Cars that are being replaced soon

The BMW 4 Series is essentially a three-door coupe version of the BMW 3 Series. A new version of that arrived in 2019, while an all-new BMW 4 Series is now on sale with deliveries expected within the next few months.

That means there are some cracking deals to be had on the outgoing car. We’ve seen dealers offering brand new 420i M Sport models for around £34,000 - a saving of more than £4000 compared to new. We’ve also seen Convertible variants on offer with more than £5000 off list.

If you want something a bit sportier, there’s also the hot M4 model. This is also due to be replaced, and you can pick one up for less than £50,000. That represents a saving of nearly £10,000.

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The Citroen C4 Cactus shows the quirky French brand as its best. Funky styling, a bold interior yet still practical, it's exactly the sort of car the brand should be building. Only it’s set to be replaced by the coupe-SUV Citroen C4 in 2021.

That means you’ll have to act quickly if you want a Citroen C4 Cactus. Dealers have pre-registered examples in stock with delivery miles on the clock for just £14,000. That’s for a Feel model with the 110PS 1.2-litre Puretech petrol engine - a car with a list price of nearly £17,000.

Hunt out a Flair for desirable features including 17-inch alloy wheels, a reversing camera and sat-nav. You’ll pick up one of these for around £15,000 - a saving of more than £3000.

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It’s hard to believe the Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been on sale since 2014 and is now due for replacement. It will still impress your neighbours, while its sumptuous interior will keep you feeling fresh even after the longest of journeys.

If you do plan to cover a lot of miles, we’d recommend a C-Class with one of the ultra-efficient diesel engines. The C 220d makes for very relaxed motoring with loads of low-down torque and generous 194PS. One of these can be found, in sporty AMG-Line trim, for less than £30,000 - a saving of more than £10,000 compared to the £40,000 list price.

Don’t plan to travel more than 12,000 miles a year? Go for the C 200 mild-hybrid petrol. You’ll find a brand new model - again in AMG-Line flavour - for around £31,000 (a saving of nearly £7000).

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The Subaru Levorg won’t be on the radar of many car buyers - but once you’ve owned one, you may never want to consider another car ever again. Seriously, Subaru buyers are probably the most loyal bunch in the business, with most keeping their cars well beyond the usual three-year PCP cycle.

With a strong reliability record, a big boot and four-wheel drive as standard, the Levorg is a car that’ll appeal to the head (even if it’s not quite as flashy as rivals like the Skoda Octavia Estate). There’s just one engine (a 2.0-litre petrol) and one trim level (GT) which makes narrowing down your search a bit easier.

A new Subaru Levorg is priced from around £35,000 but we’ve seen pre-registered examples advertised from around £26,000.

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Almost a default option with many crossover SUV buyers, the second-generation Nissan Qashqai has been on sale since 2014 and is due to be replaced by a stylish, tech-heavy model in 2021.

A number of updates over the years (including a facelift in 2017 and new petrol engines in 2018) have kept the Qashqai feeling fresh alongside competitors like the Skoda Karoq and Peugeot 3008.

We reckon the 1.3-litre DIG-T 140 petrol engine will suit the majority of buyers, while mid-spec N-Connecta trim is the sweet spot in the range. Dealers are offering brand new examples in this specification for around £20,500 - a saving of more than £4500 over retail price.

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Looking for a bargain, big-engined British bruiser? The Jaguar XJ is a classy, luxury saloon car that competes with Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Audi A8, but with more than a touch of Antiques Roadshow about it.

That’s probably unfair as its bold design was revolutionary when it first went on sale in 2010. It’s also more engaging to drive than alternatives, while also providing the plush luxuriousness you’d expect from a top-of-the-range Jag.

It’s not top-of-the-range Jag money, either. Set to be replaced by an all-electric model, you can buy a pre-registered XJ for around £47,000. That’s for a special edition XJ50 model which, combined with the 3.0-litre diesel V6 engine, has a list price of £73,000. How does a saving of £26,000 sound?

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An alternative to the Nissan Juke and Renault Captur, the Vauxhall Mokka X comes loaded with standard equipment and - unusually for a crossover SUV of this size - it’s available with four-wheel drive.

Production of the Mokka X has now ended ahead of its stylish, tech-pack replacement going on sale in 2021. But there are still some as-new examples with delivery miles hanging around dealerships and, if you’re on a budget, they could be an absolute steal.

We’ve seen Active models with the punchy 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine on sale for just £14,000. That’s an incredible saving of more than £8500.

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With head-turning looks, a tech-heavy interior and plug-in hybrid power, the new Hyundai Tucson is going to be significantly different to its sensible predecessor when it arrives next year. It’ll be significantly pricier, too, but there’s still time to get a very good deal on the outgoing car.

The sporty N Line model looks the business, frankly, with bespoke bumpers, a dark mesh grille and black 19-inch alloy wheels. A new one will cost more than £25,000 with the 1.6-litre GDI petrol engine, but you can shave £3000 off that by buying a stock example that’s ready to drive away today.

For something a little flashier, look for a top-spec Premium SE. This would ordinarily set you back more than £31,000, but pre-registered examples are available from around £27,000.

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