/cars\/fiat-500-review) here, or you can see our thoughts when the [Fiat 500 Classic took on the Vauxhall Corsa](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/guides\/cars\/fiat-500-vs-vauxhall-corsa) in our head-to-head review. Alternatively check out the [500 Classic compared to its more advanced 500 Electric](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/guides\/cars\/fiat-500e-electric-vs-fiat-500) relation.\n\n## 3\\. Nissan Qashqai\n![07\\. top-10-stylish-affordable-cars-nissan-qashqai](https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/3xid768u5joa\/5doXNLurjJoZFDONpLi94N\/dc5a72257c8f59d51d9647fa6d036bf2\/07._Top-10-Stylish-Affordable-Cars-Nissan-Qashqai.jpg)\n\n**Body type:** Family crossover-SUV **Three key rivals:** Hyundai Tucson, Vauxhall Grandland, SEAT Ateca.\n\nThe previous two generations of the [Nissan Qashqai](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/nissan\/qashqai) could be argued to be game-changing, certainly in the case of the Mk1 original, and they both certainly sold in vast, vast numbers, but neither of them overtly stylish. The current Mk3, though, has much sharper bodywork and a hugely improved cabin, which makes it feel far more prestigious through and through. It might seem incredible that such a big, practical car is actually available for less than £250-per-month, never mind £300, but a 1.3-litre DIG-T Acenta Premium is well within reach for this money – thus proving that there is simply no more affordable way to get into a new car other than leasing it.\n\nFor more Qashqai content, check out our [Qashqai review](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/guides\/cars\/nissan-qashqai-review), or its two crucial head-to-head battles with a pair of key, Korean competitors – we’ve already benchmarked the [Qashqai against the Kia Sportage](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/guides\/cars\/kia-sportage-v-nissan-qashqai) and [the Hyundai Tucson](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/guides\/cars\/nissan-qashqai-vs-hyundai-tucson).\n\n## 4\\. Vauxhall Corsa\n![04\\. vauxhall corsa affordable and best-looking cars.jpg](https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/3xid768u5joa\/5Xj6OgpjlRGp1vL0ViigiH\/bd9591e8d52f026b80974d127727ebfc\/04._Vauxhall_Corsa_Affordable_And_Best-Looking_Cars.JPG.webp)\n\n**Body type:** Supermini hatchback **Three key rivals:** Renault Clio, Honda Jazz, Skoda Fabia.\n\nBritain’s best-selling car holds that desirable mantle for a reason: it’s a great-looking machine. [Vauxhall](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/vauxhall) really has a great family styling thing going on right now, as both the [Mokka](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/vauxhall\/mokka) crossover and the latest [Astra](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/vauxhall\/astra) family hatch are both smashing vehicles to behold. The [Corsa](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/vauxhall\/corsa) is more affordable than those two, but it’s no less easy on the eye. Sharp, chiselled features, tidy proportions and even the option of contrast roof colours make sure that the Corsa is easily one of the best-looking affordable cars you can lease.\n\nWe’ve pitted the regular [Corsa up against its all-electric spin-off](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/guides\/cars\/vauxhall-corsa-e-vs-vauxhall-corsa-ice), the Corsa-e, and you can read more about that right here. We’ve also got a [Corsa review](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/guides\/cars\/vauxhall-corsa-review), and a list of great [alternatives to the Vauxhall Corsa](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/guides\/cars\/best-vauxhall-corsa-alternatives), if you’re looking for a car of this size and you’d like to know what your options are, besides this big-selling supermini.\n\n## 5\\. SEAT Ibiza\n![05\\. seat ibiza affordable and best-looking cars](https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/3xid768u5joa\/5SGtGg6netK5raD5ovVIvY\/d82bf9dc376ff6bcbc7b283161421d42\/05._SEAT_Ibiza_Affordable_And_Best-Looking_Cars.webp)\n\n**Body type:** Supermini hatchback **Three key rivals:** Citroen C3, MG 3, Nissan Micra.\n\n[SEAT](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/seat) has long been the company with the most handsome products in the wider Volkswagen Group and that continues to be the case with this fifth-generation [Ibiza](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/seat\/ibiza) supermini. While its Volkswagen Polo and Skoda Fabia cousins are perfectly pleasant bits of automotive styling, the SEAT is just that touch more visually arresting, with its triangular daytime running lamps, defined bonnet strakes and sporty stance. Racy-looking FR models are the real deal when it comes to traffic-stopping lines, and not only that, the Ibiza is brilliant to drive – especially with the turbocharged TSI petrol engines.\n\n## 6\\. Toyota Aygo X\n![06\\. toyota aygo x affordable and best-looking cars](https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/3xid768u5joa\/jXvv7q69Pb4555S7ENQ8O\/45ec16ae118c3b52b2935b2bf9dbf926\/06._Toyota_Aygo_X_Affordable_And_Best-Looking_Cars.webp)\n\n**Body type:** City car crossover-hatchback **Three key rivals:** Dacia Sandero Stepway, Hyundai i10, Suzuki Ignis.\n\n[Toyota’s](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/toyota) genius with the [Aygo X](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/toyota\/aygo-x) – that letter is pronounced ‘Cross’, incidentally – is that it took the previous body shape of the city car, jacked it up a bit, gave it some crossover and off-roader vibes, and then allowed buyers the option of making the entire body two-tone if they so wish; as a result, this Aygo X looks like a concept car that’s just rolled off a motor show press stand. Even better than that, there’s the option to have a full-length folding roof on the tiny Toyota, making for something that’s as cool to travel in as it is to look at.\n\n## 7\\. Hyundai i10\n![07\\. hyundai i10 affordable and best-looking cars](https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/3xid768u5joa\/7aepP6W1Jh2DTvvrlECqfl\/ed926f6ab8d4391b3443ea2414b0131e\/07._Hyundai_i10_Affordable_And_Best-Looking_Cars.webp)\n\n**Body type:** City car hatchback **Three key rivals:** Fiat 500 Electric, Kia Picanto, Toyota Aygo X.