Best 76 Plate New Cars - Top 5 Picks To Buy
76 Reg new cars are officially available in showrooms from 1st September, If you are in the market for a brand-new 76 reg car, these are the five models we recommend, with live deals on our site today and significant discounts off list prices.
All vehicles are UK franchise supplied cars (no imports), with full manufacturer warranty and you pay after delivery and inspection. We can offer 76 plate stock deals for fast delivery or 76 plate factory-order deals with 1000s of discounted vehicles on our website you can use the advanced search tools to pinpoint your ideal vehicle by make/model or vehicle type and budget.
Here are are top 5 recommended deals:
Ford Puma
Britain’s favourite small crossover is available to order on 76 plate now. Mild-hybrid petrol Pumas start from £22,890 (Titanium 125 manual, save £4,255 off list price). The all-electric Puma Gen-E starts from £24,177 on Select trim, including the current government EV grant built into the live deal. BlueCruise petrol and Gen-E editions will be available soon (Call us on 0161 464 8870 for factory orders/more info and prices).
This could be the one to order if you want a 76 plate small SUV that is practical, fun to drive, cheap to run and offers variants in petrol-hybrid for conveneince or a full EV option for ultra-low running costs.
Available engines, combined MPG, emissions and 0–62 mph
Below are engine specs for New Puma Mild Hybrid, and Gen-E
- 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid (mHEV) 125 PS manual: 51.4–52.3 mpg (combined), 121–123 g/km CO₂, 0–62 mph in 9.8 seconds
- 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid (mHEV) 125 PS DCT: 48.7–49.6 mpg (combined), 129–131 g/km CO₂, 0–62 mph in 9.6 seconds
- 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid (mHEV) 155 PS DCT: 49.6 mpg (combined), 128–130 g/km CO₂, 0–62 mph in 8.7 seconds
- 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid (mHEV) 170 PS ST DCT: 47.9 mpg (combined), 135 g/km CO₂, 0–62 mph in 7.4 seconds
- Puma Gen-E: 168 PS, 0 g/km CO₂, 0–62 mph in 8.0 seconds, WLTP overall range 233 miles (Select model) / 226 miles (Premium model) / 224 miles (Sound model).
Standard equipment
There isn't really what you could call an entry-level model in the range as you get generous specs on all trims. All models get a 12-inch infotainment touchscreen built on Ford's SYNC 4 platform, the system comes with integrated navigation , if prefer to use your phone, wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay is available. The infotainment screen is paired with a customisable 12.8-inch digital driver display.
Plenty of driver assistance tech is standard across the range, rear parking sensors, rear camera, automatic emergency braking, pre collision assist, driver alert, auto high beam, cruise control with speed limiter/traffic sign recognition, hill start assist, lane departure warning and more. Higher grade models get the addition of front sensors and more advanced semi-autonomous tech including a 360 camera, the more advanced driver assistance system can usually be added to lower grade models with the Driver Asssitance Pack.
Cabin & boot space, standout features
Boot space and practicality are a big selling point here for a small car, you get 456 litres plus the 80 litres underfloor MegaBox, this expands to 1,216 litres with the rear seats down,
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Nissan Qashqai
The Qashqai is British built at Nissan's plant in Sunderland. Live deals start from £24,990 for the 1.3 DiG-T 158 Acenta Premium manual (save £5,645 off list price). e-POWER hybrids currently start from £28,121.
Th Qashqai is a practical family crossover option with plenty of tech as standard, and with Nissan's unique e-Power hybrid system that delivers a full electric driving experience without the need to plug-in.
Available engines, combined MPG, emissions and 0–62 mph
- 1.3 mHEV 158 PS manual: 6.3–6.4 l/100 km, 142–145 g/km CO₂, 0–62 mph in 9.5 seconds. Site WLTP range for the mild-hybrid range is 44.1–45.6 mpg.
- 1.3 mHEV 158 PS Xtronic: 6.2–6.3 l/100 km, 140–143 g/km CO₂, 0–62 mph in 9.2 seconds
- 1.5 e-POWER 205 PS auto: 4.3–4.5 l/100 km (62.8–65.7 mpg combined), 98–101 g/km CO₂, 0–62 mph in 7.6-7.9 seconds
Standard equipment
Acenta Premium entry-levcel model gets 17-inch alloys, dual 12.3-inch screens (infotainment and digital driver display), wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, rear camera, parking sensors, dual-zone climate, LED lights, Intelligent Emergency Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control, Traffic Sign Recognition and Lane Departure Warning/Assist. Higher grade models get larger alloys and Nissan's advanced ProPilot driver assistance suite.
