Car Deal of the Day: Stylish and efficient Kia Sportage hybrid for just £255 a month

• Efficient hybrid
• Desirable GT-Line spec
• £254.19 a month

The Kia Sportage was close to being the UK's best-selling car last year, just pipped by the Ford Puma. 

It's easy to see why Brits are lapping up the Sportage, though. It has a fantastic blend of refined driving manners, great on-board tech and efficient engines, while families love the car's roomy interior. That's not forgetting that the Sportage also looks sharp with modern styling, helping it to stand out in what is a very crowded market. 

It's cheap too – stunningly cheap, in fact, as our Deal of the Day proves.

First Vehicle Leasing is offering the small SUV for just £254.19 a month, through the Auto Express Find a Car service. It's a two-year deal and requires a £3,349.28 initial payment to get things going, but after that there’s just a low monthly price to find.

This deal has a 5,000-mile-per-year cap, but you can raise this to 8,000 for just under £17 extra a month. Even at that price, the Sportage represents terrific value for money.

Don't think this low price equals a lowly trim level, stripped of all luxuries, though, because it's for the desirable GT-Line – our pick of the model line-up. 

As well as sportier exterior styling, GT Line adds 18-inch alloy wheels, a 12.3-inch touchscreen with sat-nav, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Kia also throws in suede and leather upholstery, heated front seats and steering wheel, as well as three-zone climate control. Privacy glass also gives an up-market touch. 

Here, GT-Line is paired with one of Kia's 'self-charging’ hybrids. This mixes a 1.6-litre petrol engine with a small electric motor and a six-speed automatic gearbox – it's a combination that gives pleasing performance (there's 207bhp on tap) and efficiency, with Kia claiming just under 50mpg. 

The Sportage is a refined drive, with tight body control, a supple ride, and light steering. There's also a well-made interior that's comfortable and roomy – a 587-litre boot is one of the largest in the class.         

The Car Deal of the Day selections we make are taken from our own Auto Express Find a Car deals service, which includes the best current offers from car dealers and leasing companies around the UK. Terms and conditions apply, while prices and offers are subject to change and limited availability. If this deal expires, you can find more top Kia Sportage leasing offers from leading providers on our Kia Sportage deals hub page… 

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