\n\nSimple, compact city cars don’t need to have a gimmick to look good, as the latest [Hyundai i10](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/hyundai\/i10) emphatically proves. It’s just a great thing to look at, with its teardrop-shaped glasshouse effect, those curvaceous front lamp clusters, sharp creases on the bonnet and then particularly neat rear-end styling. Sporty N Line models only up the desirability quotient of the Hyundai i10 even further.\n\n## 8\\. Suzuki Ignis\n![02\\. top-10-stylish-affordable-cars-suzuki-ignis](https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/3xid768u5joa\/7rRkFFfxFiGH9jlzXHi7mY\/22609cec1adcdf14a14d43e18adb769a\/02._Top-10-Stylish-Affordable-Cars-Suzuki-Ignis.jpg)\n\n**Body type:** City car\/micro-crossover-SUV **Three key rivals:** Toyota Aygo X, Dacia Sandero Stepway, Volkswagen Up!.\n\nIf you want a 4x4 for next to nothing, your best option is the world’s only ‘micro-SUV’ ([Suzuki’s](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/suzuki) words, not ours). The tiny [Ignis](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/suzuki\/ignis) is available with AllGrip four-wheel drive, meaning it’s not all looks and no ability in the rough stuff, but whichever model you choose, you end up with a vehicle which has distinctive front-end styling, retro design nods to classic Suzuki models and an overall diminutive shape. It’s a brilliant little thing.\n\n## 9\\. Mazda2 Hybrid\n![09\\. mazda2 hybrid affordable and best-looking cars](https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/3xid768u5joa\/kaCK1paIp14o2OvIT2Nbh\/ced329a79d89466b83694cee86832d39\/09._Mazda2_Hybrid_Affordable_And_Best-Looking_Cars.webp)\n\n**Body type:** Supermini hatchback **Three key rivals:** Honda Jazz, Toyota Yaris, Renault Zoe.\n\nBit of a cheat, this one, as the Mazda2 is an unusual range right now – there’s the older-shape car, which has been on sale for quite a few years, and then this Hybrid… which is actually a rebadged Toyota Yaris. But that’s which this part-electric Mazda makes our list: the Yaris is a great-looking car, and so is Mazda’s take on the subject. Highlights are the blistered wheel arches front and rear, as well as that swoopy radiator grille framed by mean-looking headlights. Yep, the [Mazda2 Hybrid](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/mazda\/2-hybrid) is a great, affordable way into a truly stylish – and economical – set of wheels.\n\n## 10\\. Kia XCeed\n![10\\. kia xceed affordable and best-looking cars](https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/3xid768u5joa\/cJ7NOqD7qEzyiIQq3gvQw\/e0e663565091794e803729d253f7f0af\/10._Kia_XCeed_Affordable_And_Best-Looking_Cars.webp)\n\n**Body type:** Family crossover-hatchback **Three key rivals:** Ford Focus Active, Citroen C4, Fiat Tipo Cross.\n\nCrossovers succeeded because they were hatchbacks underneath, that visually imitated SUVs and 4x4s. But what if you want a more car-like driving position and body shell, making it easier to park? Luckily, there’s a breed of ruggedly styled hatchbacks which can cater for your desires, one of the best of which being this [Kia XCeed](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/kia\/xceed). It was refreshed in 2022, bringing more emphasis to its ‘tiger nose’ radiator grille and off-road-themed touches, such as that silvery skid plate in the bottom of the front bumper. [Kia](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/kia) also took the time to introduce some really gorgeous new colours as well, like the Spirit Green you can see right here.\n\n**For more articles, you can check out our [car features and guides section](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/guides\/cars) Or if you're looking for a brand new vehicle, we've got a huge range of [cars to lease](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing) at unbeatable prices – there’s just no more affordable way to get yourself into a brand-new motor than leasing it.**\n\n### What are the best affordable luxury cars?\nThe Mercedes A-Class, [Audi A3](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/audi\/a3) and [BMW 1 Series](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/bmw\/1-series) all represent great value ways to get into prestige cars for low monthly leasing prices, while you can also check out the swish [Volvo XC40](https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/car-leasing\/volvo\/xc40) compact crossover for great deals too.\n\n### What are the nicest looking cars?\nSome of the best-looking modern cars, money no object, are the Alfa Romeo Giulia, the Alpine A110, the Porsche 911 and the Lexus LC.\n\n### What is the most affordable luxury car brand?\nDue to the fact it makes a smaller car than most of its prestige rivals, in the form of the A1 supermini, Audi represents the least expensive way into premium-car leasing, as prices start from around £315 per month (correct at the time of writing).\n\n### What is the budget alternative to a Peugeot 208?\nThe cheapest new car on sale today is the Dacia Sandero, from the Romanian budget spin-off brand of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. 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Boilerpipe Text	We all know that if we want something stylish, we normally have to pay over the odds for it, right? Big, luxurious cars like the Peugeot 508 and the Audi A5 are great to look at, but they require quite a few quid to get into them. However, setting ourselves a top budget of just £300 per month, we’ve rustled up a list of ten of the best-looking cars to lease in the affordable sphere. We’ve picked a spread of city cars , superminis, family hatchbacks and even SUV crossovers for you to choose from, as well – so there should be a vehicle here that suits your particular aesthetic preference. Peugeot 208 Fiat 500 Nissan Qashqai Vauxhall Corsa SEAT Ibiza Toyota Aygo X Hyundai i10 Suzuki Ignis Mazda2 Hybrid Kia XCeed 1. Peugeot 208 Body type: Supermini hatchback Three key rivals: Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Polo, Toyota Yaris. Peugeot has really got its styling mojo back in recent years and one of the best examples of that is this gorgeous second-generation Peugeot 208 – in our opinion, the best-looking affordable car you can lease right now. Even base models of the 208 look superb, but once you get to the higher specifications, with their ‘triple-claw’ light signatures and those huge ‘fang’ daytime running lights, you’re looking at something that’s more supermodel than supermini. The rear styling is just as good, and contrast roof options bring even more visual pizzazz. Even the all-electric e-208 keeps the handsome factor high, so this is one cracking little aesthete for those looking to lease on a budget. Check out our Peugeot 208 review , or see how the 208 and the Volkswagen Polo compare in our head to head article. We've also covered the battle between the all-electric e-208 and the Renault Zoe . 