Cabin & boot space, standout features
Boot 455–504 litres, 1,379–1,447 litres with rear seats down.
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Volkswagen Tiguan
VW Tiguan 76-plate car deals are live on the site, with prices from £33,485 for the 1.5 eTSI 130 PS Life DSG (save £5,436 off list price). The Tiguan is a spacious medium-sized SUV with class-leading boot space and a quality cabin.
Available engines, combined MPG, emissions and 0–62 mph
- 1.5 eTSI 130 PS DSG: 44.1–47.9 mpg (combined), CO₂ 135–146 g/km, 0–62 mph in 10.6 seconds
- 1.5 eTSI 150 PS DSG: 44.1–47.1 mpg (combined), CO₂ 136–146 g/km, 0–62 mph in 9.1 seconds
- 2.0 TDI 150 PS DSG: around 52.3 mpg (combined) on typical Life models
- 1.5 TSI eHybrid 204 PS: 0–62 mph in 8.2 seconds; official electric range up to around 77 miles
- 1.5 TSI eHybrid 272 PS: 0–62 mph in 7.2 seconds
Standard equipment
On the entry-level VW Tiguan 130 PS Life 76-plate car you get as standard: 18-inch alloys, three-zone climate control, keyless entry and go. Inside you get a 12.9-inch infotainment with integrated navigation, or if you prefer to use your favourite smartphone navigation app, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay is available. The infotainment screen is paired with a customisable 10.25-inch digital driver display. Driver assistance tech includes Park Assist Plus, rear-view camera, adaptive cruise, lane keep, AEB (automatic emergency braking) with pedestrian and cyclist detection.
As you move up the range you get additional styling upgrades and features including a power tailgate, keyless entry/start and privacy glass. Inside you'll get additions like heated seats/steering wheel and customisable ambient lighting. The top end models like Luxury trim add further comfort like massage function for front seats, the R-Line adds sporty styling and more dynamic handling and the Black Edition adds a unique 'blacked out' theme.
Cabin & boot space, standout features
Up to 652 litres with the seats up/1,650 litres with rear seats folded. This is the five-seat VW SUV to order on a 76 plate; the Tayron below is its larger seven-seat 'big brother'.
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Volkswagen Tayron
The Tayron is VW’s larger SUV available with 5 or 7 seats. Current deals start from £37,465 for the 1.5 eTSI 150 Match (save £4,376 off list price). Choose this over the Tiguan if you actually need the third row seating. Mild-hybrid petrol, TDI, e-Hybrid and 2.0 TSI 4Motion (all-wheel drive) deals are all live on our site right now..
Available engines, combined MPG, emissions and 0–62 mph
- 1.5 eTSI 150 PS DSG: around 42.9–46.3 mpg (combined), CO₂ typically 142–150 g/km, 0–62 mph around 9.1–9.4 seconds
- 2.0 TDI 150 PS DSG: up to 50.9–51.4 mpg (combined), CO₂ around 145 g/km, 0–62 mph in 9.7 seconds
- 1.5 TSI eHybrid 204 PS: 0–62 mph in 8.6 seconds, official CO₂ as low as 9 g/km
- 1.5 TSI eHybrid 272 PS: 0–62 mph in 7.3 seconds
- 2.0 TSI 204 PS 4Motion: 0–62 mph in 7.4 seconds, around 35.8 mpg, CO₂ around 180 g/km
Standard equipment
All models are stacked with standard equipment, even the entry-level Life trim. As standard you get a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 10.25-inch digital driver display, three zone climate control, LED lights. There is plenty of driver assistance tech too including, a rear camera, front/rear parking sensors, park assist (parallel parking aid), rear assist (VW's blind spot monitoring/alert), lane assist, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking system, cross traffic assist and traffic sign recognition. As you move up the range you get additional features like a panoramic sunroof, keyless entry and privacy glass.
Higher grade models get Park Assist Pro (you can parallel park the car with the remote without actually being sat in the vehicle), additional semi autocoups tech includes a 360 camera on higher grade models, the upgraded system can control brakes and steering to keep you centred in a motorway lane for example. Top-grade models add additional comfort with things like heated fronts seats with massage function. The R-Line is the sportier option with sports styling; a body-kit, sports seats/strering wheel and other R-Line branded styling.
