Mōtā’s Top 5 Tax Free Cars

Petrol prices may be on the way down for the time being, a welcome step from cash strapped motorist’s at the minute – but no one likes paying more than they have to.
If you begrudge paying the government anything in car tax, then you can always opt for a car that emits less than 100g of CO2 per km.

A few years ago this would have limited your choices to a small selection of city cars and superminis, however now car buyers have a much greater choice in terms of “eco-cars” that not only cut the amount of money you pour into the Treasury’s pockets due to their low emissions, but should also save you money at the pumps too, with their strong fuel economy.

We’ve rounded up five of the most appealing car tax-free machines, which can be bought from under £30,000, that prove that going for a low-emissions car doesn’t have to mean skimping on performance, equipment or style.

City car – Hyundai i10

The Hyundai i10 is a lot quieter and in many ways more practical than its rivals. It’s very cheap to buy with prices starting at just £8,595 and its very easy run, with a claimed average fuel economy of around 60mpg with low CO2 emissions.

Another plus point is the fact it’s such a small city car, makes parking the i10 exceptionally easy.

Medium car – Skoda Octavia Estate

With its huge boot and spacious interior the Octavia Estate ticks a lot of boxes when it comes to practicality. Skoda give the choice of several different fuel efficient engines which help keep running costs low and a generous amount of in car equipment also weigh in the Octavias favour.

MPV – Citroen C4 Grand Picasso

In a similar vein to the Octavia Estate, this particular MPV offers plenty of room and with its 7 seats it makes the C4 Grand Picasso a practical and comfortable place for all the family to sit in.

Luxury car – Jaguar XE (Mercedes C-Class)

If your looking for something a little sportier than the aforementioned cars, fear not, as Jaguars latest offering in the XE, promises performance yet it won’t break your bank with running costs – thanks to its eco-friendly engine. A choice of five engines are available in the XE, starting with the 161bhp 2.0-litre diesel. Low levels of internal friction help towards a tax-friendly 99g/km CO2 figure and a claimed 75mpg. If the Jaguar XE doesn’t do it for you, then another option could be the latest Mercedes C Class.

4×4 – Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

If you’re after something a little bigger but need something with off-roading capabilities, then perhaps the Outlander PHEV is for you. This super frugal hybrid comes at a price relative to the diesel-engined mid-sized 4×4 standard while returning a claimed 148mpg. If the Outlander isn’t appealing to you but you want something similar, the Nissan Qashqai might be worth having a look at.