2. Fiat 500 Body type: City car hatchback Three key rivals: Volkswagen Up!, Smart Fortwo, MINI Hatch. It’s fair to say few cars are more visually appealing than the Fiat 500 . Its cutesy little shape is a 21st-century reimagining of the 1957 ‘Nuova 500’ which mobilised the masses in Italy back in the day. So good is the latest Fiat 500’s body, by the way, that it has managed to remain fresh and eye-catching, despite the fact it has been on sale since way back in 2007. Indeed, so inherently ‘correct’ is the 500’s form that the new 500 Electric looks almost identical – despite the fact it hardly shares any body panels with what is now known as the ‘500 Classic’. Read our Fiat 500 review here, or you can see our thoughts when the Fiat 500 Classic took on the Vauxhall Corsa in our head-to-head review. Alternatively check out the 500 Classic compared to its more advanced 500 Electric relation. 3. Nissan Qashqai Body type: Family crossover-SUV Three key rivals: Hyundai Tucson, Vauxhall Grandland, SEAT Ateca. The previous two generations of the Nissan Qashqai could be argued to be game-changing, certainly in the case of the Mk1 original, and they both certainly sold in vast, vast numbers, but neither of them overtly stylish. The current Mk3, though, has much sharper bodywork and a hugely improved cabin, which makes it feel far more prestigious through and through. It might seem incredible that such a big, practical car is actually available for less than £250-per-month, never mind £300, but a 1.3-litre DIG-T Acenta Premium is well within reach for this money – thus proving that there is simply no more affordable way to get into a new car other than leasing it. For more Qashqai content, check out our Qashqai review , or its two crucial head-to-head battles with a pair of key, Korean competitors – we’ve already benchmarked the Qashqai against the Kia Sportage and the Hyundai Tucson . 4. Vauxhall Corsa Body type: Supermini hatchback Three key rivals: Renault Clio, Honda Jazz, Skoda Fabia. Britain’s best-selling car holds that desirable mantle for a reason: it’s a great-looking machine. Vauxhall really has a great family styling thing going on right now, as both the Mokka crossover and the latest Astra family hatch are both smashing vehicles to behold. The Corsa is more affordable than those two, but it’s no less easy on the eye. Sharp, chiselled features, tidy proportions and even the option of contrast roof colours make sure that the Corsa is easily one of the best-looking affordable cars you can lease. We’ve pitted the regular Corsa up against its all-electric spin-off , the Corsa-e, and you can read more about that right here. We’ve also got a Corsa review , and a list of great alternatives to the Vauxhall Corsa , if you’re looking for a car of this size and you’d like to know what your options are, besides this big-selling supermini. 5. SEAT Ibiza Body type: Supermini hatchback Three key rivals: Citroen C3, MG 3, Nissan Micra. SEAT has long been the company with the most handsome products in the wider Volkswagen Group and that continues to be the case with this fifth-generation Ibiza supermini. While its Volkswagen Polo and Skoda Fabia cousins are perfectly pleasant bits of automotive styling, the SEAT is just that touch more visually arresting, with its triangular daytime running lamps, defined bonnet strakes and sporty stance. Racy-looking FR models are the real deal when it comes to traffic-stopping lines, and not only that, the Ibiza is brilliant to drive – especially with the turbocharged TSI petrol engines. 6. Toyota Aygo X Body type: City car crossover-hatchback Three key rivals: Dacia Sandero Stepway, Hyundai i10, Suzuki Ignis. Toyota’s genius with the Aygo X – that letter is pronounced ‘Cross’, incidentally – is that it took the previous body shape of the city car, jacked it up a bit, gave it some crossover and off-roader vibes, and then allowed buyers the option of making the entire body two-tone if they so wish; as a result, this Aygo X looks like a concept car that’s just rolled off a motor show press stand. Even better than that, there’s the option to have a full-length folding roof on the tiny Toyota, making for something that’s as cool to travel in as it is to look at. 7. Hyundai i10 Body type: City car hatchback Three key rivals: Fiat 500 Electric, Kia Picanto, Toyota Aygo X. Simple, compact city cars don’t need to have a gimmick to look good, as the latest Hyundai i10 emphatically proves. It’s just a great thing to look at, with its teardrop-shaped glasshouse effect, those curvaceous front lamp clusters, sharp creases on the bonnet and then particularly neat rear-end styling. Sporty N Line models only up the desirability quotient of the Hyundai i10 even further. 8. Suzuki Ignis Body type: City car/micro-crossover-SUV Three key rivals: Toyota Aygo X, Dacia Sandero Stepway, Volkswagen Up!. If you want a 4x4 for next to nothing, your best option is the world’s only ‘micro-SUV’ ( Suzuki’s words, not ours). The tiny Ignis is available with AllGrip four-wheel drive, meaning it’s not all looks and no ability in the rough stuff, but whichever model you choose, you end up with a vehicle which has distinctive front-end styling, retro design nods to classic Suzuki models and an overall diminutive shape. It’s a brilliant little thing. 