I had a ridiculously cheap BMW 430i lease that just ended. I’m looking for a new lease in NJ for a compact luxury SUV. Looking for something sporty with decent cargo space. Nothing too long, since I often street park in NYC. Bonus points if it’s a phev.
Cars I’ve driven that I like: Audi Q5, Alfa Romeo Tonale, Toyota Rav4 Prime, Porsche Macan.
Cars that I’ve disliked: Cadillac XT4, Mercedes GLC, BMW x3
My in-laws just got this car, and I drove theirs. It’s a really soft ride and has some smart features, but not at all sporty. Really weak pick-me-up. It meets their needs but falls short of the things I’m looking for.
I don’t know that you’ll find the XC60 platform super sporty coming from a 430, but you have to feel it for yourself. The chassis turning on it is rather soft. When I had my 2020 MY it felt like a small yacht turning.
X3 is probably what’s going to feel most familiar to you.
I was really disappointed by the X3. The acceleration felt delayed and underpowered.
Yes, for leases Macan is definitely way more. My thinking there is that buying a CPO and reselling in a few years would be less expensive than a lot of the lease deals I’m seeing. Honestly, I will pass on this option unless I can’t find ANY decent lease deal.
Yes, forgot to mention. I drove the GV70 last year. Though not as sporty as some of these others, I thought the overall package was fantastic. The leases were awful though. Not sure if it changed this year, but I haven’t seen any incentives or hacks to be had on Genesis.
My biggest complaint on the XC40 is the infotainment. It’s so dumbed down that it won’t even show my tire pressure on my TPMS, just 4 rings that are either green or brown.
Interesting. Almost all other cars you mentioned are slower 0-60 than the X3. If you think the X3 has slow pickup, I don’t know if you’ll find the others better.
Either they exist in the Marketplace so you can check pricing for your personal circumstances (such as loyalty/Costco/MSD/etc or lack thereof) … or they don’t, in which case you can forget about them.
There’s no point having this discussion until you’ve ruled out what’s in your budget and what’s not.
From the cars you’ve driven, the Audi Q5, Alfa Romeo Tonale, Toyota Rav4 Prime, and Porsche Macan seem to be up your alley. But the Cadillac XT4, Mercedes GLC, and BMW x3 weren’t your jam, got it. You’re considering the Infiniti Q55, Volvo xc40, Volvo xc60, and Acura RDX, which are all solid options. If you’re up for it, you could also check out the Lexus NX, Jaguar E-Pace, or the Range Rover Evoque. As for snagging a sweet lease deal, I’d recommend doing some homework, comparing prices, and negotiating like a boss at different dealerships. Good luck, dude!
XC40 electric was surprisingly peppy and tight. I liked it. It’s based on the CMA platform, which is shared with C40 and Polestar 2 but not with the larger offerings from Volvo. The smaller cargo & 2nd row space was the downside. I don’t know how the XC40 ICE would drive.