Cabin & boot space, standout features
If you choose seven seats or an eHybrid model (plug-in hybrid) bootspace will take a hit. Petrol and diesel 5-seat models offer 885 litres of boot space with rear seats up and over 2000 litres with them folded down. e-Hybrid models offer 850 and 1915 litres respectively. If you buy a 7-seater boot space is 345 litres with the third row seats up and 850 litres with them down. If you only need five seats, the Tiguan is the cheaper 76-plate VW model of the two, the slightly bigger Tayron however offers additional rear leg room and a bigger boot as a 5-seater.
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Cupra Formentor
The Formentor is the sportier 76-plate crossover on this list with eye-catching looks and low-slung rear it is coupe-like in appearance. Current deals start from £29,932 for the 1.5 TSI 150 PS V1 manual (save £5,598 off list price). Plug-in hybrids are currently showing the biggest discounts: V1 e-HYBRID 204 PS is £32,646 (save £9,384 off list). The high performance VZ petrol 4Drivemodels are also available with significant discounts.
The V1 and V2 models are the 'sensible' choice, the sporty option here is limited to the styling, these models can be paired with pure petrol, mild hybrid, or the plug-in hybrid (e-Hybrid) engines. The VZ models are the high-performance options paired with either a 272PS e-Hybrid or 333PS petrol engine, the petrol is the out and out performance option offering 0-62mph in under 5 seconds. This is only topped by the VZ5 model featuring a 390 hp engine that can achieve 0-62mph in closer to 4 seconds.
Available engines, combined MPG, emissions and 0–62 mph
- 1.5 TSI 150 PS manual: 44.1–46.3 mpg (combined), CO₂ 138 g/km, 0–62 mph in 9.0 seconds
- 1.5 eTSI 150 PS DSG: 44.8–47.1 mpg (combined), 0–62 mph in 9.0 seconds
- 1.5 e-HYBRID 204 PS DSG: 176.6–201.8 mpg (combined, WLTP weighted), CO₂ 32 g/km, 0–62 mph in 7.9 seconds
- 1.5 e-HYBRID 272 PS DSG: 166.2–176.6 mpg (combined, WLTP weighted), CO₂ 37 g/km, 0–62 mph in 7.2 seconds
- 2.0 TSI 333 PS DSG 4Drive: 0–62 mph in 4.8 seconds
Standard Equipment and Trims
All models get the 10.25-inch driver display p[aired with a large 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, wireless smartphone charging, keyless entry, front/rear parking sensors, predictive adaptive cruise control.
The V1 model gets 18-inch Sonora silver alloy wheels, while the V2 gets 19-inch machined alloy wheels, V1 gets part faux leather/cloth front sports seats, the V2 gets faux suede one-piece Dinamica bucket seats. V2 also adds some extra comfort over the entry-level V1 model with features like heated fronts seats/steering wheel and it adds some extra driver assistance tech like a rear camera.
The VZ1 model spec is very similar to the V1 model, upgrades include part faux leather bucket seats, 19-inch machined black/silver alloys, and the higher performance engine options. The VZ2 builds on the V2 model adding nappa leather bucket seats, more advanced driver assistance features including a 360 camera and the performance engine options.
The VZ3 models further adds Carbon bucket seats (ultra deep cup design), a premium Sennheiser audio system, upgraded performance brakes, torque splitter and drift mode.
The VZ5 is the raw power option, featuring a 390 hp engine that brings the 0-60mph figure down to roughly 4 seconds., its wheel arches give it a 20mm wider stance and it is also lower for more aggressive handling. The VZ5 gets other unique features like 20-inch copper-and-black machined alloy wheels and signature diagonal, vertically-stacked copper exhaust tips housed in a real carbon-fibre rear diffuser.
Cabin & boot space, standout features
Boot space is probably less of a priority for most people looking at this sporty Crossover, on the plug-in hybrid models you should get around 345 litres, the petrol models offer a more generous 450 litres.
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Browse our website for you preferred 76 plate car or contact us on 0161 464 8870. We have new deals daily and if you don;'t see the car you want we can source it for you.
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*Prices quoted at the time this article was written and may be subject to change.