9. Mazda2 Hybrid Body type: Supermini hatchback Three key rivals: Honda Jazz, Toyota Yaris, Renault Zoe. Bit of a cheat, this one, as the Mazda2 is an unusual range right now – there’s the older-shape car, which has been on sale for quite a few years, and then this Hybrid… which is actually a rebadged Toyota Yaris. But that’s which this part-electric Mazda makes our list: the Yaris is a great-looking car, and so is Mazda’s take on the subject. Highlights are the blistered wheel arches front and rear, as well as that swoopy radiator grille framed by mean-looking headlights. Yep, the Mazda2 Hybrid is a great, affordable way into a truly stylish – and economical – set of wheels. 10. Kia XCeed Body type: Family crossover-hatchback Three key rivals: Ford Focus Active, Citroen C4, Fiat Tipo Cross. Crossovers succeeded because they were hatchbacks underneath, that visually imitated SUVs and 4x4s. But what if you want a more car-like driving position and body shell, making it easier to park? Luckily, there’s a breed of ruggedly styled hatchbacks which can cater for your desires, one of the best of which being this Kia XCeed . It was refreshed in 2022, bringing more emphasis to its ‘tiger nose’ radiator grille and off-road-themed touches, such as that silvery skid plate in the bottom of the front bumper. Kia also took the time to introduce some really gorgeous new colours as well, like the Spirit Green you can see right here. For more articles, you can check out our car features and guides section Or if you're looking for a brand new vehicle, we've got a huge range of cars to lease at unbeatable prices – there’s just no more affordable way to get yourself into a brand-new motor than leasing it. What are the best affordable luxury cars? The Mercedes A-Class, Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series all represent great value ways to get into prestige cars for low monthly leasing prices, while you can also check out the swish Volvo XC40 compact crossover for great deals too. What are the nicest looking cars? Some of the best-looking modern cars, money no object, are the Alfa Romeo Giulia, the Alpine A110, the Porsche 911 and the Lexus LC. What is the most affordable luxury car brand? Due to the fact it makes a smaller car than most of its prestige rivals, in the form of the A1 supermini, Audi represents the least expensive way into premium-car leasing, as prices start from around £315 per month (correct at the time of writing). What is the budget alternative to a Peugeot 208? The cheapest new car on sale today is the Dacia Sandero, from the Romanian budget spin-off brand of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. The current Sandero is actually a really smart little supermini, despite its value status.
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Big, luxurious cars like the [Peugeot 508](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/peugeot/508) and the [Audi A5](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/audi/a5) are great to look at, but they require quite a few quid to get into them. However, setting ourselves a top budget of just £300 per month, we’ve rustled up a list of ten of the best-looking [cars to lease](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing) in the affordable sphere. We’ve picked a spread of [city cars](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/city-car), superminis, family [hatchbacks](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/hatchback) and even [SUV](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/4x4) crossovers for you to choose from, as well – so there should be a vehicle here that suits your particular aesthetic preference. - Peugeot 208 - Fiat 500 - Nissan Qashqai - Vauxhall Corsa - SEAT Ibiza - Toyota Aygo X - Hyundai i10 - Suzuki Ignis - Mazda2 Hybrid - Kia XCeed ## 1\. Peugeot 208 ![01\. peugeot 208 affordable and best-looking cars](https://images.ctfassets.net/3xid768u5joa/37FnqDy6Ly7AhEyLZiylMv/15c8a77827e601b1519954f2d3a31535/01._Peugeot_208_Affordable_And_Best-Looking_Cars.webp) Body type: Supermini hatchback Three key rivals: Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Polo, Toyota Yaris. [Peugeot](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/peugeot) has really got its styling mojo back in recent years and one of the best examples of that is this gorgeous second-generation [Peugeot 208](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/peugeot/208) – in our opinion, the best-looking affordable car you can lease right now. Even base models of the 208 look superb, but once you get to the higher specifications, with their ‘triple-claw’ light signatures and those huge ‘fang’ daytime running lights, you’re looking at something that’s more supermodel than supermini. The rear styling is just as good, and contrast roof options bring even more visual pizzazz. Even the all-electric e-208 keeps the handsome factor high, so this is one cracking little aesthete for those looking to lease on a budget. Check out our [Peugeot 208 review](https://www.vanarama.com/guides/cars/peugeot-208-review), or see how the [208 and the Volkswagen Polo compare](https://www.vanarama.com/guides/cars/peugeot-208-vs-volkswagen-polo) in our head to head article. We've also covered the battle between the [all-electric e-208 and the Renault Zoe](https://www.vanarama.com/guides/cars/peugeot-e-208-vs-renault-zoe). ## 2\. Fiat 500 ![02\. fiat 500 affordable and best-looking cars](https://images.ctfassets.net/3xid768u5joa/7z0eepBLN0eKhoWnMaN8gO/051690cc03aa929bb2540a2f22e8f652/02._Fiat_500_Affordable_And_Best-Looking_Cars.webp) Body type: City car hatchback Three key rivals: Volkswagen Up!, Smart Fortwo, MINI Hatch. It’s fair to say few cars are more visually appealing than the [Fiat 500](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/fiat/500). Its cutesy little shape is a 21st-century reimagining of the 1957 ‘Nuova 500’ which mobilised the masses in Italy back in the day. So good is the latest Fiat 500’s body, by the way, that it has managed to remain fresh and eye-catching, despite the fact it has been on sale since way back in 2007. Indeed, so inherently ‘correct’ is the 500’s form that the new 500 Electric looks almost identical – despite the fact it hardly shares any body panels with what is now known as the ‘500 Classic’. Read our [Fiat 500 review](https://www.vanarama.com/guides/cars/fiat-500-review) here, or you can see our thoughts when the [Fiat 500 Classic took on the Vauxhall Corsa](https://www.vanarama.com/guides/cars/fiat-500-vs-vauxhall-corsa) in