The 4 x 4 looks like becoming this summer’s ‘must-have’ item according to Motorpoint.

Sales figures for the last month show demand for 4 x 4s has soared as motorists of all ages clamber to take advantage of unprecedented savings on a range of new and nearly new models at the UK car supermarket giant.
This contrasts sharply with 4 x 4 sales nationally which were down again last month according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

The most popular model among customers has been the Ssangyong, with Motorpoint selling dozens in recent weeks thanks to offers such as a 09-Reg Ssangyong Kyron 2.0 S for £8,999 –£1,000 cheaper than the new shape entry-level Ford Fiesta.

Also proving equally popular is the 09-Reg Chevrolet Captiva 2.0 VCDi for £11,999 or the 08-Reg Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD for £10,999 – both of which offer savings of over £6,500 on equivalent new models from franchised dealers.

Says Paul Winfield, Operations Director at Motorpoint: “The 4 x 4 is definitely back with a vengeance, with customer travelling from across Wales to buy them. Inspite of the Government’s attempts to tax such vehicles of the road through additional fuel duty and road tax hikes, the 4 x 4 has never represented better value for money, and drivers are responding accordingly.

“Motorpoint believes that far from becoming obsolete, the 4 x 4 remains extremely relevant, and thanks to the great deals on offer at the moment as well as the advancements that have been made to make them far more environmentally-friendly, will continue to prove popular for the foreseeable future.”