Top 20: Cars in tax band C
Opting for a car that falls into one of the two lowest road tax bands – A and B – makes a whole heap of sense from a purely financial point of view, but can often be found lacking when it comes to driving excitement and performance.
And that’s what makes band C cars particularly interesting, because this is the level at which the balance begins to shift slightly from the worthy to the more sparkling, with more petrol-engined cars and names like BMW, Audi, Alfa Romeo and Mercedes-Benz in greater numbers. There’s even an Aston Martin in this list. Well, sort of.
Click through the gallery below to discover the UK’s 20 best band C cars.
The X1 – more crossover than full-blown SUV, it has predictably received the attentions of BMW’s Efficient Dynamics skunkworks to bring draw in company drivers and private buyers looking for something a little different to the norm.
Does it work? On the efficiency front, certainly. A taller axle ration and unique light alloy wheels help return an impressive 62mpg, while striking looks and decent kit levels should help retain the existing X3 and 3-Series Touring owners at which it is so clearly targeted.
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