our head-to-head review. Alternatively check out the [500 Classic compared to its more advanced 500 Electric](https://www.vanarama.com/guides/cars/fiat-500e-electric-vs-fiat-500) relation. ## 3\. Nissan Qashqai ![07\. top-10-stylish-affordable-cars-nissan-qashqai](https://images.ctfassets.net/3xid768u5joa/5doXNLurjJoZFDONpLi94N/dc5a72257c8f59d51d9647fa6d036bf2/07._Top-10-Stylish-Affordable-Cars-Nissan-Qashqai.jpg) Body type: Family crossover-SUV Three key rivals: Hyundai Tucson, Vauxhall Grandland, SEAT Ateca. The previous two generations of the [Nissan Qashqai](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/nissan/qashqai) could be argued to be game-changing, certainly in the case of the Mk1 original, and they both certainly sold in vast, vast numbers, but neither of them overtly stylish. The current Mk3, though, has much sharper bodywork and a hugely improved cabin, which makes it feel far more prestigious through and through. It might seem incredible that such a big, practical car is actually available for less than £250-per-month, never mind £300, but a 1.3-litre DIG-T Acenta Premium is well within reach for this money – thus proving that there is simply no more affordable way to get into a new car other than leasing it. For more Qashqai content, check out our [Qashqai review](https://www.vanarama.com/guides/cars/nissan-qashqai-review), or its two crucial head-to-head battles with a pair of key, Korean competitors – we’ve already benchmarked the [Qashqai against the Kia Sportage](https://www.vanarama.com/guides/cars/kia-sportage-v-nissan-qashqai) and [the Hyundai Tucson](https://www.vanarama.com/guides/cars/nissan-qashqai-vs-hyundai-tucson). ## 4\. Vauxhall Corsa ![04\. vauxhall corsa affordable and best-looking cars.jpg](https://images.ctfassets.net/3xid768u5joa/5Xj6OgpjlRGp1vL0ViigiH/bd9591e8d52f026b80974d127727ebfc/04._Vauxhall_Corsa_Affordable_And_Best-Looking_Cars.JPG.webp) Body type: Supermini hatchback Three key rivals: Renault Clio, Honda Jazz, Skoda Fabia. Britain’s best-selling car holds that desirable mantle for a reason: it’s a great-looking machine. [Vauxhall](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/vauxhall) really has a great family styling thing going on right now, as both the [Mokka](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/vauxhall/mokka) crossover and the latest [Astra](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/vauxhall/astra) family hatch are both smashing vehicles to behold. The [Corsa](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/vauxhall/corsa) is more affordable than those two, but it’s no less easy on the eye. Sharp, chiselled features, tidy proportions and even the option of contrast roof colours make sure that the Corsa is easily one of the best-looking affordable cars you can lease. We’ve pitted the regular [Corsa up against its all-electric spin-off](https://www.vanarama.com/guides/cars/vauxhall-corsa-e-vs-vauxhall-corsa-ice), the Corsa-e, and you can read more about that right here. We’ve also got a [Corsa review](https://www.vanarama.com/guides/cars/vauxhall-corsa-review), and a list of great [alternatives to the Vauxhall Corsa](https://www.vanarama.com/guides/cars/best-vauxhall-corsa-alternatives), if you’re looking for a car of this size and you’d like to know what your options are, besides this big-selling supermini. ## 5\. SEAT Ibiza ![05\. seat ibiza affordable and best-looking cars](https://images.ctfassets.net/3xid768u5joa/5SGtGg6netK5raD5ovVIvY/d82bf9dc376ff6bcbc7b283161421d42/05._SEAT_Ibiza_Affordable_And_Best-Looking_Cars.webp) Body type: Supermini hatchback Three key rivals: Citroen C3, MG 3, Nissan Micra. [SEAT](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/seat) has long been the company with the most handsome products in the wider Volkswagen Group and that continues to be the case with this fifth-generation [Ibiza](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/seat/ibiza) supermini. While its Volkswagen Polo and Skoda Fabia cousins are perfectly pleasant bits of automotive styling, the SEAT is just that touch more visually arresting, with its triangular daytime running lamps, defined bonnet strakes and sporty stance. Racy-looking FR models are the real deal when it comes to traffic-stopping lines, and not only that, the Ibiza is brilliant to drive – especially with the turbocharged TSI petrol engines. ## 6\. Toyota Aygo X ![06\. toyota aygo x affordable and best-looking cars](https://images.ctfassets.net/3xid768u5joa/jXvv7q69Pb4555S7ENQ8O/45ec16ae118c3b52b2935b2bf9dbf926/06._Toyota_Aygo_X_Affordable_And_Best-Looking_Cars.webp) Body type: City car crossover-hatchback Three key rivals: Dacia Sandero Stepway, Hyundai i10, Suzuki Ignis. [Toyota’s](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/toyota) genius with the [Aygo X](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/toyota/aygo-x) – that letter is pronounced ‘Cross’, incidentally – is that it took the previous body shape of the city car, jacked it up a bit, gave it some crossover and off-roader vibes, and then allowed buyers the option of making the entire body two-tone if they so wish; as a result, this Aygo X looks like a concept car that’s just rolled off a motor show press stand. Even better than that, there’s the option to have a full-length folding roof on the tiny Toyota, making for something that’s as cool to travel in as it is to look at. ## 7\. Hyundai i10 ![07\. hyundai i10 affordable and best-looking cars](https://images.ctfassets.net/3xid768u5joa/7aepP6W1Jh2DTvvrlECqfl/ed926f6ab8d4391b3443ea2414b0131e/07._Hyundai_i10_Affordable_And_Best-Looking_Cars.webp) Body type: City car hatchback Three key rivals: Fiat 500 Electric, Kia Picanto, Toyota Aygo X. Simple, compact city cars don’t need to have a gimmick to look good, as the latest [Hyundai i10](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/hyundai/i10) emphatically proves. It’s just a great thing to look at, with its teardrop-shaped glasshouse effect, those curvaceous front lamp clusters, sharp creases on the bonnet and then particularly neat rear-end styling. Sporty N Line models only up the desirability quotient of the Hyundai i10 even further. ## 8\. Suzuki Ignis ![02\. top-10-stylish-affordable-cars-suzuki-ignis](https://images.ctfassets.net/3xid768u5joa/7rRkFFfxFiGH9jlzXHi7mY/22609cec1adcdf14a14d43e18adb769a/02._Top-10-Stylish-Affordable-Cars-Suzuki-Ignis.jpg) Body