Will I get a better new car deal after the March number plate change?
Car tax is going up for a wide range of new cars from 1 April. Here are five popular choices that you should buy before then to save money...
There are a number of factors that will affect the cost of car tax after 1 April, including a car's price and its CO2 emissions. The changes affect a broad range of models from luxury coupes to small roadsters.
6. Large exec – Jaguar XF 3.0 V6 Supercharged
The big Jag isn’t alone in being hit by the new car tax rates, its stablemates from Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz also suffer.
Three year’s car tax before 1 April £1040Three year’s car tax after 1 April £2100Additional cost £1060
Read our full review of the Jaguar XF
7. MPV - Volkswagen Caravelle 2.0 TDI Bluemotion Executive
Executive transport to the airport could get pricier soon, with the largest, van-based MPVs among those most affected by the car tax changes.
Three year’s car tax before 1 April £720Three year’s car tax after 1 April £1700Additional cost £980
Read our full review of the Volkswagen Caravelle
8. Luxury saloon – Porsche Panamera 3.6 V6
It’s pricey to buy and now even pricier to live with due to its high emissions.
Three year’s car tax before 1 April £1040Three year’s car tax after 1 April £2100Additional cost £1060
Read our full review of the Porsche Panamera
9. Luxury coupe – Aston Martin DB11
This gorgeous British icon is already expensive to live with, and from April it’ll be even more costly.
Three year’s car tax before 1 April £2150Three year’s car tax after 1 April £2900Additional cost £750
Read our full review of the Aston Martin DB11
10. Convertible sports car – Lotus Elise 1.8
Open top motoring will be more expensive from April, even in the smaller roadsters.
Three year’s car tax before 1 April £720Three year’s car tax after 1 April £1700Additional cost £980
Read our full review of the Lotus Elise
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