[SoulGW]

I agree, often happens with any “cut off” threshold.

Looking at the structure of the grant, what’s likely to happen I think is rather than “levels” or “models” we will see a base car at £34995 and then you will add an “equipment pack” to upspec it - this means they aren’t models in their own right, but “options” which are allowed under the rules.....

 

[SoulGW]

How would that help?

Everyone would have a solid colour, the manufacturer would lose money and have to re-do the prices all over again?

I realise you may be being ironic or something - but upping the spec with options has been mentioned in the thread a few times.

Very odd answer.....

 

[SoulGW]

Lease calculators can't factor in options, so fit 10 options to a car that are standard on the next model up and it will cost vastly more on a lease.....

For the best example of that, with the e-Corsa the Elite Nav (top of the range) is the cheapest to lease, due to discounts and higher residuals......

So - as a rule, its cheaper to buy the model just over the spec you want than buy a lower one and spec it up.

The issue is if you want one feature only on the top model you are buying a lot of other stuff you don't want....

 

[SoulGW]

Think you'd just have to try both....

I suspect the higher spec car would be cheaper than the one with lots of options.