type: City car/micro-crossover-SUV Three key rivals: Toyota Aygo X, Dacia Sandero Stepway, Volkswagen Up!. If you want a 4x4 for next to nothing, your best option is the world’s only ‘micro-SUV’ ([Suzuki’s](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/suzuki) words, not ours). The tiny [Ignis](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/suzuki/ignis) is available with AllGrip four-wheel drive, meaning it’s not all looks and no ability in the rough stuff, but whichever model you choose, you end up with a vehicle which has distinctive front-end styling, retro design nods to classic Suzuki models and an overall diminutive shape. It’s a brilliant little thing. ## 9\. Mazda2 Hybrid ![09\. mazda2 hybrid affordable and best-looking cars](https://images.ctfassets.net/3xid768u5joa/kaCK1paIp14o2OvIT2Nbh/ced329a79d89466b83694cee86832d39/09._Mazda2_Hybrid_Affordable_And_Best-Looking_Cars.webp) Body type: Supermini hatchback Three key rivals: Honda Jazz, Toyota Yaris, Renault Zoe. Bit of a cheat, this one, as the Mazda2 is an unusual range right now – there’s the older-shape car, which has been on sale for quite a few years, and then this Hybrid… which is actually a rebadged Toyota Yaris. But that’s which this part-electric Mazda makes our list: the Yaris is a great-looking car, and so is Mazda’s take on the subject. Highlights are the blistered wheel arches front and rear, as well as that swoopy radiator grille framed by mean-looking headlights. Yep, the [Mazda2 Hybrid](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/mazda/2-hybrid) is a great, affordable way into a truly stylish – and economical – set of wheels. ## 10\. Kia XCeed ![10\. kia xceed affordable and best-looking cars](https://images.ctfassets.net/3xid768u5joa/cJ7NOqD7qEzyiIQq3gvQw/e0e663565091794e803729d253f7f0af/10._Kia_XCeed_Affordable_And_Best-Looking_Cars.webp) Body type: Family crossover-hatchback Three key rivals: Ford Focus Active, Citroen C4, Fiat Tipo Cross. Crossovers succeeded because they were hatchbacks underneath, that visually imitated SUVs and 4x4s. But what if you want a more car-like driving position and body shell, making it easier to park? Luckily, there’s a breed of ruggedly styled hatchbacks which can cater for your desires, one of the best of which being this [Kia XCeed](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/kia/xceed). It was refreshed in 2022, bringing more emphasis to its ‘tiger nose’ radiator grille and off-road-themed touches, such as that silvery skid plate in the bottom of the front bumper. [Kia](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/kia) also took the time to introduce some really gorgeous new colours as well, like the Spirit Green you can see right here. For more articles, you can check out our [car features and guides section](https://www.vanarama.com/guides/cars) Or if you're looking for a brand new vehicle, we've got a huge range of [cars to lease](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing) at unbeatable prices – there’s just no more affordable way to get yourself into a brand-new motor than leasing it. ## Best Looking Affordable FAQs ### What are the best affordable luxury cars? The Mercedes A-Class, [Audi A3](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/audi/a3) and [BMW 1 Series](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/bmw/1-series) all represent great value ways to get into prestige cars for low monthly leasing prices, while you can also check out the swish [Volvo XC40](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/volvo/xc40) compact crossover for great deals too. ### What are the nicest looking cars? Some of the best-looking modern cars, money no object, are the Alfa Romeo Giulia, the Alpine A110, the Porsche 911 and the Lexus LC. ### What is the most affordable luxury car brand? Due to the fact it makes a smaller car than most of its prestige rivals, in the form of the A1 supermini, Audi represents the least expensive way into premium-car leasing, as prices start from around £315 per month (correct at the time of writing). ### What is the budget alternative to a Peugeot 208? 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Readable Markdown	We all know that if we want something stylish, we normally have to pay over the odds for it, right? Big, luxurious cars like the [Peugeot 508](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/peugeot/508) and the [Audi A5](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/audi/a5) are great to look at, but they require quite a few quid to get into them. However, setting ourselves a top budget of just £300 per month, we’ve rustled up a list of ten of the best-looking [cars to lease](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing) in the affordable sphere. We’ve picked a spread of [city cars](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/city-car), superminis, family [hatchbacks](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/hatchback) and even [SUV](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/4x4) crossovers for you to choose from, as well – so there should be a vehicle here that suits your particular aesthetic preference. - Peugeot 208 - Fiat 500 - Nissan Qashqai - Vauxhall Corsa - SEAT Ibiza - Toyota Aygo X - Hyundai i10 - Suzuki Ignis - Mazda2 Hybrid - Kia XCeed ## 1\. Peugeot 208 ![01\. peugeot 208 affordable and best-looking cars](https://images.ctfassets.net/3xid768u5joa/37FnqDy6Ly7AhEyLZiylMv/15c8a77827e601b1519954f2d3a31535/01._Peugeot_208_Affordable_And_Best-Looking_Cars.webp) Body type: Supermini hatchback Three key rivals: Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Polo, Toyota Yaris. [Peugeot](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/peugeot) has really got its styling mojo back in recent years and one of the best examples of that is this gorgeous second-generation [Peugeot 208](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/peugeot/208) – in our opinion, the best-looking affordable car you can lease right now. Even base models of the 208 look superb, but once you get to the higher specifications, with their ‘triple-claw’ light signatures and those huge ‘fang’ daytime running lights, you’re looking at something that’s more supermodel than supermini. The rear styling is just as good, and contrast roof options bring even more visual pizzazz. Even the all-electric e-208 keeps the handsome factor high, so this is one cracking little aesthete for those looking to lease on a budget. Check out our [Peugeot 208 review](https://www.vanarama.com/guides/cars/peugeot-208-review), or see how the [208 and the Volkswagen Polo compare](https://www.vanarama.com/guides/cars/peugeot-208-vs-volkswagen-polo) in our head to head article. We've also covered the battle between the [all-electric e-208 and the Renault Zoe](https://www.vanarama.com/guides/cars/peugeot-e-208-vs-renault-zoe). ## 2\. Fiat 500 ![02\. fiat 500 affordable and best-looking cars](https://images.ctfassets.net/3xid768u5joa/7z0eepBLN0eKhoWnMaN8gO/051690cc03aa929bb2540a2f22e8f652/02._Fiat_500_Affordable_And_Best-Looking_Cars.webp) Body type: City car hatchback Three key rivals: Volkswagen Up!, Smart Fortwo, MINI Hatch. It’s fair to say few cars are more visually appealing than the [Fiat 500](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/fiat/500). Its cutesy little shape is a 21st-century reimagining of the 1957 ‘Nuova 500’ which mobilised the masses in Italy back in the day. So good is the latest Fiat 500’s body, by the way, that it has managed to remain fresh and eye-catching, despite the fact it has been on sale since way back in 2007. Indeed, so inherently ‘correct’ is the 500’s form that the new 500 Electric looks almost identical – despite the fact it hardly shares any body panels with what is now known as the ‘500 Classic’. Read our [Fiat 500 review](https://www.vanarama.com/guides/cars/fiat-500-review) here, or you can see our thoughts when the [Fiat 500 Classic took on the Vauxhall Corsa](https://www.vanarama.com/guides/cars/fiat-500-vs-vauxhall-corsa) in our head-to-head review. Alternatively check out the [500 Classic compared to its more advanced 500 Electric](https://www.vanarama.com/guides/cars/fiat-500e-electric-vs-fiat-500) relation. ## 3\. Nissan Qashqai ![07\. top-10-stylish-affordable-cars-nissan-qashqai](https://images.ctfassets.net/3xid768u5joa/5doXNLurjJoZFDONpLi94N/dc5a72257c8f59d51d9647fa6d036bf2/07._Top-10-Stylish-Affordable-Cars-Nissan-Qashqai.jpg) Body type: Family crossover-SUV Three key rivals: Hyundai Tucson, Vauxhall Grandland, SEAT Ateca. The previous two generations of the [Nissan Qashqai](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/nissan/qashqai) could be argued to be game-changing, certainly in the case of the Mk1 original, and they both certainly sold in vast, vast numbers, but neither of them overtly stylish. The current Mk3, though, has much sharper bodywork and a hugely improved cabin, which makes it feel far more prestigious through and through. It might seem incredible that such a big, practical car is actually available for less than £250-per-month, never mind £300, but a 1.3-litre DIG-T Acenta Premium is well within reach for this money – thus proving that there is simply no more affordable way to get into a new car other than leasing it. For more Qashqai content, check out our [Qashqai review](https://www.vanarama.com/guides/cars/nissan-qashqai-review), or its two crucial head-to-head battles with a pair of key, Korean competitors – we’ve already benchmarked the [Qashqai against the Kia Sportage](https://www.vanarama.com/guides/cars/kia-sportage-v-nissan-qashqai) and [the Hyundai Tucson](https://www.vanarama.com/guides/cars/nissan-qashqai-vs-hyundai-tucson). ## 4\. Vauxhall Corsa ![04\. vauxhall corsa affordable and best-looking cars.jpg](https://images.ctfassets.net/3xid768u5joa/5Xj6OgpjlRGp1vL0ViigiH/bd9591e8d52f026b80974d127727ebfc/04._Vauxhall_Corsa_Affordable_And_Best-Looking_Cars.JPG.webp) Body type: Supermini hatchback Three key rivals: Renault Clio, Honda Jazz, Skoda Fabia. Britain’s best-selling car holds that desirable mantle for a reason: it’s a great-looking machine. [Vauxhall](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/vauxhall) really has a great family styling thing going on right now, as both the [Mokka](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/vauxhall/mokka) crossover and the latest [Astra](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/vauxhall/astra) family hatch are both smashing vehicles to behold. The [Corsa](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/vauxhall/corsa) is more affordable than those two, but it’s no less easy on the eye. Sharp, chiselled features, tidy proportions and even the option of contrast roof colours make sure that the Corsa is easily one of the best-looking affordable cars you can lease. We’ve pitted the regular [Corsa up against its all-electric spin-off](https://www.vanarama.com/guides/cars/vauxhall-corsa-e-vs-vauxhall-corsa-ice), the Corsa-e, and you can read more about that right here. We’ve also got a [Corsa review](https://www.vanarama.com/guides/cars/vauxhall-corsa-review), and a list of great [alternatives to the Vauxhall Corsa](https://www.vanarama.com/guides/cars/best-vauxhall-corsa-alternatives), if you’re looking for a car of this size and you’d like to know what your options are, besides this big-selling supermini. ## 5\. SEAT Ibiza ![05\. seat ibiza affordable and best-looking cars](https://images.ctfassets.net/3xid768u5joa/5SGtGg6netK5raD5ovVIvY/d82bf9dc376ff6bcbc7b283161421d42/05._SEAT_Ibiza_Affordable_And_Best-Looking_Cars.webp) Body type: Supermini hatchback Three key rivals: Citroen C3, MG 3, Nissan Micra. [SEAT](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/seat) has long been the company with the most handsome products in the wider Volkswagen Group and that continues to be the case with this fifth-generation [Ibiza](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/seat/ibiza) supermini. While its Volkswagen Polo and Skoda Fabia cousins are perfectly pleasant bits of automotive styling, the SEAT is just that touch more visually arresting, with its triangular daytime running lamps, defined bonnet strakes and sporty stance. Racy-looking FR models are the real deal when it comes to traffic-stopping lines, and not only that, the Ibiza is brilliant to drive – especially with the turbocharged TSI petrol engines. ## 6\. Toyota Aygo X ![06\. toyota aygo x affordable and best-looking cars](https://images.ctfassets.net/3xid768u5joa/jXvv7q69Pb4555S7ENQ8O/45ec16ae118c3b52b2935b2bf9dbf926/06._Toyota_Aygo_X_Affordable_And_Best-Looking_Cars.webp) Body type: City car crossover-hatchback Three key rivals: Dacia Sandero Stepway, Hyundai i10, Suzuki Ignis. [Toyota’s](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/toyota) genius with the [Aygo X](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/toyota/aygo-x) – that letter is pronounced ‘Cross’, incidentally – is that it took the previous body shape of the city car, jacked it up a bit, gave it some crossover and off-roader vibes, and then allowed buyers the option of making the entire body two-tone if they so wish; as a result, this Aygo X looks like a concept car that’s just rolled off a motor show press stand. Even better than that, there’s the option to have a full-length folding roof on the tiny Toyota, making for something that’s as cool to travel in as it is to look at. ## 7\. Hyundai i10 ![07\. hyundai i10 affordable and best-looking cars](https://images.ctfassets.net/3xid768u5joa/7aepP6W1Jh2DTvvrlECqfl/ed926f6ab8d4391b3443ea2414b0131e/07._Hyundai_i10_Affordable_And_Best-Looking_Cars.webp) Body type: City car hatchback Three key rivals: Fiat 500 Electric, Kia Picanto, Toyota Aygo X. Simple, compact city cars don’t need to have a gimmick to look good, as the latest [Hyundai i10](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/hyundai/i10) emphatically proves. It’s just a great thing to look at, with its teardrop-shaped glasshouse effect, those curvaceous front lamp clusters, sharp creases on the bonnet and then particularly neat rear-end styling. Sporty N Line models only up the desirability quotient of the Hyundai i10 even further. ## 8\. Suzuki Ignis ![02\. top-10-stylish-affordable-cars-suzuki-ignis](https://images.ctfassets.net/3xid768u5joa/7rRkFFfxFiGH9jlzXHi7mY/22609cec1adcdf14a14d43e18adb769a/02._Top-10-Stylish-Affordable-Cars-Suzuki-Ignis.jpg) Body type: City car/micro-crossover-SUV Three key rivals: Toyota Aygo X, Dacia Sandero Stepway, Volkswagen Up!. If you want a 4x4 for next to nothing, your best option is the world’s only ‘micro-SUV’ ([Suzuki’s](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/suzuki) words, not ours). The tiny [Ignis](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/suzuki/ignis) is available with AllGrip four-wheel drive, meaning it’s not all looks and no ability in the rough stuff, but whichever model you choose, you end up with a vehicle which has distinctive front-end styling, retro design nods to classic Suzuki models and an overall diminutive shape. It’s a brilliant little thing. ## 9\. Mazda2 Hybrid ![09\. mazda2 hybrid affordable and best-looking cars](https://images.ctfassets.net/3xid768u5joa/kaCK1paIp14o2OvIT2Nbh/ced329a79d89466b83694cee86832d39/09._Mazda2_Hybrid_Affordable_And_Best-Looking_Cars.webp) Body type: Supermini hatchback Three key rivals: Honda Jazz, Toyota Yaris, Renault Zoe. Bit of a cheat, this one, as the Mazda2 is an unusual range right now – there’s the older-shape car, which has been on sale for quite a few years, and then this Hybrid… which is actually a rebadged Toyota Yaris. But that’s which this part-electric Mazda makes our list: the Yaris is a great-looking car, and so is Mazda’s take on the subject. Highlights are the blistered wheel arches front and rear, as well as that swoopy radiator grille framed by mean-looking headlights. Yep, the [Mazda2 Hybrid](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/mazda/2-hybrid) is a great, affordable way into a truly stylish – and economical – set of wheels. ## 10\. Kia XCeed ![10\. kia xceed affordable and best-looking cars](https://images.ctfassets.net/3xid768u5joa/cJ7NOqD7qEzyiIQq3gvQw/e0e663565091794e803729d253f7f0af/10._Kia_XCeed_Affordable_And_Best-Looking_Cars.webp) Body type: Family crossover-hatchback Three key rivals: Ford Focus Active, Citroen C4, Fiat Tipo Cross. Crossovers succeeded because they were hatchbacks underneath, that visually imitated SUVs and 4x4s. But what if you want a more car-like driving position and body shell, making it easier to park? Luckily, there’s a breed of ruggedly styled hatchbacks which can cater for your desires, one of the best of which being this [Kia XCeed](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/kia/xceed). It was refreshed in 2022, bringing more emphasis to its ‘tiger nose’ radiator grille and off-road-themed touches, such as that silvery skid plate in the bottom of the front bumper. [Kia](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/kia) also took the time to introduce some really gorgeous new colours as well, like the Spirit Green you can see right here. For more articles, you can check out our [car features and guides section](https://www.vanarama.com/guides/cars) Or if you're looking for a brand new vehicle, we've got a huge range of [cars to lease](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing) at unbeatable prices – there’s just no more affordable way to get yourself into a brand-new motor than leasing it. ### What are the best affordable luxury cars? The Mercedes A-Class, [Audi A3](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/audi/a3) and [BMW 1 Series](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/bmw/1-series) all represent great value ways to get into prestige cars for low monthly leasing prices, while you can also check out the swish [Volvo XC40](https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/volvo/xc40) compact crossover for great deals too. ### What are the nicest looking cars? Some of the best-looking modern cars, money no object, are the Alfa Romeo Giulia, the Alpine A110, the Porsche 911 and the Lexus LC. ### What is the most affordable luxury car brand? Due to the fact it makes a smaller car than most of its prestige rivals, in the form of the A1 supermini, Audi represents the least expensive way into premium-car leasing, as prices start from around £315 per month (correct at the time of writing). ### What is the budget alternative to a Peugeot 208? The cheapest new car on sale today is the Dacia Sandero, from the Romanian budget spin-off brand of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. The current Sandero is actually a really smart little supermini, despite its value status.
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